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August 11, 2017August 11, 2017

New York Hospital Offers Adaptive Surfing for Patients with Cerebral Palsy

New York City’s Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is offering a trip to Long Island for young patients with disabilities including cerebral palsy (CP) to try adaptive surfing, a practice gaining ... Read more

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017

Genetic Alterations May Cause Hemiplegic CP While Fetus Is Developing, Study Reports

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A Canadian study identified a genetic link that may cause hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP) in utero — while the fetus is developing. The study was a collaborative effort between many ... Read more

July 26, 2017July 26, 2017

Trial on Cooling Approach for Oxygen-deprived Newborns Supports Current Care Strategy

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The current cooling approach to limit death and brain disorders — such as cerebral palsy — in infants deprived of oxygen during birth is the safest and should not be ... Read more

July 24, 2017July 24, 2017

Cerebral Palsy Can Be Diagnosed as Early as 5 Months of Age with Right Tools, Researchers Say

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Doctors usually diagnose cerebral palsy (CP) in children at 12 to 24 months of age, but a new study says they can be diagnosed as early as five months ... Read more

July 21, 2017July 21, 2017

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Awards $280,000 in Nursing Home Transition Grants

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The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, a nonprofit organization working with people living with paralysis, including cerebral palsy, has awarded a total of $280,000 in Quality of Life Nursing Home ... Read more

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017

German Girl with CP Seeking Funds to Pursue Dream of Becoming an Actress in NYC

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Coco de Bruycker dreams of becoming an actress and revolutionizing the film industry. She is raising funds to achieve her goals of moving to New York City to change ... Read more

July 17, 2017July 17, 2017

Children with Cerebral Palsy Require More Pain Management, Study Says

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Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often have pain that is overlooked by therapists and caregivers, a new study found. This pain frequently has articular (joints) and orthopedic origins, and ... Read more

July 14, 2017July 14, 2017

Physical Activity Should Be Encouraged Early on for Children with Cerebral Palsy, Researchers Suggest

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Children with cerebral palsy (CP) should be encouraged to engage in regular physical activities starting at an early age and continuing throughout their lifetimes. This is important to counteract ... Read more

July 12, 2017July 12, 2017

Number of Kids with CP Estimated to Increase 7.5% in England and Wales by 2020, Researchers Say

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The number of children with cerebral palsy (CP) in England and Wales is estimated to increase 7.5 percent by 2020, a new study shows. Researchers say these predictions may ... Read more

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017

Family-centered Care in Cystic Fibrosis Largely Welcomed by Parents, Care Providers in Study

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Parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP), with other young patients, overall perceive family-centered care (FCC) as a positive approach and a good clinical practice for the provision of services, a ... Read more