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March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

Lexus, Axalta Craft ‘Ride-on’ Toys for Kids with CP and Limited Mobility

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Lexus and and Axalta are different companies with a common goal: producing “toy” vehicles that help children with cognitive or physical challenges be more mobility while having fun. Lexus, the ... Read more

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020

Botox Can Improve Functional Outcomes in Children With Cerebral Palsy, Study Says

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A single intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin A — more commonly known as botox — can significantly reduce upper limb spasticity and improve functional outcomes in children with cerebral ... Read more

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

Video: BioNews’ Social Media Campaign Highlights #WhatMakesMeRare

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In recognition of Rare Disease Day Feb. 29, BioNews Services launched a social media campaign last month asking patients to describe what makes them rare. Running Feb. 7–29, the ... Read more

March 4, 2020March 4, 2020

Mix of Treatments Best for DCP Due to Bilirubin Encephalopathy, Caregivers Say

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A multidisciplinary approach consisting of different treatment strategies for dyskinetic cerebral palsy (DCP) due to bilirubin encephalopathy — a condition in which damage arises due to very high levels ... Read more

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020

Pain Common to 70% of Adults with Cerebral Palsy, Analysis Finds

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Nearly three-quarters of adults with cerebral palsy experience pain as a symptom, a meta-analysis suggests. “Pain in adults with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant ... Read more

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020

Children with Stroke-caused CP Have Trouble Using Both Limbs, Likely Due to Visuospatial Deficits, Study Says

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Children with cerebral palsy (CP) caused by stroke and affecting one side of the body may have difficulties in activities involving both limbs — such as hitting a target ... Read more

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Difficulties Women with CP Face as They Age, Discussed on Facebook Group, Focus of Study

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Women with cerebral palsy (CP) experience difficulties as they age and barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare, a new study highlights, emphasizing the need to give these women ... Read more

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

Flowonix Now Can Market Prometra II Pump in U.S. for Use with Intrathecal Baclofen

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given medical device company Flowonix approval to market the Prometra II Programmable Pump System for use with intrathecal baclofen to treat ... Read more

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

Depression, Low Self-Esteem, and Children’s CP Limitations Increase Parenting Stress for Mothers, Study Suggests

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Depression, low self‐esteem, and their children’s limitations in mobility and communication can impact the parenting stress of mothers caring for sons or daughters with cerebral palsy, a study suggests. ... Read more

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Sex Influences Motor Symptoms in Rat Model of Hypoxia-induced CP, Study Shows

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A new rat model of cerebral palsy (CP) with both muscle stiffness (spasticity) and involuntary muscle contractions (dystonia) may help researchers better understand the mechanisms leading to these motor ... Read more

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