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February 14, 2020February 14, 2020

Pain in Children with CP Higher Among Girls, Older Patients, and Those with Less Mobility

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Pain is a common problem among children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP), and it can negatively affect daily activities and sleep. But, being older, female, and having decreased ... Read more

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

Mothers of Children With CP Say Depression, Fatigue Hurt Quality of Life, Study Finds

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Depression, burden of care, and fatigue all hamper quality of life for mothers of children with cerebral palsy (CP), a study found. A “holistic approach” including training in managing ... Read more

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

Parents’ Adherence to OT for CP Children Influenced by Family Dynamics, Therapists’ Competencies, Study Says

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Family dynamics, the professional competencies of the therapist, the type of therapy, and environmental factors all can influence the likelihood that parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) will ... Read more

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020

Laxative-Motilium Combo Effectively Reduces Chronic Constipation in Children With CP, Study Shows

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A combination of polyethylene glycol and Motilium (domperidone) can decrease chronic constipation in children with cerebral palsy more effectively than either treatment alone, a study suggests. The study, “Comparison of ... Read more

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

Swedish Study Finds Differences, Potential Bias, in Treatment of Children with CP

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Among children with cerebral palsy (CP) in Sweden, differences in treatment are evident based on sex and place of birth, a new study shows. While some of these differences ... Read more

January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

Leucine Supplementation Enhances Muscle Strength, Lowers Inflammation in CP Patients, Study Finds

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Dietary supplementation with the amino acid leucine increased muscle volume and strength, lowered inflammation and improved the overall well-being of patients with moderate to severe cerebral palsy (CP), a ... Read more

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020

Wearable ‘Resistance’ Exoskeleton Targets Calf Muscles to Make Walking Easier, Pilot Study Finds

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A robotic exoskeleton that provides resistance while walking could be used to strengthen leg muscles, allowing for greater ease of walking in people with cerebral palsy (CP), a small ... Read more

January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

Scientists Create Model to Assess Risk of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in CP Children

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Based on clinical characteristics, researchers have developed a new, “simple to apply” model that has the capacity to accurately predict the risk that children with cerebral palsy (CP) have ... Read more

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

Iron Deficiency Anemia Negatively Affects Motor Function, Muscle Strength in Spastic CP Children

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Iron deficiency anemia, the most common type of nutritional deficiency, has a negative impact on motor function and muscle strength in children with spastic cerebral palsy, according to a ... Read more

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

Clinical Trial Recruiting Children With CP to Evaluate Scalp Acupuncture’s Effect on Motor Function

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A clinical trial is recruiting in China to evaluate the therapeutic effects of scalp acupuncture on the motor function of children with cerebral palsy (CP). The trial’s design, “Acupuncture ... Read more

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