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Posted on March 04, 2009

Cerebral Palsy Awareness: Know the Signs & Symptoms

Posted on March 03, 2009

Defense Invokes Roe v. Wade in Birth Injury Case

Posted on March 02, 2009

Independent Film Festival Highlights "Power Within"

Posted on February 28, 2009

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Posted on February 27, 2009

Study: New Compounds May Reduce Cerebral Palsy Risk

Posted on February 25, 2009
Researchers at Northwestern University have made a possible breakthrough in cerebral palsy prevention—they say two new compounds they developed may be effective in preventing the condition, which affects one to two out of every 1,000 babies born each year in the United States...

5th Annual CP Conference Coming Up in St. Louis

Posted on February 24, 2009
The Pediatric Neurology Cerebral Palsy Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine are presenting the 5th Annual Cerebral Palsy Conference: Building the Road to Independence on March 27-28, 2009. It promises to be a great conference for parents to attend, featuring talks a wide variety of topics such as:   Epilepsy in children with cerebral palsy The safety and efficacy of Botox treatment Orthopedic management Vision problems associated with cerebral palsy Selective dorsal rhizotomy Intrathecal baclofen pumps Individualized therapeutic strategies Creative therapy for the hemiplegic hand Sports and adaptive physical education Martial arts Primary care issues for cerebral palsy patients In addition, there will be question and answer sessions each day, a children’s panel , a teen panel, and a dance performance...

Want to Know More about Tissue Banking for Cerebral Palsy?

Posted on February 23, 2009
The Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation has created a new fact sheet on the topic of “Brain and Tissue Banking for Cerebral Palsy Research.” The sheet provides a brief summary of what tissue banks are and why they’re important for research into developmental disabilities like cerebral palsy...

TIME Features Article on Cesarean Sections and VBAC

Posted on February 22, 2009
There is much debate regarding the high number of Cesarean sections performed in the United States each year, particularly because it’s a major surgery that is increasingly chosen out of convenience rather than necessity. Once a woman has a C-section, she is usually forced to have the procedure for subsequent pregnancies because of the risks associated with what is known as VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section)...

Learn More about Children's Health Insurance Program

Posted on February 21, 2009
Shortly after Barack Obama was sworn in as President, he signed into law the State Children’s Health Insurance Program – commonly referred to as SCHIP. The bill, which was first enacted in 1997, ensures that children receive the healthcare coverage they need when their families: Don’t make enough money to afford private insurance, but Make too much to qualify for Medicaid...

Research Findings Offer Identifiable Cerebral Palsy Risk Factor

Posted on February 19, 2009
The findings of a new study to be presented at the Third International Cerebral Palsy summit this week show that infections in the mother during pregnancy increase the risk of cerebral palsy – in some cases by as much as sixfold. While cerebral palsy may be caused by medical negligence, most causes of the condition remain unknown...

Harnessing the Power of the Internet for Special Needs Kids

Posted on February 16, 2009
Our medical lawyers are always on the lookout for great new resources to share with parents of kids affected by cerebral palsy, and we recently came across a website called Parlerai. The site was created last year by the parents of a young girl with special needs, and its aim is to improve communication and collaboration among caregivers...

Caregivers Often Don't Get Relief They Need

Posted on February 14, 2009
Caring for a child with cerebral palsy or other special needs condition isn’t always easy, and often requires the use of complex technology and the management of multiple medications. Given the demands they generally face on a day-to-day basis, it is not uncommon for caregivers to neglect themselves...

What Is Cerebral Palsy? - New Podcast Provides Answers

Posted on February 12, 2009
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, it’s likely you have lots of questions – the first of which is undoubtedly “what is cerebral palsy?” There are lots of great resources on the Web to help you answer this question, including a new podcast on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website...

International Cerebral Palsy Conference Next Week

Posted on February 11, 2009
From February 18th – 21st, renowned researchers from around the world will gather in Sydney, Australia for the largest cerebral palsy convention to date: The 3rd International Cerebral Palsy Conference. The event, which will feature experts from various disciplines, seeks to promote collaboration among specialists for the advancement of cerebral palsy treatments...

Illinois Legislation Targets Disability Treatment & Therapy

Posted on February 10, 2009
If passed, pending legislation in Illinois will require insurance companies to cover treatment costs for children with cerebral palsy, autism and other physical disabilities. The new governor has not said whether he will approve the bill, which could affect tens of thousands of children across the state...

Medical Negligence in Birth of Octuplets?

