Cerebral Palsy
$6.5 Million Cerebral Palsy Settlement Reached
The family of 7-year-old Roberto Morales, Jr. reached a cerebral palsy settlement for $6.5 million this week. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy after his birth in 2001, Morales now suffers from limited mobility and requires continued health care. The settlement will help with his ongoing health care costs. Inadequate Oxygen to the Brain Roberto was delivered…
Read MoreHow Do You Know If Your Child’s CP Was Preventable?
Thousands of babies are diagnosed with cerebral palsy each year in the United States, and the majority of those are due to unknown causes. However, some may be due to an obstetrical error. So the question arises for parents, how do I know if my child’s condition was preventable? How do I know when or…
Read MoreQuestions about Stem Cell Research?
You are not alone. Many parents want to know if stem cell therapy will help their child with cerebral palsy, and this is understandable given the stories we sometimes hear in the media about a child who was “cured” after receiving a stem cell transplant. While such anecdotal evidence is promising, it’s important for parents…
Read MoreFoundation Gives $10M for Research into Cerebral Palsy & Other Conditions
The Hope Center for Neurological Disorders has received a $10 million gift from the Danforth Foundation for research into the diagnosis and treatment of cerebral palsy and other conditions caused by injury to the brain and/or central nervous system. About Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that impairs movement and is…
Read MoreNew Rule Against Benzene Exposure at Work
According to recent reports, the Labor Department is racing to complete and implement a new rule that was opposed by President-elect Barack Obama regarding benzene emissions. The new rule would supposedly make it harder for the government to regulate toxic substances to which employees are exposed to while on the job. The rule is reportedly…
Read MoreDisability Conference Offers Practical Care Advice for Families
The 9th Annual Chronic Illness and Disability conference will explore issues involving the transition from pediatric to adult-based care. The two day conference, which will be held at Baylor College of Medicine in November, is open to families dealing with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Parents, teens and young adults can attend the conference to…
Read MoreCities May Influence Preterm Birth Risk
Very preterm birth – prior to 32 weeks gestation – is one of the greatest risk factors for cerebral palsy, and a new study suggests that the area where a pregnant woman lives may influence her risk of delivering preterm. Black Women Face Greater Risk Researchers looked at preterm birth rates among black, white…
Read MoreInformation about Cerebral Palsy, Resources and Blogs
I was over reading Glenda Watson Hyatt over at her Doitmyselfblog and found a couple of interesting posts. I had blogged about her last year when she was competing for the blogger of the year competition. Sometimes Cerebral Palsy Means Spilled Cereal – (Photo credit: Peter Galbraith). Having cerebral palsy means never being quite sure…
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