Babies able to switch on a mechanism — while still inside their mothers’ wombs — to protect themselves against inflammation are at lower risk of brain bleeds, cerebral palsy (CP), or death, according to a recent study. This protection depends on the fetuses’ ability to produce a protein called haptoglobin, which may serve…

Caregivers, teachers, and assistants require more instruction and guidance on strategies for using speech-generating devices to communicate with children with cerebral palsy (CP), a study shows. These findings suggest that speech language pathologists should implement broader approaches when teaching these communication partners — those who need to communicate regularly…

While some young adults with cerebral palsy are able to live independently, maintaining jobs and relationships, most still live with their parents, depending on them financially and for help with daily activities, as well as having difficulties in social situations, a study shows. These findings point to figuring…

Michigan has added cerebral palsy to the list of debilitating health conditions eligible to be treated with medical marijuana. Following unanimous recommended approval by the five-member Medical Marijuana Review Panel, and pursuant to the Michigan Marijuana Act of 2008, (MCL 333.26423) the disease was approved March 8 by…

Malnutrition and epilepsy are common among children with cerebral palsy, and should be carefully evaluated and managed by their families and physicians, a study says. The study, “High rates of malnutrition and epilepsy: two common comorbidities in children with cerebral palsy,” was published in the…

Reaching for the Stars (RFTS), one of the largest parent-led global cerebral palsy nonprofits, is joining the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF) in a potentially powerhouse merger. The new entity, which will retain the name Cerebral Palsy Foundation, is anticipated to have a significant impact on the cerebral…

A 16-year-old girl with cerebral palsy will join the championship University of Pittsburgh’s softball team, which recruited her through the Team IMPACT program. New Panthers member Rylee DiTullio was accompanied by her parents and team coach Jodi Hermanek, along with school senior and infield player Olivia Gray, for…

Adults with cerebral palsy in England may have an increased risk of death due to cardiovascular or respiratory system diseases, a study suggests. The study, “Mortality due to cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer in adults with cerebral palsy,” was published in the journal Developmental…

A type of intensive therapy that asks children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) to learn and practice magic tricks may help improve their hand and arm function and enhance their ability to do everyday tasks, a study reports. The study, “Upper Limb Function of Children with…

Arthritis is a common condition affecting more than 54 million people in the U.S. When someone has cerebral palsy, the chance of developing arthritis is significantly higher. I have arthritis, and I’m slowly learning how to manage it. The term arthritis means joint inflammation and encompasses over…