A coincidence has lead a family in Illinois to open up a bakery and help their son with cerebral palsy find a job. Fox 5 DC reported on the success. Margaret Cortes found herself unemployed in 2018 and worrying about how she was going to help care for her son with cerebral palsy, who was …
From Quadriplegia To Amateur Boxing
A 31-year-old man has successfully qualified to fight in his first amateur fight despite being born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. The CBC reports on his achievement. Zeus Sequeira was born in India. Seven months in the pregnancy, his mother felt there was something wrong. An ultrasound found that Zeus’ umbilical cord was wrapped around his …
Father Convicted After His Abuse Kills His Infant Son
A hematoma is a pocket of internal bleeding usually caused by trauma. When these are discovered in babies, it’s a serious condition, not just for the injury itself but because it can be a sign of abuse or birth injury. Police can be called in to investigate, as what happened to one man in Wisconsin …
Watch Out For Perfectionism During Recovery From A Birth Injury
Coping with the aftermath of a brain injury is difficult, but it becomes even more difficult if you believe that recovery should go faster than you’d like, or if you believe that you can return to perfect function after the injury. Yahoo Lifestyle reported on why perfectionism can be a barrier to recovery. After treatment, …
Standardized Testing Rules Can Discriminate Against Disabled Children
Standardized testing of American students has been a requirement since the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act in the early 2000s. Some of the consequences of this act have been quite horrific, especially for disabled children. The Washington Post reported on two episodes, one of which involved a child with cerebral palsy. Florida …
Brain Processes Fear Differently After Injury
Could a baby develop PTSD after a brain injury during birth? The answer may be yes according to a new study published by UCLA. Science Daily reported on the study. The researchers wanted to know why PTSD developed in veterans after concussion-like injuries. They found that traumatic brain injuries can cause changes in a region …
Disabled Child With CP Dies Before Fulfilling School Dream Due To Discrimination In Japan
People with disabilities in other nations may not have the same protections that we do here, and that can lead to tragic circumstances. We have an example from Japan. Mainichi reports. In Japan, getting into a good high school can have life-long benefits. But one man with cerebral palsy was rejected 27 times from entering …
Neonates Experience Highest Severity Injuries In Malpractice Study
While we do hold doctors to account for their errors, we do believe that most doctors do not want to harm their patients intentionally. Doctors do perform studies to improve outcomes. Medpage Today reported on a study that looked at malpractice cases in children and some of the trends they noticed. The study looked at …
Five-Year-Old Diagnosed With CP One Of The Top YouTubers This Year
YouTube success may seem like a strange subject for this blog, but one of the top YouTubers this year is a five-year-old who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. She made $18 million off of her channels last year! Russia Beyond reported on her story. Nastya Radzinskaya was born in Russia in 2014 and was diagnosed …
Teen Father Accused Of Abusing Second Child
A father and mother from Pennsylvania are facing new charges of child abuse after already being accused of abusing their infant. WPXI reported on the incidents. Back in September, the father was arrested for aggravated assault and child endangerment. He called 911 to say the baby was vomiting and choking. When doctors examined the child, …
Grant Awarded To Test New Treadmill Training Technique For Children With CP
A $2.7 million research grant has been awarded to help with a five-year trial to see if “short-burst” treadmill training can help children with CP. Cerebral Palsy News Today reported on the grant and the study. Treadmill training is used to help teach children with CP to walk better by improving their motor control. The …
Court Hears Reason Why Baby Died 12 Hours After Birth
A court in Ireland listened to the story of a mother whose baby died in her arms 12 hours after birth in 2012. RTE has the story. The court ruled that there was a “medical misadventure” after they heard that doctors tried six times to use forceps and vacuum extraction to deliver a baby. Due …
Infant Given A Sip Of Alcohol At A Party, Dies Soon After
