Identifying the ON/OFF signals that regulate certain genes may help detect the risk of cerebral palsy in infants, allowing access to critical early interventions, according to researchers. The study from Australia, “Epigenome-wide analysis in newborn blood spots from monozygotic twins discordant for cerebral palsy reveals consistent regional differences…
Parents of children born prematurely and diagnosed with cerebral palsy experience cumulative emotional burden and more distress when transitioning their child from neonatal care to developmental and rehabilitative services. That finding, a study published in the journal Developmental Neurorehabilitation, revealed that despite family-centered practices used, additional interventions are still…
Excessive weight or obesity in a pregnant woman may increase her child’s risk of being born with cerebral palsy, a study reports. The study, “Association between maternal overweight or obesity and cerebral palsy in children: A meta-analysis” published in the journal PLOS One, determined that a significant link existed…
Pain severity in teenagers with cerebral palsy (CP) is associated with more motor impairment and has negative effects on general health and quality of life, a study has found. The study, “Factors associated with pain in adolescents with bilateral cerebral palsy,” was published in the journal Developmental Medicine &…
UCLA has scheduled an event on Saturday that will let cerebral palsy patients, family members, and medical experts exchange ideas on topics ranging from managing the disease to enabling patients to play computer games. The Family Forum on March 17 was organized by the UCLA Orthopedic Institute for Children’s Center…
A large head circumference in full-term newborns may be a risk factor for brain damage, an injury strongly associated with cerebral palsy, according to German researchers. The study, “White Matter Damage in 4,725 Term-Born Infants Is Determined by Head Circumference at Birth:…
Music therapy can improve upper body function in children with severe cerebral palsy, a study in Spain has found. The study, “Neurologic music therapy in upper-limb rehabilitation in children with severe bilateral cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial,” was published in the European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation…
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disability that affects thousands of children and adults worldwide. March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, which allows us to celebrate and educate others about the disorder. With so many disabilities in the world, cerebral palsy often is easily pushed to the…
Dysport (abobotulinumtoxin A) administered at a dose two times higher than that of Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A) is a cost-effective option to treat children with cerebral palsy, a study shows. Published in the European Journal of Pediatric Neurology, a prospective, real-world study showed Dysport, when given at a two-fold higher unit…
A group of young patients with cerebral palsy (CP) or another condition affecting body movement, muscle control, posture or balance, learned valuable lessons about self-confidence, independence, and mobility on a recent ski trip to Windham Mountain, sponsored by the Adaptive Sports Academy at New York City’s…