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November 20,2011

Scientists Protect Against CP-Like Brain Damage in Mice

Birth injuries that cause cerebral palsy stem from an interruption in the flow of blood or oxygen to the brain, causing damage to the tissue. Scientists have recently managed to stave off this same type of damage in mice during experiments. The information regarding the study was published in the P

November 16,2011

Australian Researchers Have New Take on Muscle Tissue

Australian researchers have recently carried out experiments that show that muscle tissue may function differently than previously thought. Previously, medicine believed that muscle tissues was arranged is straight fibers. The new research shows that muscle tissue can buckle when they are at rest. T

November 29,2011

Cerebral Palsy Treatment Options for the Future

There are always new treatments being developed for cerebral palsy. Because cerebral palsy is a disorder caused by a brain injury, there’s really nothing that can be done to actually reverse or even treat the actual cause of CP, treatments mostly focus on treating the symptoms. In the future,

October 27,2011

New Device Helps Children with CP Crawl

A device called the self-initiated prone progression crawler (SIPPC) may help children with CP to live better lives. This device is used on infants and acts as an assistive device, allowing them to crawl and creep. Researchers from Oklahoma University hope that it has other benefits, as well. Develo

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

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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