Cerebral palsy medications given to adults may not match needs
Pain and symptom management are important parts of caring for adults living with cerebral palsy.
Apr 17, 2025
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Cerebral Palsy
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How mobility assistance dogs can improve quality of life in children with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy often have difficulty walking, which can affect their relationships with peers and overall quality of life. People with visual impairment can experience similar difficulties with balance, spatial ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Understanding the mechanics of perinatal brain inflammation
When something goes wrong before or during birth, doctors know the potential consequences are huge and often harmful; what they often don't know is the exact nature of the damage that is caused by inflammation of the perinatal ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Governments must ensure caregivers have support to keep doing their vital work
April 1 marks National Caregivers Day in Canada. The day is meant to recognize the caregivers who provide vital care and support to those in need.
Mar 31, 2025
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Surf therapy for children with disabilities: How it's changing lives in South Africa
Children with disabilities face significant challenges in South Africa. Firstly there are delayed diagnoses which can lead to complications. The high cost of health care and little financial support for their families can ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Millions of babies' lives could be changed for the better with this one simple check
Birth is one of the most critical moments in a person's life. During this transition, a baby moves from receiving oxygen through the umbilical cord to breathing on their own. Most of the time this shift happens smoothly, ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Cell phone application helps rehabilitate stroke survivors
Brazilian researchers have developed a cell phone application that helps rehabilitate people who have suffered a stroke. Using a sensor (accelerometer) that detects the inclination of the handset attached to the person's ...
Mar 11, 2025
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To patients, parents, and caregivers, proposed Medicaid cuts are a personal affront
Cynthia Williams is furious with the U.S. House Republicans' willing to slash Medicaid, the government-run insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities.
Mar 7, 2025
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Intensive therapy program helps children with rare genetic mutation
An intensive therapy for children with neuromotor disorders developed by Virginia Tech researchers shows promise for kids with a rare genetic mutation, a new study has found.
Feb 27, 2025
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Autologous cord-blood-derived cell administration in extremely preterm infants
Australian researchers have discovered a potential new lifeline for the tiniest and most vulnerable newborns. Scientists at Monash Children's Hospital have successfully collected and reinfused umbilical cord blood cells in ...
Dec 16, 2024
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