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[Editorial] Fabricated or induced illness by carers: a complex conundrum
You are asked to pay a house visit to a young boy whose medical history includes cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, food allergies, and intolerance to sunlight. However, on examination, you can find nothing wrong with him. On returning to the surgery, you follow-up with the numerous consultants at the various hospitals where the boy attends. They are also baffled. The only common feature is the mother's insistence that the boy is very ill. In this tragic but true case of child maltreatment, which received wide publicity in the UK recently, doctors involved in the boy's management concluded that there was little wrong with him, and a police investigation unequivocally found that the mother was fabricating her son's conditions to gain attention. (Source: LANCET)...
POSTED 02/04/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Magnesium found to boost learning and memory
We present these findings in protest of the way in which they were acquired.For more information:
http://www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S0896-6273(09)01044-7
http://www.naturalnews.com/magnesium.html (Source: NaturalNews.com)...
POSTED 02/04/2010 at 01:00 AM --
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Body alignment and postural muscle activity at quiet standing and anteroposterior stability limits in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
Conclusions. Our findings suggest that children with SDCP have difficulty modulating muscle activity while standing and that the quadriceps plays a critical role in maintaining couch posture. In addition, crouch posture may be improved by the training which focuses on control of the dorsal muscles.
PMID: 20131949 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)...
POSTED 02/03/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Do the self-concept and quality of life decrease in CP patients? Focussing on the predictors of self-concept and quality of life.
Conclusion. Self-concept and QOL of the CP children were lower than the children without CP. Presence of incontinence, self-concept rating and GMFCS level were important to predict domains of QOL.
PMID: 20131943 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation)...
POSTED 02/03/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Current management of clubfoot (congenital talipes equinovarus)
(Source: BMJ Online First)...
POSTED 02/02/2010 at 06:46 AM --
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Non-Traditional Therapy For Kids With Cerebral Palsy Shows Effective
On average, a child is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy every hour of every day in the United States. It's a disease that can affect everything from a child's vision to their ability to walk. Therapy for these kids is tough and frustrating as this is a chronic health condition. A new approach to their standard course of therapy may help them make sizable strides in fighting the disease one step at a time... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)...
POSTED 02/02/2010 at 02:00 AM --
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Non-Traditional Therapy For Kids With Cerebral Palsy Shows Effective
On average, a child is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy every hour of every day in the United States. It's a disease that can affect everything from a child's vision to their ability to walk. Therapy for these kids is tough and frustrating as this is a chronic health condition... (Source: Pediatrics News From Medical News Today)...
POSTED 02/02/2010 at 02:00 AM --
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Functional Outcomes After Upper Extremity Surgery for Cerebral Palsy: Comparison of High and Low Manual Ability Classification System Levels
Purpose: The heterogeneity of cerebral palsy makes interpretation and prediction of outcome after upper extremity surgery difficult. We hypothesized that the outcome of upper extremity surgery for cerebral palsy is related to the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) level.Methods: We reviewed 27 patients with a mean age of 22 years, who underwent upper extremity surgery for spastic cerebral palsy at a mean follow-up of 29 months. Patients were classified into 5 MACS levels using a standardized questionnaire completed by their primary caregivers. Preoperatively and at most recent follow-up visits, patients were assessed using the House scale and patient-reported functional outcomes on a 5-point scale. We compared the outcomes of patients with high (I–II, independence in daily activ......
POSTED 01/31/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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The use of cervical auscultation in tracheal aspiration in children with cerebral palsy
CONCLUSION: cervical auscultation can be used as an inference to risk of aspiration, therefore a sign to early intervention in this population. Furthermore, it is a non-invasive method. (Source: Revista CEFAC)...
POSTED 01/30/2010 at 09:58 AM --
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New AAN/CNS Guideline on Treatment of Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy
The new Practice Parameter endorses use of botulinum toxin A for localized and segmented spasticity and diazepam and, to a lesser degree, tizanidine for short-term treatment of generalized spasticity but finds insufficient data for other agents. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)...
POSTED 01/29/2010 at 11:11 AM --
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Transfer of the Psoas Tendon to the, at its origin detached, rectus femoris muscle in infantile cerebral palsy
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CommentDOI 10.1007/BF03180937Authors
James G. Jarvis, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Divison of Pediatric Orthopaedics Ottawa Canada
Journal Orthopedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1617-3838Print ISSN 0941-2530
Journal Volume Volume 7
Journal Issue Volume 7, Number 3 / September, 1999 (Source: Orthopedics and Traumatology)...
POSTED 01/29/2010 at 06:05 AM --
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Transfer of the psoas tendon to the, at its origin detached, rectus femoris muscle in infantile cerebral palsy
Summary
Objectives Correction of flexion contracture of hip allowing an erect position while standing and walking. The gain in function helps
to prevent a neurogenic dislocation of the coxofemoral joint.
Indications In infants with cerebral palsy unable to straighten the body before they can stand or walk. In ambulatory spastic children
and adolescents with bothersome hip flexion contracture.
Contraindications Severe retardation of motor development in patients with cerebral palsy in whom walking and standing cannot be anticipated.
Marked spastic-dystonic muscle weakness.
Surgical Technique In general, soft tissue releases at hip and knee are performed at the same sitting. Anterior approach to the hip. Detachment
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An internet-based physical activity intervention for adolescents with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial
Aim To determine the effectiveness of an 8-week internet-based, lifestyle physical-activity intervention for adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP).Method A randomized controlled trial using concealed allocation with blinded assessments at baseline, 10, and 20 weeks. Forty-one adolescents with CP participated (26 males, 15 females; mean age 13y 7mo, SD 1y 8mo, range 11[ndash]17y; Gross Motor Function Classification System levels: I, n=21; II, n=17; III, n=3; unilateral distribution n=16, bilateral n=25). Primary outcome was physical activity (NL-1000 accelerometers and self-report [Multimedia Activity Recall for Children and Adolescents: MARCA]). Secondary outcomes were exercise knowledge (a purpose-designed scale), attitudes, intention and self-efficacy (Lifestyle Education for Activity Pro......
