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October 06,2010

Does Cerebral Palsy Get Worse with Time?

Cerebral palsy (Cerebral Palsy) is not a progressive or degenerative disorder, and thus dos not necessarily get better or worse over time (although this often depends on the level of severity and treatment provided). Symptoms of cerebral palsy generally remain the same throughout a person’s lifeti

September 13,2010

Getting Help with Cerebral Palsy Medical Expenses

The medical expenses associated with cerebral palsy can be very high. Some people who suffer from this injury are able to live quite normal lives, with the full mental capacity of an adult and some physical issues that may require medical attention here and there. In other cases, this condition may

September 05,2010

The Effects of Baby Brain Damage

Baby brain damage can have a myriad of effects on an infant, including the development of cerebral palsy. In some cases, the baby’s brain damage occurs because doctors or other medical professionals either failed to identify, or failed to remedy a problem that occurred during labor. Where cere

August 05,2010

Chronic Stress Could Contribute to Cerebral Palsy in Unborn Children

Chronic stress in pregnant mothers may increase the risk that their offspring will develop cerebral palsy (a group of neurological disorders marked by physical disability) according to new research in mice. The results may be the first to demonstrate such effects of stress on animals in the womb. Th

August 04,2010

What Are the Challenges of Athetoid Cerebral Palsy?

Challenges of Athetoid Cerebral Palsy Athetoid cerebral palsy is one of several forms of cerebral palsy, and is caused by damage to the brain during pregnancy, labor, or due to an injury sustained in early childhood. Athetoid Cerebral Palsy occurs in approximately 10-20 percent of cerebral pal

August 04,2010

Treating Cerebral Palsy with Deep Brain Stimulation

A study of cerebral palsy patients published in 2009 involved individuals with a rare form of cerebral palsy who had devices implanted in their brain. These devices are supposed to help these individuals gain movement. All thirteen individuals involved in the study had severe forms of cerebral

August 04,2010

Non-Verbal Communication Devices

Non-Verbal Communication Devices for Children with Cerebral Palsy Children who have cerebral palsy certainly have some extra challenges in life. Cerebral Palsy is a chronic condition that occurs due to damage to the brain during pregnancy, delivery or an injury in very early childhood. The way it af

August 04,2010

Signs to Look for Cerebral Palsy in a Child 6-12 Months Old

Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition resulting in abnormal movement or a lack of muscle control. Initial symptoms of this condition may be subtle, especially in the first six months of age. Cerebral Palsy symptoms to look for at six months of age include babies who do not seem to move one si

August 04,2010

Clinical Signs & Evidence Behind the Cause of Cerebral Palsy

There are several issues in determining the causes of cerebral palsy. According to a book written by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (in conjunction with the American Academy of Pediatrics), combining clinical signs with investigation, hypoxia during labor may be more reliabl

August 04,2010

Can Cerebral Palsy Be Caused by Maternal Infection?

Children affected with the chronic condition known as cerebral palsy are often thought to have sustained a brain injury during labor or delivery due to lack of oxygen or another complication. Studies have shown that maternal infections during pregnancy can also cause brain damage to the child, which