Cerebral Palsy News
April 23, 2024
Top Headlines
Oct. 5, 2023 Researchers found that pre-existing immunity to Cytomegalovirus (CMV) can limit its transmission during pregnancy and protect against associated birth defects. The study marks an important step ...
June 14, 2023 Many men in northern Europe over the age of 60 suffer from the so-called Viking disease, which means that the fingers lock in a bent position. Now researchers have used data from over 7,000 affected individuals to look for genetic risk factors for ...
Mar. 23, 2023 More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to ...
Dec. 26, 2022 Spontaneous, random baby movements aid development of their sensorimotor system, according to new research. Detailed motion capture of newborns and infants was combined with a musculoskeletal computer model, to enable researchers to analyze ...
Latest Headlines
updated 10:42pm EDT
Aug. 15, 2023 Developing a framework for future research requires a comprehensive approach based on diagnosis, stage of recovery, and ...
Jan. 10, 2023 A program to increase the use of magnesium sulfate, a inexpensive injection that helps prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies, is ...
Jan. 6, 2023 Researchers have identified a new trigger of brain inflammation in Alzheimer's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy, two neurodegenerative ...
Sep. 8, 2022 Most children with a condition that causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face recover without medication within six months, ...
July 7, 2022 People with two pediatric-onset neurodevelopmental disorders are prescribed opioids at a rate up to five times higher than those who do not have ...
May 2, 2022 Researchers have uncovered a new way to help identify babies and fetuses at high-risk of developing brain bleeds, paving the way for better early ...
Apr. 1, 2022 A study conducted at 19 medical centers from 2013-2018 found that the survival rate of babies born at 22 weeks (30%) and 23 weeks (55.8%) had increased significantly compared to the same study ...
Jan. 19, 2022 The level of magnesium in the blood is an important factor in the immune system's ability to tackle pathogens and cancer cells. Researchers have ...
Oct. 14, 2021 Scientists report that children benefited most from 60 hours of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) over four weeks. The study also showed ...
Sep. 14, 2021 Scientists have discovered an important cause of stroke occurring in the womb or just after birth, paving the way for new treatments. The research identified that a low number of platelets (small ...
Earlier Headlines
Sep. 29, 2022 Brain injury in extremely premature babies may be treatable even well after birth, new research finds. Over a third of cases of cerebral palsy are still linked to being born extremely ...
Apr. 18, 2022 A new study finds that some children with cerebral palsy and scoliosis do not require pelvic fixation when undergoing growth-friendly treatment. Researchers say those with a small enough pelvic and ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Cerebral palsy (CP) affects around two out of every 1000 children born worldwide. Physical therapy is the foremost way of improving movement, balance, and posture in children with CP. Research has ...