POSTED 01/28/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Anti-Spasticity Medications Need Further Research
Only a few anti-spasticity medications used for children with cerebral palsy are backed by sufficient research to justify their use, according to a new review of scientific literature headed by a UT Southwestern Medical Center neurologist and conducted by a national panel of interdisciplinary experts nationwide. The findings prompted the American Academy of Neurology to release a new practice guideline on effective treatments. Dr. Mauricio Delgado-Ayala, professor of neurology at UT Southwestern is lead author of the guideline, which appears in the Jan... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)...
POSTED 01/28/2010 at 03:00 AM --
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Anti-Spasticity Medications Need Further Research
Only a few anti-spasticity medications used for children with cerebral palsy are backed by sufficient research to justify their use, according to a new review of scientific literature headed by a UT Southwestern Medical Center neurologist and conducted by a national panel of interdisciplinary experts nationwide... (Source: Neurology / Neuroscience News From Medical News Today)...
POSTED 01/28/2010 at 03:00 AM --
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Socio-economic inequalities in cerebral palsy prevalence in the United Kingdom: a register-based study
Dolk H, Pattenden S, Bonellie S, Colver A, King A, Kurinczuk JJ, Parkes J, Platt MJ, Surman G. Socio-economic inequalities in cerebral palsy prevalence in the United Kingdom: a register-based study. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology 2010. Evidence is unclear as to whether there is a socio-economic gradient in cerebral palsy (CP) prevalence beyond what would be expected from the socio-economic gradient for low birthweight, a strong risk factor for CP. We conducted a population-based study in five regions of the UK with CP registers, to investigate the relationship between CP prevalence and socio-economic deprivation, and how it varies by region, by birthweight and by severity and type of CP. The total study population was 1 657 569 livebirths, born between 1984 and 1997. Wards of reside......
POSTED 01/27/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Mechanical properties of the plantarflexor musculotendinous unit during passive dorsiflexion in children with cerebral palsy compared with typically developing children
Aim To examine the passive length[ndash]tension relations in the myotendinous components of the plantarflexor muscles of children with and without cerebral palsy (CP) under conditions excluding reflex muscle contraction.Method A cross-sectional, non-interventional study was conducted in a hospital outpatient clinic. Passive torque[ndash]angle characteristics of the ankle were quantified from full plantarflexion to full available dorsiflexion in 26 independently ambulant children with CP (11 females, 15 males; mean age: 6y 11mo, range 4y 7mo[ndash]9y 7mo) and 26 age-matched typically developing children (18 females, 8 males; mean age 7y 2mo, range 4y 1mo[ndash]10y 4mo). In the children with CP, the affected (hemiplegia; n=21) or more affected (diplegia; n=5) leg was tested; in typically dev......
POSTED 01/27/2010 at 06:00 PM --
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Rating scales for dystonia in cerebral palsy: reliability and validity
This study investigated the reliability and validity of the Barry[ndash]Albright Dystonia Scale (BADS), the Burke[ndash]Fahn[ndash]Marsden Movement Scale (BFMMS), and the Unified Dystonia Rating Scale (UDRS) in patients with bilateral dystonic cerebral palsy (CP).Method Three raters independently scored videotapes of 10 patients (five males, five females; mean age 13y 3mo, SD 5y 2mo, range 5[ndash]22y). One patient each was classified at levels I[ndash]IV in the Gross Motor Function Classification System and six patients were classified at level V. Reliability was measured by (1) intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for interrater reliability, (2) standard error of measurement (SEM) and smallest detectable difference (SDD), and (3) Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency. Validity wa......
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Effectiveness of functional progressive resistance exercise strength training on muscle strength and mobility in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial
Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of functional progressive resistance exercise (PRE) strength training on muscle strength and mobility in children with cerebral palsy (CP).Method Fifty-one children with spastic uni- and bilateral CP; (29 males, 22 females; mean age 10y 5mo, SD 1y 10mo, range 6y 0mo[ndash]13y 10mo; Gross Motor Function Classification System levels I[ndash]III) were randomized to the intervention group (n=26) or the control group (n=25, receiving usual care). The intervention group trained for 12 weeks, three times a week, on a five-exercise circuit, which included a leg-press and functional exercises. The training load progressively increased based on the child's maximum level of strength, determined by the eight-repetition maximum. Muscle strength (measured with hand-held......
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Characterization of spasticity in cerebral palsy: dependence of catch angle on velocity
Aim To evaluate spasticity under controlled velocities and torques in children with cerebral palsy (CP) using a manual spasticity evaluator.Method The study involved 10 children with spastic CP (six males, four females; mean age 10y 1mo, SD 2y 9mo, range 7[ndash]16y; one with quadriplegia, six with right hemiplegia, three with left hemiplegia; Gross Motor Function Classification System levels I [n=2], II [n=3], III [n=2], IV [n=2], and V [n=1]; Manual Ability Classification System levels II [n=5], III [n=4], and V [n=1]) and 10 typically developing participants (four males, six females; mean age 10y 3mo, SD 2y 7mo, range 7[ndash]15y). Spasticity and catch angle were evaluated using joint position, resistance torque, and torque rate at velocities of 90°, 180°, and 270° per second, contro......
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