Alcohol and babies do not mix. Babies are not able to process alcohol very well. They absorb it more quickly, and due to their small size and limited blood volume, it takes much less to cause alcohol poisoning. Even alcohol in breast milk can cause difficulties with sleep and development in babies. A story in …
Two Boys With Cerebral Palsy Play On Broadway For “A Christmas Carol”
Who says that people with disabilities can’t act? Two boys with cerebral palsy are playing the role of Tiny Tim on Broadway in this year’s revival of “A Christmas Carol”. PIX 11 reported on the story. The boys are named Jai Srinivasan and Sebastian Ortiz. They are best friends. Neither of them had much acting …
Mother Put Under After Epidural Wears Off In The Middle Of Her C-Section
It is easy to put someone under with anesthesia. It’s much more difficult to do it safely and keep them under, even for something like an epidural. A mother in England swore off of getting pregnant ever again after her epidural wore off in the middle of her C-section. Metro reported on the incident. The …
Young Woman With CP Shatters Stereotypes
A high school senior in Georgia is showing what’s possible to do even if you have cerebral palsy. Cathryn Gray wants to be a role model and she’s certainly done a lot to be one. NorthFulton.com reported on her achievements. From an early age, her family pushed her to get into athletics. Children with cerebral …
“Perfect” Santa Helps Child With Cerebral Palsy
A video of Santa holding a sleeping 4-year-old with cerebral palsy has gone viral. ABC 15 News reported on the phenomenon. The video shows Briana MacIntosh asleep in the arms of Santa. Santa was visiting Emerald Square Mall in Rhode Island. According to Briana’s mom, she suffered a birth injury and is 100% dependent on …
Mother Fighting To Get False Child Abuse Claim Out Of Her Child’s Medical Records
A mother has made a claim against ProMedical Monroe Regional Hospital in Michigan after the hospital accused her of child abuse. 13 ABC reported on the matter. The mother gave birth to a large baby, over eight pounds. She knew the risks as a former labor and delivery nurse. When the baby was born, she …
Mother Faces Manslaughter After Baby Dies Immediately After Birth From Alcohol Poisoning
Most people know that you should not drink while you’re pregnant. Alcohol can cause fetal alcohol syndrome and life-long problems for the child. Sadly, in this case, a child in Texas died immediately after birth from alcohol poisoning. Fox 5 reports. First responders found the baby on the second floor of a home, blue and …
Father Kills His Three-Week Son In Cold Blood
We have a horrific story from the UK about a father who stabbed his three-week son to death then tried to kill the mother. Chronicle Live reported on the incident. The father, Denis Beytula, has been recommended for a 23-year minimum sentence for his actions. Before the child’s birth, he told people that if he …
Mother Arrested For Causing Her Child’s Brain To Bleed In Argument
We have a tragic story today from Florida about a mother who injured her five-month-old boy in an argument. Fox 10 reported on the matter. The mother is facing felony child abuse charges after the boy was diagnosed with a severe brain bleed. He is currently in critical condition. The 30-year-old told the police that …
New Data Logger May Lead To Better Control Mechanism For Powered Wheelchairs
Powered wheelchairs are necessary for some people with cerebral palsy. However, for those with dyskinetic cerebral palsy, this proves to be a challenge. Dyskinesia causes the body to move involuntarily and each person with it will move in a different way. This proves to be a challenge for programming how a powered wheelchair should react …
Recall Announced For Incubators That Can Open From The Inside
The FDA has announced a new recall for 23,000 incubators made between 2008 and 2019. The Daily Hornet reported on the matter. Six infants have been injured so far from the medical devices. The recall covers GE Giraffe Incubators, Giraffe OmniBeds, and Carestations. The problem is that the panels and doors fail to latch properly. …
Blue Light Phototherapy Keeps Boy Alive With Rare Disease
Blue light phototherapy is a common treatment for severe infant jaundice. The blue light helps break down bilirubin in the body. Excess bilirubin can cause a type of brain damage called kernicterus. However, there is a rare disease where the body cannot break down bilirubin and light therapy has to be used for life. Stock …
Successful Nerve Surgeries In India Help Repair Erb’s Palsy Cases
An article from India shows how successful surgery can help children born with Erb’s palsy. New India Express reported on the success. In one case, a three-month-old child received a special microsurgery on the leg and brachial plexus to do a nerve transplant. They used the nerves from the legs to bypass the damaged sections …