Cerebral palsy (CP) starts in early childhood, and is a motor impairment that does not progress. CP is caused when children are deprived of oxygen during birth, or because of other factors around that ...

Adults living with cerebral palsy cannot die from cerebral palsy, yet the condition is commonly listed as an underlying cause of death on records for adults with cerebral palsy. Research from the ...

Study indicates wider use of genetic testing in children with cerebral palsy should be considered Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of physical disability in children. Every year 140 ...

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and an international team of researchers shows about 14% of cerebral palsy cases may be tied to de novo ...

October 6 is observed as World Cerebral Palsy Day. World Cerebral Palsy Day aims to raise awareness about cerebral palsy. The day also aims to educate people about the challenges faced by people ...

A new international research group has been established to investigate the underlying genetic causes of cerebral palsy, spurred on by the discoveries of University of Adelaide researchers. The news ...

The short answer is yes, medical negligence can cause cerebral palsy, and, when that happens, the law allows victims to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable. Cerebral palsy (“C.P.”) is a ...

Two medical students at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine recently designed a bionic knee brace that could provide more mobility for people with cerebral palsy than current knee braces. Cerebral ...

Doctors use a few different scales when looking at how cerebral palsy affects your body and life. It’s important to note that these scales aren’t progressive. Cerebral palsy is a motor condition that ...

SUNY Cortland physical education majors often can be found rolling around in wheelchairs in a Student Life Center gym, playing a pickup basketball game and learning to interact with their friends and ...

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of physical disability in children. Every year 140 children are diagnosed with cerebral palsy in Quebec. It has historically been considered to be caused ...