AI can help users cut through complexity of state services
When Morgan Ellithorpe's family moved from upstate New York to Delaware, they struggled to navigate state services for her brother, who has cerebral palsy.
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Cerebral Palsy
MeSH tree: C10.228.140.140.254
Magnesium sulfate infusion before very preterm delivery protects more babies from cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood and is more likely to occur in babies born very preterm. The condition can affect movement, posture and coordination, with impacts that can last throughout ...
Aug 10, 2026
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Epidurals not linked to increased harm for newborns or children
Having an epidural during labor is not associated with clinically significant increased risks of harm to newborn babies, including brain injury, severe breathing problems, sepsis and death, or cerebral palsy later in childhood, ...
Jul 15, 2026
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Physical activity may help ease fatigue in children with developmental disabilities
Fatigue can be a daily challenge for children with developmental disabilities, affecting participation in school, play and other activities. In a new study by Virginia Tech researchers from the Fralin Biomedical Research ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Kids should be involved in their health care. Here's how to make that happen
Children have a right to learn, play and grow. To help children thrive, parents and health care professionals must ensure they get the medical support they need. However, existing evidence shows we could involve children ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Exoskeletons for people with cerebral palsy are now a reality—but there's still much to figure out
Cerebral palsy is the most common disability that starts in childhood, affecting about 50 million people worldwide.
Jun 4, 2026
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Hospital audit finds siblings of children with serious conditions are overlooked, lack support
Imagine spending years living on the edge of your family's story. You know something is wrong with your brother or sister. You see the hospital visits and medication routines, the quiet worry on your parents' faces. You piece ...
Mar 24, 2026
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Stem cells from human baby teeth show promise for treating cerebral palsy
A Japanese research team has demonstrated in rat experiments that stem cells from human primary tooth pulp may help treat chronic-phase cerebral palsy. "This is the first animal study to show that stem cell treatment works ...
Mar 4, 2026
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How well are international guidelines followed for certain medications for high-risk pregnancies?
Prenatal magnesium sulfate and steroids can reduce the risks of cerebral palsy and respiratory complications in preterm infants. A review in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics has found that despite being ...
Feb 25, 2026
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Study finds longer hospital stays and higher readmissions for young adults with complex childhood conditions
More children with medically complex conditions are surviving into adulthood, but researchers have had limited visibility into how these conditions influence adult hospital care. Young adults with complex chronic childhood-onset ...
Jan 28, 2026
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