Treatment with trihexyphenidyl, a medicine originally developed to treat tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control in Parkinson’s disease, needs additional clinical evidence to support its efficacy in patients with cerebral palsy, according to a review study from Australia. The review, “Trihexyphenidyl for dystonia in cerebral palsy,” appeared…
Better obstetric and neonatal care over the last 20 years in Norway was linked to a drop in the prevalence of cerebral palsy and the severity of its subtypes in a recent study. The study,”Decreasing prevalence and severity of cerebral palsy in Norway among children born 1999 to 2010…
People with cerebral palsy who have walking difficulties are at risk of developing cardiovascular disorders and may be more vulnerable to heart problems, a study finds. Doctors should be aware of these problems and provide adequate care to these patients by…
Abnormal gene expression linked to cell signaling and immune pathways may contribute to clinical diverse cases of cerebral palsy. Importantly, this genetic deregulation is common to both cerebral palsy and autism. The study “Analysis of 182 cerebral palsy transcriptomes points to dysregulation of trophic signalling pathways and overlap with autism”…
Urinary infections resistant to first-line antibiotics are commonly seen in Tanzanian children with cerebral palsy, an observational study concluded. Researchers say this is alarming and calls for surveillance. The study, “Prevalence and antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of urinary tract infection among children with…
Children with cerebral palsy may benefit significantly over the long-term from intensive physical training that prevents deterioration of their motor skills. The study with that finding, “Factors Associated with Enhanced Gross Motor Progress in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Register-Based Study,” was published recently in the journal…
An Australian study aims to assess how well commercially available fitness monitors keep track of children’s activity, by evaluating how well they record data on children at play. Such activity is particularly important parameter in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia are looking for children,…
External visual and auditory feedback using a system that exercises the upper limbs may improve praxis — the ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute unfamiliar motor movements — in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, according to a case report. The study, “Improvement of Praxis Skills in…
Young adults with cerebral palsy have a greater risk of developing certain chronic conditions, especially those with a more severe motor impairment, according to researchers. Factors experienced throughout the lifespan of cerebral palsy patients, such as excessive sedentary behaviors and malnutrition, increase the risk of developing chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs,…
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 Randomized Controlled Trial of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis. Part 1: Effects on Real-World Function” was published in the…