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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
Posted on: . Category: Kernicterus
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 …
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You might have seen recent health stories about how the gut biome is important for human health. There’s been a similar debate about bacteria in the placenta. It was thought that it was a sterile environment, but in 2014 a study came out that said that low levels of bacteria were in there. A new …
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In addition to the physical challenges faced by people with disabilities, there are also social challenges. Sadly, people with disabilities can face discrimination by people who don’t know better. A story from Ireland illustrates this. David Browne is an adult with cerebral palsy. He tried to board a bus to go home after seeing family …
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Deciding to take anyone off life support, much less a baby, is a heart-wrenching decision. A fight in Texas between a hospital and a family over this issue has ruled in favor of the family for now. NBC 4 reported on the case. A young girl was born prematurely in a Ft. Worth hospital. She …
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Cerebral palsy is a life-long condition that affects motor skills and can cause pain, fatigue, and sleep difficulties. A new study details how people with CP who are entering young adulthood fare mentally and physically compared to abled people. Cerebral Palsy News Today reported on the study. Many people with CP report that they have …
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Premature babies have difficulty breathing. This can lead to hypoxia and cause brain damage. However, damage can also happen if there is too much oxygen. Two studies were reported that may point to a new way to balance oxygen levels in ventilators for babies that would get them off a ventilator sooner. Medical Xpress reports. …
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A new study reveals that while intensive physical therapy does bring improvement in the therapy room, it does not mean that motor performance in daily life will be improved. Cerebral Palsy News Today reported on the study. The researchers wanted to look at the differences between capacity, someone’s ability to do something, and performance, how …
