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May 2, 2018May 2, 2018

Motor Skills Therapy for Cerebral Palsy and Stroke Patients May Also Help Those with MS

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An established rehabilitation technique for cerebral palsy and stroke patients shows promise in improving motor functions in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), new study shows. The research “Phase II ... Read more

April 30, 2018May 2, 2018

#AAN2018 — Dysport Safe, Effective in Treating Lower Limb Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy, Analysis Shows

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A single injection of Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) is safe and effective in treating lower limb spasticity due to cerebral palsy in children across different age groups, according to a pooled ... Read more

April 27, 2018April 27, 2018

Potential Pathway Found to Boost Brain Repair in Cerebral Palsy, Other Disorders, Study Says

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Blocking the production of a protein called FoxO3 can boost brain repair after injury, a finding that could lead to new treatments for cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and dementia, a ... Read more

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018

Most Cerebral Palsy Patients Are Happy Despite Daily Challenges, Greek Study Suggests

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People with cerebral palsy generally are happy and satisfied with their lives despite the daily challenges they face, a recent study in Greece concluded. The study, “Sense of Coherence ... Read more

April 20, 2018April 20, 2018

People With Disabilities Striving to Work, Working Well, Survey Says

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A recent survey found that people with disabilities are engaging in job preparation and job search activities, and also are successfully negotiating barriers at work. The survey was sponsored, in ... Read more

April 18, 2018April 18, 2018

New Handbook Outlines Treatment Strategies for Pediatric Patients with Swallowing Problems

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A new handbook to help clinicians determine the best strategies to treat developmentally challenged children who have swallowing problems was developed by a team at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation ... Read more

April 16, 2018April 16, 2018

Cerebral Palsy Alliance to Undergo Digital Transformation to Improve Client Services

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Nexon Asia Pacific will help support the Cerebral Palsy Alliance with a digital transformation to improve services for patients and families affected by cerebral palsy, autism, motor neuron disease, and other ... Read more

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018

Scoliosis Surgery Improves Quality of Life in Children with Cerebral Palsy, Study Suggests

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Surgical treatment for scoliosis significantly improves the quality of life in children with cerebral palsy, outweighing the risks of surgery-related complications, a study suggests. Up to 35 percent of ... Read more

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018

Computerized Gait Profiling in Cerebral Palsy Can Help in Disease Management, Study Suggests

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A new computer-based method developed to identify gait patterns in children with cerebral palsy can help clinicians use gait for diagnosis and to assess treatment outcomes, according to researchers. The ... Read more

April 9, 2018April 9, 2018

Pediapharma Makes Its Treatment for Drooling Available in Canada

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Pediapharm has been making its treatment for drooling available to Canadian children and adolescents with cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions. Health Canada opened the door to Cuvposa’s (glycopyrrolate’s) distribution when it approved it ... Read more

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