Posted on February 09, 2009
Fertility experts, bioethicists and medical attorneys are speaking out against the doctors responsible for the octuplets recently born to a single woman in her 30s – One expert called it a “medical catastrophe” and another referred to it as professionally negligent...

Pica: What Do You Know about This Cerebral Palsy Symptom?

Posted on February 06, 2009
Pica occurs in some kids as a cerebral palsy symptom and is characterized by the persistent eating of non-food substances such as dirt, stones, paint or paper. The condition is often a distressing one for parents and caregivers, who necessarily worry about the health effects of such behavior...

Informing Your Child's School of Brachial Plexus Injury

Posted on February 05, 2009
Does your child’s school have adequate information regarding his/her brachial plexus injury?  Do the teachers and administrators know which arm is affected, what activities your child should avoid and what activities he/she might need help with? To help parents provide their child’s school with the information they need, the Brachial Plexus Palsy Foundation has created a form which parents can fill out and give to teachers, nurses, therapists and anyone else involved in the child’s daily life...

Cerebral Palsy: Activism & Public Policy

Posted on February 04, 2009
There are perhaps no greater advocates for children who have received a cerebral palsy diagnosis than their parents. Two significant ways parents can help their children are through: Activism – raising disability and CP awareness; and Public policy – understanding how it affects children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy and advocating for change where needed...

Study Shows Braces Help Reduce Symptoms of Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Posted on February 02, 2009
The use of orthotic devices such as braces have been shown to improve cerebral palsy symptoms in children with diplegia, but little evidence shows whether certain braces are better than others. That’s why researchers decided to develop a study comparing the effectiveness of two different types of braces: hinged vs...

Recognizing the Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy

Posted on February 01, 2009
Cerebral palsy is a congenital disorder which affects muscle tone, motor skills and movement, and can lead to learning disabilities as well as difficulty with hearing, vision, and speech.  The disorder is most often caused by a brain injury sustained before or during childbirth, and can quite often be attributed to medical malpractice...

Answering the Question 'What Is Cerebral Palsy?'

Posted on January 30, 2009
There is a common misconception that cerebral palsy is a single disorder, but it’s actually a group of disorders. Understanding exactly what cerebral palsy is – the different types and their symptoms – can help families to better help their loved ones...

Managing CP Symptoms with Holistic Therapies

Posted on January 29, 2009
Many families are familiar with the traditional treatments used to manage cerebral palsy symptoms, such as surgery, medication and physical therapy. However, some families are turning to holistic therapies to help alleviate the symptoms their child experiences...

What You Should Know about C-Sections

Posted on January 27, 2009
Cesarean section (c-section) is an increasingly common surgical procedure used to deliver babies. Though sometimes medically necessary, it is not a procedure without risks. In fact, c-sections performed too early can be a risk factor for cerebral palsy...

Author James Patterson Makes Unique Donation for CP Gala

Posted on January 26, 2009
Best-selling author James Patterson held an eBay auction accepting bids to name a character in an upcoming novel.  Proceeds from the auction will go to support the Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation, which is holding a gala event on March 1st...

Interested in Learning More about CP Clinical Trials?

Posted on January 25, 2009
Clinical trials represent just one cerebral palsy treatment option, and participating in a clinical trial isn’t for everyone. However, for those who’d like to learn more about clinical trials, we came across this great article that discusses:   What a clinical trial is Who should participate in a clinical trial Where clinical trials are conducted and by whom The phases and design of a clinical trial Protections for participants The article, written by Dr...

Is Assistive Technology Out of Your Financial Reach?

Posted on January 23, 2009
Given the tremendous impact assistive technology can have on the lives of children and adults with cerebral palsy, it’s unfortunate that the devices are often out of reach financially for many families. One cerebral palsy resource families may want to look into is the Bellows Fund...

Annual UCP Conference in April

Posted on January 21, 2009
United Cerebral Palsy, a national cerebral palsy association, has its annual conference coming up in April. This year’s conference theme is “Growing an Agile Potent Network: Connect. Collaborate. Evolve.” – continuing the organization’s emphasis on Life without Limits...

Cerebral Palsy Symptoms: Where to Look for information

Posted on January 20, 2009
Was wandering around the net and found the following Cerebral Palsy Symptoms articles.  Most are from blogs with some personal experience with brain injury or cerebral palsy.   What is cerebral palsy? - The term ‘cerebral palsy’ taken literally, is actually a complete misnomer...

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