Cerebral palsy affects around one in 345 children in the U.S., and more than half of them experience a problem called dystonia—involuntary and often painful muscle contractions, most commonly in the legs, that lead to abnormal ...
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Prenatal screening for Down syndrome (DS) is offered to all pregnant people receiving antenatal care in Great Britain, with the goal of providing relevant impartial information to support their reproductive decisions, but ...
Aug 13, 2025
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Oxygen deprivation around birth can lead to brain damage in babies, with far-reaching consequences. A new stem cell treatment administered via nasal drops is showing promising results.
Aug 6, 2025
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Gait assessment is critical for diagnosing and monitoring neurological disorders, yet current clinical standards remain largely subjective and qualitative. Recent advances in AI have enabled more quantitative and accessible ...
Jul 31, 2025
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In the wake of January's deadly wildfires, Los Angeles County leaders are weighing a disaster registry intended to help disabled and senior residents get connected to emergency responders to bring them to safety during disasters.
Jul 22, 2025
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Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) have uncovered important strategies that help caregivers and parents of children with medical complexity (CMC) adapt to the inherent stress in their roles. ...
Jun 3, 2025
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When we hear the word "dementia," we usually think of memory loss in older adults. But there's another, much rarer form of the disease that strikes far earlier in life—childhood dementia, also known as Batten disease.
May 12, 2025
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Just one look at the next-generation lightweight, soft exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy reveals the powerful role technology can play in solving global challenges and improving lives.
Apr 29, 2025
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Pregnant women living with opioid use disorder (OUD) and their infants had significantly better health outcomes when treated with buprenorphine, according to a new study at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Emory University's ...
Apr 25, 2025
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Erythropoietin, a treatment for newborns with critically low levels of oxygen or blood supply to the brain at birth, does not prevent death or disability, according to a new multinational study. The research was presented ...
Apr 25, 2025
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