Tag: Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy Interventions Should Be Started Early
Parents should be involved in programs with task- and context-specific interventions to improve motor and cognitive outcomes
Higher Risk for Noncommunicable Diseases Seen in Cerebral Palsy
Adults with cerebral palsy have higher risk for cardiovascular, respiratory disease
Risk for Mental Health Disorders Up for Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Prevalence of some mental health disorder categories higher with CP, neurodevelopmental disorders
Adults With Cerebral Palsy at Higher Risk for Osteoporosis
U.K. study also shows association between CP and osteoarthritis when adjusting for other factors
Haptoglobin Expression Tied to Outcomes in Preterm Newborns
Worse outcomes in preemies lacking haptoglobin who were exposed to inflammation in utero
Higher Risk for Depression, Anxiety Seen With Cerebral Palsy
Association seen in patients with cerebral palsy without accompanying intellectual disability
Scoliosis Surgery Found Beneficial for Cerebral Palsy Patients
Significant improvements in long-term health-related quality of life seen
Cord Blood Improves Motor Function With Cerebral Palsy
Improved brain connectivity, motor function seen in dose-dependent manner
Obesity in Early Pregnancy May Up Rate of Cerebral Palsy
Association statistically significant in full-term, but not preterm, infants
Prepregnancy BMI May Affect Cerebral Palsy Risk in Offspring
Slight increase in risk for overweight/obese woman, but overall odds remain low
