ObsEva has started a proof-of-concept clinical trial of its compound OBE022’s ability to prevent or delay premature births, which are associated with the development of cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions. The population in the Phase 2a study, called PROLONG, will be women who start labor 24 to 34 weeks…
Researchers at Imperial College London and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust report that the overall incidence rate of brain injury among newborns — an injury at or soon after birth — is 5 per 1,000 live births in England. Trauma, specifically events that deprive the brain of…
We’ve all been there. We pull into the parking lot at our local grocery store and park in one of the few spots designated for us. But someone who is able to freely park anywhere in the lot has their head out of the window and is yelling…
A video game developed by researchers at Imperial College London was shown to help patients recover from conditions that led to physical impairment by creating a collaborative environment with healthy volunteers, such as therapists and family members. This game-based therapy may represent a new rehabilitation option for patients with illnesses such…
Injections of Dysport (botulinum toxin) provide multiple benefits for children with leg spasticity caused by cerebral palsy (CP), according to a clinical trial that assessed treatment with repeat injections over the course of a year. The treatment did not only lower spasticity, but also improved measures of muscle tone…
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has awarded a $2 million grant to the UC Davis Department of Pediatrics to provide five years of financial support for a new telemedicine program for children with disabilities living in remote communities. The grant will fund the School-Based Tele-Physiatry…
A while back, I saw a post on Reddit talking about feelings of frustration with a disability. The original poster discussed being frustrated with disability ― specifically limited abilities versus those of their able-bodied peers ― the general challenges that people with disabilities face every day that…
More than one injection of botulinum toxin A in children with cerebral palsy (CP) was seen as less effective over the long term and had fewer gait benefits compared to patients injected once or not at all, a new study shows. The study titled, “Efficacy of Repeated Botulinum…
Finally, a walking device exists to aid parents and caregivers in helping children with cerebral palsy and other mobility impairments walk. Walking is such a powerful exercise for children with cerebral palsy. It teaches patterns of walking, among other things. Additionally, the physical act of walking is an…
Cells collected from the umbilical cord may hold therapeutic potential to treat children with cerebral palsy. According to the results of a Phase 2 trial, infusion of autologous cord blood (ACB) cells can improve a child’s motor function and brain connectivity. The trial data were reported in the study, “…