Babies Born Past Term Associated with Increased Risk of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP), is the most common cause of physical disability in childhood, with limitations that persist throughout life. (Source: Disabled World)...
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Cerebral Palsy Risk Linked To Pre And Post Due Date Births Compared To 40 Week Terms
An examination of data conducted by Dag Moster, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Bergen, Norway found that infants entering the world at term or later are associated with an increased risk of cerebral palsy (CP). This JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) published study first appeared on September 1, 2010. CP is the most common cause of physical disability children. Non-progressive disorders of movement and posture are the key symptoms of this prevalent ailment... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)...
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Both Postterm and Preterm Birth Associated with Cerebral Palsy
(Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)...
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Babies born past term associated with increased risk of cerebral palsy
While preterm birth is a known risk factor for cerebral palsy, an examination of data for infants born at term or later finds that compared with delivery at 40 weeks, birth at 37 or 38 weeks or at 42 weeks or later was associated with an increased risk of cerebral palsy, according to a new study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)...
POSTED 09/01/2010 at 03:44 AM --
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The Trouble With âBody Weight Supportâ In Treadmill Training
Kate L. Willoughby and colleagues are to be congratulated on the work done recently with children with cerebral palsy on the treadmill. Only those who have actually done it appreciate the amount of devotion necessary in training young children that way. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)...
POSTED 08/31/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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The authors respond
We thank Wernig and colleague for their comments and for generating important discussion around this topic. While treadmill training has been investigated in adult patient populations for some time, we have only recently begun to see rigorous investigation of the benefits of this intervention for children with cerebral palsy. (Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)...
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Early and late birth ups cerebral palsy risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Full-term babies born a bit on the early or late side are at higher risk of cerebral palsy, according to a new study in nearly 1.7 million Norwegian children. (Source: Reuters: Health)...
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Early and Late Birth Ups Cerebral Palsy Risk
Full-term babies born a bit on the early or late side are at higher risk of cerebral palsy, according to a new study in nearly 1.7 million Norwegian children.Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Cerebral Palsy (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)...
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Birth Late or Early Ups Chance of CP (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Infants delivered either early or late are at increased risk of cerebral palsy, a large Norwegian population-based study found. (Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN)...
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Cerebral Palsy Among Term and Postterm Births [Original Contribution]
Conclusion Compared with delivery at 40 weeks' gestation, delivery at 37 or 38 weeks or at 42 weeks or later was associated with an increased risk of CP. (Source: JAMA)...
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Cerebral Palsy [JAMA Patient Page]
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Slightly Premature Babies At Risk For Cerebral Palsy
Scientists have long known about the link between severely premature birth and cerebral palsy, a condition that limits mobility and movement. But a new study shows that children born just two or three weeks before term also have a higher risk of the condition.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us (Source: NPR Health and Science)...
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A systematic review of the effectiveness of treadmill training for children with cerebral palsy
The review found that treadmill training with body weight support appeared safe and feasible for children with cerebral palsy and various functional abilities. It may improve walking speed and motor skills, but more research was required. Although the literature search was suboptimal, the review was generally well conducted and the authors' cautious conclusions appeared to reflect the limited evidence base. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)...
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Timing of Delivery May Affect Cerebral Palsy Risk
Babies delivered at 37 or 38 weeks -- or at 42 weeks or later -- are at increased risk for cerebral palsy compared to those born at 40 weeks, a study shows. (Source: WebMD Health)...
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Gestation Linked to Cerebral Palsy Risk Even in Term Births
An increased risk of cerebral palsy is seen in individuals who were delivered at 37 or 38 weeks of
gestation or at 42 weeks or later, compared to 40 weeks, according to research published in the Sept. 1 issue of
the Journal of the American Medical Association. (Source: Modern Medicine)...
POSTED 08/30/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Babies Born Late May Face Small Cerebral Palsy Risk
But researcher cautioned real risk is still very low for both late-term and pre-term newborns (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Neurology)...
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Neonatal Encephalopathy, Cerebral Palsy, and Causation: A Look at the Evidence From the Perspective of a Defense Legal Nurse Consultant
Abstract: Medical malpractice cases involving allegations of birth injury and resulting in cerebral palsy are among the most complex, costly, and fiercely litigated. The four elements of a medical malpractice case are reviewed with an emphasis on causation. An overview of neonatal encephalopathy in the term infant, cerebral palsy, and types of evidence reviewed when formulating causation arguments is presented from the perspective of a defense legal nurse consultant. (Source: Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews)...
POSTED 08/28/2010 at 03:57 AM --
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Recurrent acute obstructive hydrocephalus as clinical onset of cerebral Whipple's disease
We report one case of cerebral localization of Whipple's disease with a clinical presentation of recurrent endocranic hypertension and hydrocephalus, and uncommon neurological symptoms, successfully treated by endoscopic third ventriculostomy and antibiotic therapy with ceftriaxone and TrimethoprimâSulfamethoxazole. (Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery)...
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Parentâperceived barriers to participation in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy
(Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health)...
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Self-concept in children with cerebral palsy: is there something in the wind?
Conclusions: By identifying factors that may influence self-concept in children with CP, this study contributes new information to this subject.
PMID: 20738209 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)...
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