Development of gross motor capacity and mobility performance in children with cerebral palsy: a longitudinal study - Burgess A, Reedman S, Chatfield MD, Ware RS, Sakzewski L, Boyd RN.
AIM: To describe development of gross motor capacity and mobility performance in children with cerebral palsy. METHOD: This longitudinal cohort study measured gross motor capacity with the Gross Motor Function Measure and mobility performance with ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 22, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Peter Pharoah obituary
My father, Peter Pharoah, who has died aged 87 from dementia, was a professor of public health whose work eradicated iodine deficiency in Papua New Guinea and furthered understanding of the causes of cerebral palsy and perinatal death.Peter was son of two teachers, Phyllis (nee Gahan) and Oswald Pharoah. Born in Ranchi, India, he attended schools in Lovedale and Sanawar. After the death of his father when Peter was seven, he came to Britain with his mother and brother in 1948. He attended Palmer ’s school in Grays, Essex, and St Mary’s hospital medical school, London, where he met his future wife, Margaret McMinn, also...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 8, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Paul Pharoah Tags: Medical research Medicine NHS Higher education Health Science Source Type: news
Therapy has long-lasting benefits for children with cerebral palsy
Sixty hours of a therapy called CIMT led to significant improvements in hand and arm function among children with cerebral palsy in a randomized trial. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - November 8, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Virtual reality-incorporated horse riding simulator to improve motor function and balance in children with cerebral palsy: a pilot study - Chang HJ, Jung YG, Park YS, O SH, Kim DH, Kim CW.
The horse riding simulator (HRS) reportedly has a beneficial effect on motor function and balance in children with cerebral palsy (CP). However, by itself, the HRS is not a sufficient source of challenge and motivation for children. To address this issue, ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 15, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
High dose of concentrated therapy produces several lasting benefits for children with cerebral palsy
Findings on Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy may inform updates to clinical practice guidelines. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 13, 2021 Category: American Health Source Type: news
What Age Does Cerebral Palsy Appear
? (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - October 12, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
UCLA raises $611 million in 2020 –21, supporting students and advancing critical research
UCLA raised more than $611 million in gifts and pledges in the fiscal year ending June 30, exceeding its annual goal and drawing donors from all 50 states and 72 countries.“Generous donors at all levels have continued to partner with UCLA to effect meaningful change on campus, in the community and around the world,” said Chancellor Gene Block. “Despite a challenging year, our friends have once again demonstrated their extraordinary commitment to UCLA’s mission of education, research and service.”In response to conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, many donors focused on students ’ need to adapt to distan...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - October 4, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
What Is the Main Cause of Cerebral Palsy
? (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - October 4, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
A backward walking training program to improve balance and mobility in children with cerebral palsy - Choi JY, Son SM, Park SH.
BACKGROUND: We studied the effects of motor tasks using backward walking training on balance and gait functions of children with cerebral palsy. This was a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial with a crossover design conducted at a single facility. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 30, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Reliability and construct validity of the Activities Scale for Kids in Italian children with cerebral palsy - Costi S, Filippi MC, Braglia L, Beccani L, Corradi I, Bruzzi E, Signorelli C, Pelosin E.
PURPOSE: To investigate internal consistency and construct validity of the of the Activities Scale for Kids performance (ASKp) in Italian children with cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted from 2014 up to 2019 and ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 23, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Premature Delivery Raises Odds for Cerebral Palsy
FRIDAY, July 30, 2021 -- Extremely premature babies have a much higher risk of cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions than full-term infants, a large Israeli study affirms.
Cerebral palsy -- the name for a group of lifelong conditions... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 30, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Pain, fatigue, depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance in young adults with cerebral palsy - van Gorp M, Dallmeijer AJ, van Wely L, de Groot V, Terwee CB, Flens G, Stam HJ, van der Slot W, Roebroeck ME.
PURPOSE: Investigate pain, fatigue, depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance in young adults with cerebral palsy compared to references. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Young adults with cerebral palsy (n = 97, aged 21-34 years) and age-matched refer... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 25, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Young Adults Source Type: news
Suffolk boy's first walk to school after spine operation
Bryson has cerebral palsy but had always wanted to walk the half-mile journey like his classmates. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - July 13, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The role of early-onset-sepsis in the neurodevelopment of very low birth weight infants
Aims: The study investigated a putative association between early-onset-sepsis (EOS) and poor neurodevelopmental outcomes at 2 years corrected age in very low birth weight infants.; Methods: This was a single-center cohort study on infants weighing less than 1500 g with a gestational age below 35 weeks at birth born between 2008 and 2011. Neurodevelopmental outcomes were assessed at follow-up with the Bayley Scales of Infant Development-II. EOS was defined as either culture-proven EOS or clinical EOS using blood culture, CrP levels, and clinical symptoms and treatment. Neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) was defined as one...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gait-assisted exoskeletons for children with cerebral palsy or spinal muscular atrophy: a systematic review - Cumplido C, Delgado E, Ramos J, Puyuelo G, Garc és E, Destarac MA, Plaza A, Hernández M, Gutiérrez A, Garcia E.
BACKGROUND: Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) are common causes of motor disability in childhood. Gait exoskeletons are currently being used as part of rehabilitation for children with walking difficulties. OBJECTIVE: To assess ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
