Cerebral-Palsy Top Stories
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Study: People Suffering From Cerebral Palsy Are At A Higher Risk Of Depression And Anxiety
Jan 3, 2019 04:08 ISTRelatively little is known about the mental health of adults with cerebral palsy as it is often considered to affect only children, despite many living with the condition into adulthood. -
World Cerebral Palsy Day 2017: What Kind Of Disability Is Cerebral Palsy?
Oct 4, 2017 12:49 ISTWorld Cerebral Palsy Day 2017: Not only physical, people impaired with Cerebral Palsy can have visual, hearing, speech, epilepsy and intellectual impairments too. It is the most common physical disability in childhood. -
Early or late birth ups cerebral palsy risk
Sep 16, 2010 06:37 ISTFull-term babies born a bit early or late than the due date side are at a higher risk of cerebral palsy. -
Acupuncture for cerebral palsy
Feb 27, 2010 10:23 ISTA short course of tongue acupuncture can be effective in improving movement control and function in children with cerebral palsy. Acupuncture can be integrated as part of the neuro-rehabilitation programme. -
Magnesium sulfate can lower risk of cerebral palsy
Feb 12, 2009 12:18 ISTAmong women who are at risk of delivering prematurely, treatment with magnesium sulfate reduces the risk of cerebral palsy in the offspring. -
Pre-term birth and associated risks
Jul 22, 2008 09:17 ISTAdults born pre-maturely may suffer from physical, mental, and social impairments. -
Exercise can benefit cerebral palsy patients
Dec 4, 2007 12:16 ISTCombining an exercise programme with the standard care of cerebral palsy patients can help in improving the fitness and quality of life. -
Botox can help kids with cerebral palsy
Jul 10, 2007 12:11 ISTBesides removing wrinkles, the all-famous beauty toxin Botox can also be used for treating muscle stiffness in children with cerebral palsy. -
Botox helps children with cerebral palsy
May 10, 2007 01:21 ISTIn children with the movement disorder, cerebral palsy affecting one limb, injections of Botox appear to enhance the benefits of occupational therapy. -
Viral infections linked to cerebral palsy
Jan 11, 2006 01:02 ISTExposure to certain viral infections around the time of birth is linked to premature delivery and cerebral palsy. -
Cerebral palsy risk in test tube babies
Feb 15, 2002 06:14 ISTTest tube babies have a higher risk of neurological problems, especially cerebral palsy, because of the higher chances of twin pregnancies, low birth weight, and prematurity among babies born by In Vitro Fertilization which is an alternative method of conception. Such babies are popularly known as Test Tube Babies. This is a technique to provide a ... -
Toxin helps children with cerebral palsy
Nov 19, 2001 07:22 ISTA toxin that can cause fatal food poisoning can also help some children with cerebral palsy to walk. Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders resulting from brain damage that occurs before, during or shortly after birth. It is characterised by loss of movement and nerve functions. Those affected by it have problems in mobility (crawling, creeping, ...