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September 18, 2017September 18, 2017

Understanding Spontaneous Brain Activity in Infants May Shed Light on CP Development

Researchers at two universities in the U.K. have managed to map where spontaneous brain activity occurs in healthy preterm infants. This advancement could lead to a better understanding of ... Read more

September 15, 2017September 15, 2017

DLG4 Gene Implicated in Brain Damage in Preterm Babies

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Researchers at King’s College London showed that the DLG4 gene is implicated in brain damage in preterm babies and that it may act as a modulator of inflammation in the ... Read more

September 13, 2017September 13, 2017

New Device Helps Measure Foot Control in Teens and Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy

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Australian researchers are testing a new device to measure foot control in order to improve walking ability for teens and young adults with cerebral palsy (CP). A team led ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 8, 2017

Young Patients With Cerebral Palsy, Other Disabilities, Benefit from Therapeutic Horseback Riding

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About 20 young Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) patients with cerebral palsy or other physical challenges had the opportunity to go horseback riding recently, an accomplishment many “didn’t realize ... Read more

September 6, 2017September 6, 2017

International Research Team Will Investigate Genetic Causes of Cerebral Palsy

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A new international team has been formed by the Australian Cerebral Palsy Research Group at the University of Adelaide to investigate previously unknown genetic causes of cerebral palsy (CP). The new group, called the International ... Read more

August 30, 2017August 30, 2017

Developmental Risks Remain High Among Premature Babies Despite Improved Survival Rates, French Study Shows

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Researchers at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) reported that survival rates among premature babies have increased in recent years, but these children still have a high ... Read more

August 21, 2017August 21, 2017

Smyle Mouse Software Allows New Generation of Hands- and Voice-free Devices

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As part of a long-term agreement, Perceptive Devices and Tobii Dynavox have created Smyle Mouse – software for a new generation of hands-free and voice-free devices for those living ... Read more

August 16, 2017August 16, 2017

Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Can Lead to Premature Birth, Large-scale Study Shows

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Insomnia and sleep apnea can lead to premature births, researchers report, a fact that augments the prevalence of serious health-related issues in preterm babies, including cerebral palsy (CP). The study, ... Read more

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017

Robotic Training Method May Improve Gait, Posture in Kids with Cerebral Palsy, Researchers Say

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A new robotic training method targeting posture and crouch gait in children with cerebral palsy (CP) was developed by a research team from the School of Engineering and Applied Science ... Read more

August 11, 2017August 11, 2017

New York Hospital Offers Adaptive Surfing for Patients with Cerebral Palsy

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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