MRIs reveal genetic clues in cerebral palsy
A national study by University of Adelaide researchers is paving the way for more precise diagnosis and treatment for children with cerebral palsy.
Nov 25, 2025
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Brain Damage, Chronic
MeSH tree: C10.228.140.140
Q&A: Customizing communication for children with visual impairment
A Penn State alumna turned faculty member is working to help improve communication solutions for children with a brain-based visual impairment.
Oct 30, 2025
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Physio at 3 months old—or even earlier—can really help babies with cerebral palsy
Physiotherapy isn't just for adults recovering from injuries. Physiotherapists can help babies and children, too—including babies with, or at high risk of, cerebral palsy.
Oct 21, 2025
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Some physical therapies for children with neurological disabilities lack scientific support, experts warn
A recent review published in Pediatric Physical Therapy has highlighted deficiencies in the scientific support and theoretical foundations of two neurorehabilitation methods for children with neurological disabilities—Cuevas ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Disconnected cerebral hemisphere in epilepsy patients shows sleep-like state during wakefulness
Sleep-like slow-wave patterns persist for years in surgically disconnected neural tissue of awake epilepsy patients, according to a study published in PLOS Biology by Marcello Massimini from Universita degli Studi di Milano, ...
Oct 16, 2025
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New app makes cerebral palsy screening more accessible, paving the way for early diagnosis
A smartphone app, developed by University of Melbourne researchers, is helping speed up the process of diagnosing cerebral palsy in babies, by allowing parents to complete an early screening test from the comfort of their ...
Sep 8, 2025
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Pain questionnaires adapted for young people with cerebral palsy
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have taken existing questionnaires used to measure chronic pain and made them accessible for children and young people with cerebral palsy.
Sep 8, 2025
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Fetal brain harm linked to pregnancy infection
A specific bacterial infection during pregnancy that can cause severe harm to the unborn brain has been identified for the first time, in a finding that could have huge implications for prenatal health.
Sep 4, 2025
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Straightforward method can more accurately determine severity of movement disorder in children
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 ...
Aug 14, 2025
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Many UK mothers report lack of support during Down syndrome prenatal screening
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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