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A new National Institutes of Health-funded study found that 14% of cerebral palsy cases, one of the most common childhood disabilities, includes an important genetic component. The results come from the largest study of genes and cerebral palsy and will help researchers develop better treatments for some children with cerebral palsy. Determining Cause in Cerebral […]

A new study published in the journal Brain Research reports that the stem cells found in umbilical cord blood could provide an effective new treatment for brain injuries in infants. Because brain damage causes so many lasting repercussions, including lifelong disabilities like cerebral palsy, this is an important development. Oxygen Deprivation and Infant Brain Injury […]

While the COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on everyone, children with disabilities are in danger of being left behind. Cerebral palsy and other childhood disabilities limit mobility, cause associated health conditions, and may even cause learning disabilities. These children need special education services, and for many, the new normal of remote learning is a very […]

Cerebral palsy is a common childhood disability, and one that persists into adulthood, primarily affecting movements and mobility. Several things can lead to cerebral palsy, but the underlying cause is brain damage or malformation during fetal development, labor, or delivery. It is difficult to detect brain damage right after birth, unless it is severe, but […]

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) occurs when a fetus or baby does not get enough oxygen to the brain, leading to damage and potentially to conditions like cerebral palsy. It can happen during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. HIE can cause mild to severe disabilities, depending on how long or how significantly the brain was deprived of […]

In vitro fertilization, IVF, is an important medical technology that helps women and couples conceive and deliver babies. Those who struggle with fertility have relied on this technology to be able to have families. The risk of developing cerebral palsy has long been higher in IVF-born babies, though. As compared to the population of spontaneously […]