How a cancer survivor to became the 1st CrossFit Level 2 trainer with cerebral palsy
Steph Hammerman says “optimism is a muscle that gets stronger with use.” (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - March 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GMA Source Type: news
The Latest: Disabled greeters accept new roles at Walmart
At least two Walmart store greeters with cerebral palsy have accepted new roles at the retailer after an outcry over how Walmart was handling the pending phase-out of the greeter job (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - March 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Einstein Adds Curriculum on Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
BRONX, NY—(February 28, 2019)—Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have long benefited from the training pediatricians receive to treat autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, or other disorders. Their doctors often connect these young patients with many professionals—from physical, occupational, and speech therapists to psychologists, social workers, and special-care dentists. But as children grow up, they soon discover there are far fewer physicians aware of their unique needs. (Source: Einstein News)
Source: Einstein News - February 28, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
South Africa: Lawyers Nabbed for Alleged Fake Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits Worth Millions
[News24Wire] A group of lawyers has been milking the state of millions of rands in alleged fake medical negligence claims for cerebral palsy cases, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Monday. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 26, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: news
WATCH: Watch the pure joy of a girl with cerebral palsy take some of her first steps
Birkley is walking like a champ! (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - February 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GMA Source Type: news
Isle of Wight cerebral palsy author writes autobiography with his nose
Author Josh Barry spent nine years writing book while also completing two degrees. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nephew, 5, inspires hairdresser's Spargoland 'sensory' salon
A hairdresser says his five-year-old nephew, who has cerebral palsy, inspired his specialist salon. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 20, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Viewers of BBC's Hospital outraged after the NHS refused to fund surgery for a wheelchair-bound teen
The 15-year-old - known only as Thomas - has quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy. His family raised £29,000 for him to have the operation at Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
NHS documentary reveals story of a boy who must raise £29,000 for his own operation
The last episode of Hospital on BBC Two follows three children at Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool, two of whom are hoping to receive spinal surgery for cerebral palsy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Robots can improve care for kids with neurologic conditions, with some risk of dependency
Georgia Tech Professor Ayanna Howard talks robotics and how gamifying therapies could help kids living with cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - February 12, 2019 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Robots can improve care for kids with neurologic conditions — with some risk of dependency
Georgia Tech Professor Ayanna Howard talks robotics and how gamifying therapies could help kids living with cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - February 12, 2019 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
'Artificial muscles' to help children with cerebral palsy
(University of Delaware) University of Delaware researchers are developing a medical brace to help children with cerebral palsy -- the first lower extremity device designed to correct alignment or provide support using smart materials. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 7, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Doctors Make Mistakes. A New Documentary Explores What Happens When They Do —and How to Fix It
People accept it as fact: that to err is human. Every misstep is an opportunity to learn and improve.
But when the mistakes are made by doctors, lives can be compromised, or even lost. Among malpractice claims, about 30% are due to diagnostic errors, according to a report by Coverys, a malpractice services provider. In the U.S. in 2017, surgeons either operated on the wrong patient, the wrong site or performed the wrong procedure 95 times, according to the Joint Commission, which accredits and certifies many healthcare systems in the country.
To Err is Human, a new documentary from 3759 Films and Tall Tale Productions that...
Source: TIME: Health - January 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized Health Care Source Type: news
CBD oil: What is cannabis oil, what are the benefits and can it help people with anxiety?
CBD OIL has spiked in popularity over the last couple of years with people claiming it holds a host of health benefits - from soothing arthritis to helping relieve symptoms of cerebral palsy. But what is it, does it actually hold any benefits, and can it help with one of the biggest claims, anxiety? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Complications Can Gastrostomy Tubes Have?
Discussion
Gastrostomy tubes (GT or GTubes) have been used to support patients for about a century. They are placed between the abdominal skin and the stomach either percutaneously or surgically. The tubes can be a standard long tube with either a bumper or inflatable balloon internally and externally they have a retention piece to hold the GT in place. A button or low profile tube are similar but extend just beyond the skin.
Reasons for GT placement include:
Nutritional support
Hydration maintenance
Medication management
Aspiration avoidance
Gastric stasis decompression
Obstruction bypass
Quality of life improvement for...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 21, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
