A new partnership between two upstate New York entities will translate advances in neuroscience into improved treatments for children with cerebral palsy and other neurological diseases. The Burke Medical Research Institute (BMRI) in White Plains and Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla have launched the Burke-Blythedale Pediatric Neuroscience Research Collaboration — the first…
The nonprofit March of Dimes, a leading voice for pregnancy and baby health, has launched an initiative involving 200 top U.S. maternal and child health experts and organizations. The goal of the Prematurity Campaign Collaborative is to give newborns — especially the most vulnerable — the healthiest possible start to life. Premature babies (those…
Employees of Axalta Coating Systems and GoBabyGo!, a discovery program at the University of Delaware, recently presented six families with customized toy cars that address the specific needs of toddlers with disabilities that include cerebral palsy (CP). Employees had the opportunity to meet with each child and his or…
United Cerebral Palsy of New York City has changed its name to ADAPT Community Network to prepare for shifts in the cerebral palsy landscape. It made the change official at the organization’s 70th anniversary gala at the New York Hilton on March 9. “It was time to examine everything that we do so…
Horseback riding can improve motor function and balance in people with cerebral palsy (CP) and other disabilities, says a new study. The study, “Therapeutic Effects of Horseback Riding Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” appeared in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. It suggests that activities and therapies involving horses have a positive…
The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) and the Institute for Clinical and Evaluative Sciences (ICES) are collaborating on initiatives that aim to address certain knowledge gaps into brain disorders like cerebral palsy in that Canadian province. According to a news release, these initiatives have the support of a $75 million grant provided by the Ontario government.
Saebo has launched a new product to improve impaired foot mobility and function, designed for people with cerebral palsy and other diseases that cause foot drop. The device, SaeboStep, is a lightweight, uniquely designed foot drop brace that provides convenience and comfort while offering optimum foot clearance and support during walking.
Walking or running with Egg Weights — an ergonomic system for endurance and resistance training that works with the body’s natural motion — may offer a promising muscle degenerative therapy for patients with cerebral palsy. The findings were reported by Egg Weights, a fitness and sports equipment company based in Thousand Oaks, California, following a…
The U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published its first guideline on cerebral palsy (CP), focusing on the causes and treatment of the disease and the most common comorbidities — or simultaneous conditions — such as saliva control, pain, mental health, and communication issues. The new guideline,…
PathMaker Neurosystems will team up with the Brain and Spine Institute in Paris on clinical trials of a device to help those with neuromotor spasticity, including cerebral palsy (CP) patients, manage their shaking and other symptoms. PathMaker’s goal is to obtain European Union approval of the company’s MyoRegulator, the first neuromodulation device designed…