Antibiotic Cerebral Palsy Link
( BBCNews 19-Sep-08 )
A study has linked a small number of cases of cerebral palsy to antibiotics given to women in premature labour.
Two Aussie Greats Honoured
( APC 8-Sep-08 )
Cycling's Kevin McIntosh and Peter Homann were today inducted into the Paralympic Hall of Fame in Beijing. They were among five Paralympians honoured by the International Paralympic Committeee based on their athletic performance, history of fair play and participation in community service.
Magnesium Sulphate May Reduce Cerebral Palsy
( MNT 2-Sep-08 )
Giving magnesium sulphate to stop women from going into premature labour could reduce the chances of babies later being diagnosed with moderate to severe cerebral palsy, said researchers in the US.
Clowning Around Advances Cerebral Palsy Research
( UQ 26-Jun-08 )
A University of Queensland PhD student is creating medical magic under the big top during these school holidays with her research into treatment for children with cerebral palsy.
Focus On Cord Blood Stem Cells As Potential Treatment Option
( Cord Blood Registry 24-Jun-08 )
Today there are more than 600 known disorders and conditions that affect the nervous system and for many of them treatment options are extremely limited. Stem cell therapy is one therapeutic option that is showing great promise.
Epsom Salts Reduces Risk Of Cerebral Palsy In Preterm Babies
( MNT 1-Feb-08 )
A new study of American women at high risk of premature labour showed that giving them an intravenous infusion of magnesium sulfate, commonly known as Epsom salts, just before delivery cut the rate of cerebral palsy in their babies by half.
Preparing For Clinical Trials In Stem Cell Therapy Studies For Stroke, Cerebral Palsy
( MCG 31-Jan-08 )
Finding answers about optimal dosage and timing for stem cell therapy in adults with strokes and newborns with ischemic injuries is a goal of two new federally funded studies.
Walking Aid For Children With Spina Bifida And Cerebral Polio Wins The 16th Intl BraunPrize 2007
( Braun 20-Sep-07 )
The 16th International BraunPrize for young designers has been awarded to Donn Koh from Singapore for his project "LeapFrog", a new type of walker for children suffering from cerebral polio or spina bifida.
Dramatic Improvement For 19-Year-Old Hungarian Cerebral Palsy Sufferer
( Tiantan Puhua Neurosurgical Hospital 21-Apr-07 )
Breakthrough in the worldwide treatment of Cerebral Palsy (CP) by introducing neural stem cells through a safe, non-evasive procedure.
U.S. Air Force Academy Research Helping Visual Attention Disorder
( U.S. Air Force Academy 26-Feb-07 )
PointScribe computer program, combines interactive software with a touch-screen computer to help children with visual attention disorders stay focused on the task of learning how to write.
Viral Infection At Birth Linked To Cerebral Palsy
( British Medical Journal 21-Feb-07 )
Exposure to certain viral infections shortly before and after birth (the perinatal period) is associated with cerebral palsy.
New technology to help children with cerebral palsy
( New Jersey Institute of Technology 21-Feb-07 )
Biomedical engineers at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) will use new technology to help children with cerebral palsy
Children With Cerebral Palsy Can Look Forward To Improved Quality Of Life
( Research Australia 21-Feb-07 )
Deakin University is taking the global lead in improving the quality of life of children with cerebral palsy.
Alzheimer's Gene Raises Cerebral Palsy Risk In Newborns
( 21-Feb-07 )
Apolipoprotein E (APOE), a gene associated with heightened risk for Alzheimer's disease in adults, can also increase the likelihood that brain-injured newborns will develop cerebral palsy, researchers at Children's Memorial Research Center have discovered.