Most cases of brain-damaged newborns not due to mismanaged deliveries
A study by researchers at Loyola University Medical Center and Loyola University Chicago is providing new evidence that the vast majority of babies who are born with severe brain damage are not the...
View ArticleThreat of cytomegalovirus far outweighs Zika risk
As the Zika virus continues to spread across the globe, and gain worldwide attention for its' potential birth defects, an NAU researcher is calling for greater public awareness of cytomegalovirus—the...
View ArticleVibration therapy improves mobility and strength in young people with...
Young adults with cerebral palsy enjoy stronger bones and greater mobility after training on a specialised vibration plate.
View ArticleBevacizumab use in preemies associated with disabilities
(HealthDay)—Bevacizumab (Avastin) used to treat retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) may be linked to serious disabilities such as cerebral palsy and hearing loss, according to a study published online...
View Article'Walk-DMC' aims to improve surgery outcomes for children with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy frequently undergo invasive surgeries—lengthening tendons, rotating bones, transferring muscles to new locations—in hopes of improving their physical ability to walk or move.
View ArticleStudy of elite paralympic athletes supports benefits of exercise for children...
For highly trained Paralympic athletes with cerebral palsy (CP), bone mineral density and other measures of body composition are similar to those of able-bodied adults of similar age, reports a study...
View ArticleColours of autism spectrum described by researchers
Children with autism have a wide range of ability to talk with other people, but it has been difficult to group children by their specific skills.
View ArticleOne small step for babies, one giant leap for mankind
Even before they stand up, infants have a rough idea of how to walk; they just need some time to lay down the right neural wiring. Understanding how babies take their first steps can also help us to...
View ArticleVideo: Physical therapy research improves the lives of children with cerebral...
When five-year-old Brayden Starr was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a baby, his parents struggled to find ways to give him the best quality of life. There are few treatment options for children with...
View Article62-year-old woman in Spain gives birth to third child
A 62-year-old Spanish woman has given birth to a healthy girl and encourages women in their later years to imitate her if they want to.
View ArticleCongenital virus in children with cerebral palsy more common than thought
Cytomegalovirus is a common herpesvirus that can cross the placenta, infect the fetus and cause damage to the developing brain.
View ArticleModel demonstrates high-quality patient care while reducing costs
Providing high-quality patient care while reducing costs is a significant goal in the current health care reform environment. The Institute of Medicine has specifically called for the establishment of...
View ArticleHorseback riding interventions have therapeutic benefits for people with...
Physical activities incorporating horseback riding can help to improve strength, balance, and other outcomes for children and adults with a range of neuromotor, developmental, and physical...
View ArticleBeing overweight in early pregnancy associated with increased rate of...
Among Swedish women, being overweight or obese early in pregnancy was associated with increased rates of cerebral palsy in children, according to a study appearing in the March 7 issue of JAMA.
View ArticleSpine surgery helps girl with cerebral palsy walk
Bhoomi Manjunatha, age five, has been able to rely less on her walker and wheelchair, and more on her own two feet, because of a surgery performed at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Her hard work and...
View ArticleStudy: The family dog could help boost physical activity for kids with...
The family dog could serve as a partner and ally in efforts to help children with disabilities incorporate more physical activity into their daily lives, a new study from Oregon State University...
View ArticleStudy reveals level of magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy in preterm...
A new study suggests that to optimize neuroprotection and prevent cerebral palsy in extremely preterm infants, women should receive magnesium sulfate to obtain a blood level between 3.7 and 4.4 mg/dL...
View ArticleNew botulinum neurotoxin discovered—potential to treat a number of medical...
Botulinum toxins are currently applicable in more than 80 medical conditions including muscle spasms, overactive bladder, chronic migraine, cervical dystonia, sweating and cerebral palsy (CP). A new...
View ArticleCould mutations and inherited genes play a role in cerebral palsy?
Hemiplegic cerebral palsy hampers movement in one side of a person's body. In the first genetic study of its kind to exclusively focus on those with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a group of 26 Canadian...
View ArticleStudy shows improved survival among premature babies, risk of developmental...
Survival of preterm babies has increased worldwide. Recent studies have focused on outcomes of extremely preterm children (born at 22-26 weeks' gestation), but outcomes of children born very and...
View ArticleStudy shows wearable robotic exoskeletons improve walking for children with...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cerebral palsy (CP)—caused by neurological damage before, during or after birth—is the most common movement disorder in children, limiting...
View ArticleLearning to improve foot control in cerebral palsy
A device to measure foot control is being trialled to improve walking ability for adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy.
View ArticleGene related to brain damage in pre-term infants identified
A gene has been identified by researchers at King's College London that is thought to be associated with the types of brain damage that can be caused by pre-term birth.
View ArticleTrial of innovative app to screen for cerebral palsy
An app developed by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Women's Hospital, and the University of Melbourne could revolutionise the way cerebral palsy is diagnosed and the timing of treatment.
View ArticleCooling treatment reduces epilepsy in children
Cooling babies deprived of oxygen at birth (perinatal asphyxia) can reduce the number of children who develop epilepsy later in childhood, according to a new study published in the journal Epilepsia.
View ArticleSmoking during pregnancy linked to cerebral palsy, animal studies show
Scientists investigating the underlying mechanism causing cell death and damage have confirmed links between maternal smoking and cerebral palsy, the most common physical disability in childhood.
View ArticleVibration therapy trialled in young children
The Torrens Kelly family were "somewhat sceptical" when son Luke, then 12, joined a clinical trial of a new vibration therapy for cerebral palsy at the Liggins Institute. "Luke has had many therapies...
View ArticleCerebral palsy survey in Uganda fills knowledge gap
Cerebral palsy is more common and has higher mortality in Uganda than in high income countries. The underlying brain injury often occurs after the first month after birth, probably caused by malaria, a...
View ArticleUmbilical cord blood improves motor skills in some children with cerebral palsy
An infusion of cells from a child's own umbilical cord blood appears to improve brain connectivity and motor function in children with spastic cerebral palsy, according to a randomized clinical trial...
View ArticleNeurodevelopment not impacted by glucocorticoids in preemies
(HealthDay)—Use of inhaled glucocorticoids in extremely preterm infants for the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia does not lead to a higher rate of neurodevelopmental disability at 2 years,...
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