Cure Research for Cerebral Palsy

Latest Treatments for Cerebral Palsy

Some of the more recent treatments for Cerebral Palsy include:

• Family centered care
• Interdisciplinary clinics
• Intramuscular injections with botulinum toxin
• Physical therapy
• more treatments...»

Treatments for Cerebral Palsy

Treatments to consider for Cerebral Palsy may include:

• Anticonvulsants - for muscle spasms
• Braces
• Mechanical aids
• Counseling
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• more treatments...»

Cure Research discussion for Cerebral Palsy:

Research suggests that cerebral palsy results from incorrect cell development early in pregnancy. For example, a group of researchers has recently observed that more than one-third of children with cerebral palsy also have missing enamel on certain teeth. Scientists are also examining other events—such as bleeding in the brain, seizures, and breathing and circulation problems—that threaten the brain of a newborn baby. Some investigators are conducting studies to learn whether certain drugs can help prevent neonatal stroke, and other investigators are examining the causes of low birth-weight. Other scientists are exploring how brain insults (like brain damage from a shortage of oxygen or blood flow, bleeding in the brain, and seizures) can cause the abnormal release of brain chemicals and trigger brain disease. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Cerebral Palsy Information Page: NINDS)

Medical research for Cerebral Palsy: medical news summaries:

The following medical news items are relevant to medical research for Cerebral Palsy:

• Obstetrics and litigation backlash
• Pregnant diabetics at higher risk for birth defects
• Researchers find that urine protein measurement can determine preeclampsia risk
• More news »

Clinical Trials for Cerebral Palsy

Some of the clinical trials for Cerebral Palsy include:

• An Evaluation of Hyperbaric Treatments for Children With Cerebral Palsy - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Beneficial Effects of Antenatal Magnesium Sulfate (BEAM Trial) - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - magnesium sulfate
• Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX) for Cerebral Palsy - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Botulinum toxin type A
• Constraint-Based Therapy to Improve Motor Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Classification of Cerebral Palsy Subtypes - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• more trials...»

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Cerebral Palsy

Medical research papers related to Cerebral Palsy include:

• Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Developmental Delay in Children Born After Assisted Conception: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
• Vitamin K prior to preterm birth for preventing neonatal periventricular haemorrhage
• Botulinum toxin (Dysport) treatment of the spastic gastrocnemius muscle in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized trial comparing two injection volumes
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• Participation in life situations of 8-12 year old children with cerebral palsy: cross sectional European study.
• Early (<
• Magnesium sulphate for women at risk of preterm birth for neuroprotection of the fetus
• Is there a sensible way of delaying menarche in a 9 year and 5 month old girl (40 kg) with cerebral palsy who has reached Tanner stage 2 of pubertal development?
• Neurodevelopmental disabilities and special care of 5-year-old children born before 33 weeks of gestation (the EPIPAGE study): a longitudinal cohort study.
• Risk factors for adverse outcome in preterm infants with periventricular hemorrhagic infarction
• Inpatients with cerebral palsy and complex communication needs identified barriers to communicating with nurses
• Swimming with dolphins for children with cerebral palsy - is there any evidence of benefit?
• Indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy: update
• Intrauterine growth and survival in cerebral palsy
• Assessment: botulinum neurotoxin for the treatment of spasticity (an evidence-based review). Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology.
• Buyers' guide: Night time postural management equipment for children
• A randomized, controlled trial of magnesium sulfate for the prevention of cerebral palsy.
• A systematic review of the role of intrapartum hypoxia-ischemia in the causation of neonatal encephalopathy
• Two-year placebo-controlled trial of botulinum toxin A for leg spasticity in cerebral palsy
• Electrical simulation in addition to passive stretch has a small effect on spasticity and contracture in children with cerebral palsy: a randomised within-participant controlled trial
• Does botulinum toxin a combined with bracing prevent hip displacement in children with cerebral palsy and ``hips at risk``? A randomized, controlled trial
• Self-reported quality of life of 8-12-year-old children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional European study.
• Cerebral palsy: managing patients in primary care Read, reflect, respond
• Botulinum toxin for spasticity in children with cerebral palsy: a comprehensive evaluation.
• Constraint-induced movement therapy in the treatment of the upper limb in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a Cochrane systematic review
• Compared to a decade ago is there any evidence to suggest that children with cerebral palsy are living longer and has their average age increased?
• Constraint-induced movement therapy in the treatment of the upper limb in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy
• Effect of seat surface inclination on postural control during reaching in preterm children with cerebral palsy.
• Cost-effectiveness of intrathecal baclofen therapy for the treatment of severe spasticity associated with cerebral palsy
• Effectiveness of static weight-bearing exercises in children with cerebral palsy

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