Posts by: Shelly Rae Rich

Shelly Rae Rich

Shelly Rae Rich is a freelance writer specializing in health and medical research. She holds a B.S. in Chemistry and worked as a laboratory technician at Washington University Medical School studying immunological characteristics of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

February 8, 2017February 8, 2017

Kids with Cerebral Palsy Show Combined Effects of Disease Severity, Bone Density in Study

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Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have low bone density, greatly impacted by the severity of the disease, according to a new study. Low bone mineral density (BMD) is a major health ... Read more

February 1, 2017February 1, 2017

Weight Gain in Children with CP Causes Increased Gait Difficulties

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Children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) are unable to adjust their gait when they gain weight, whereas typically developing (TD) children are able to compensate for the excess weight, according to ... Read more

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

Parents of Teens with CP Stressed Most by Behavioral Problems, European Study Finds

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A multicenter study revealed that 38.1% of parents of teens with cerebral palsy (CP) have significant stress levels requiring professional assistance. The stress is especially caused by the behavioral disturbances of ... Read more