Cerebral Palsy News
May 8, 2024
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May 7, 2024 — The world's largest study of cerebral palsy (CP) genetics has discovered genetic defects are most likely responsible for more than a quarter of cases in Chinese children, rather than a lack of oxygen at birth as previously ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...