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June 08,2011

Children with Cerebral Palsy Accomplish Their Goals

Children with cerebral palsy may have to overcome many obstacles to accomplish their goals. A few young ladies have figured out their goals, and accomplished them with determination and hard work. It is always inspiring to hear about goals being attained by children who face a more more challenges

November 16,2010

Birth Injuries and How The Affect the Body

Fortunately, many baby injuries sustained during the birthing process are generally very mild. Bruising and other common injuries that result from the stresses of the birthing process heal quickly and the infant can look forward to a healthy life. There are some injuries, however, that are much more

November 09,2010

Suing for a Birth Injury

Cerebral palsy is one of the most common forms of baby injury that results from medical negligence. This injury is the often the direct result of the child being deprived of oxygen during the birthing process. While treatable, cerebral palsy is not “curable” and the symptoms of the diso

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