Brain Cell Activation Technique May Help Treat Autism, Cerebral Palsy: Study
About 5% of children and teens worldwide suffer from neurological disorders, like autism and cerebral palsy, which could be treated by a new technique.
Tag Archives: Cerebral Palsy
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Air Pollution Exposure in the Womb May Increase Cerebral Palsy Risks, Study Warns
Researchers suggest particulate matter may cause inflammation in a developing fetus, as well as cause structural brain changes and disrupt growth.
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Study Finds Preterm Cerebral Palsy Risk May Be Reduced With Magnesium Sulfate Use During Pregnancy
Researchers suggest that magnesium sulfate taken by expecting mothers may prevent preterm cerebral palsy by stabilizing blood flow to the fetus's brain.
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Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Ends in $120M Verdict for Blind Teen Who Suffered Birth Trauma
Medical staff waited too long to perform C-section, despite signs showing fetal distress, according to allegations raised in the lawsuit brought by the family of a now 13 year old left with cerebral palsy, blindness and other birth injuries.
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Preterm Birth Linked to Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy Later in Life: Study
Moderate to late preterm births account for 80% of all preterm births, researchers noted.
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Prenatal Intravenous Magnesium Fails to Reduce Cerebral Palsy Risks, Study Finds
There was little difference in the risk of cerebral palsy among children whose mothers were given magnesium infusions late in pregnancy and those who were not.
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Most OB/GYNs Face Malpractice Lawsuits During their Medical Career: Study
Medical malpractice during birth and delivery can result in severe and life-long injuries for the child, including cerebral palsy, increasing the amount of damages typically awarded in an OB/GYN lawsuit
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Cerebral Palsy Risk Increases With Severity of Maternal Injury: Study
The closer to delivery the injury occurred, the higher the cerebral palsy risk, researchers found
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Even Mild Preterm Brain Injuries Increase Risks of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disorders: Study
White matter injuries suffered by preterm infants increased their risk of cerebral palsy by a factor of 15.
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Enbrel Use Shortly After Birth Could Be Effective Cerebral Palsy Treatment: Study
Early detection of brain inflammation, followed by Enbrel treatment, prevented the development of cerebral palsy in some preterm baby sheep, researchers found
