Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Oftentimes, Rutgers University conducts research on topics that affect the student body and the surrounding community. And in a study that was published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Rutgers University did exactly that. The study focused on the development of pediatric evaluations and the delays that occur when patients with attention deficits, hyperactive disorder (ADHD), autism and cerebral palsy seek treatment. And through this research, it was discovered that the average national wait time for someone seeking developmental pediatric evaluations is anywhere between five to six months. The reason for this? The Rutgers study found that in the entirety of the United States, there are only 1,000 pediatricians who are trained to specialize in the treatment of these specific disorders. But that's not all. The study took a closer look at appointments made for pediatric evaluations in Spanish and discovered thatabout one-third of the programs for these evaluations did not offer any accommodations for those who spoke other languages. The study was conducted using a method known as the mystery shopper strategy, where, in this case, a bilingual research assistant contacted several pediatric programs asking to make an appointment for an evaluation for his son who was … Continue reading →

Developed by Morphogenesis, IFx-VETcancer vaccine is a multi-indication cancer immunotherapy that's offered by Veterinary Oncology Services. In 2013, Veterinary Oncology Services gained authorization from the USDA to provide IFx-VET across the U.S. Tara Corrigan, director of operations at Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center, brushes David the horse. Jenna Stigall smiles with David the horse. Tara Corrigan, director of operations at Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center, brushes David the horse. Jenna Stigall smiles with David the horse. To date, personalized IFx-VETvaccines have been provided to veterinarians for the treatment of 37 different types of cancer in over 113 breeds of dogs, cats and horses with extremely favorable results, according to the company's website. Tara Corrigan, director of operations at Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center, has been searching for a treatment for Raemelton's therapy horse, David, for the past four years. She learned of IFx-VET "out of the blue" while reading an article about an American Thoroughbred racehorse known as Alphabet Soup that received the treatment. She's been working with Raemelton's veterinarian, Dr.RobertKrueger of Mount Vernon Animal Hospital, to help get David's melanoma cancer treated. According to Krueger, this type of cancer is common among gray horses. "What cancer does is it hides from your … Continue reading →

THE Balmer family are not alone in their quest to secure cerebral palsy treatment known as selective dorsal rhizotomy. Several families appeared in the Oxford Mail before, seeking the same surgery. Barton mum Paula Masih-Gill fundraised for SDR for her son Gabriel, now 17, who has cerebral palsy as well as a complex bone condition. He has since been accepted for surgery in Nottingham, scheduled for August. Mrs Masih-Gill, 41, said: Its a massive relief, we fought for this for five years. All our dreams are coming true. Initially we thought the operation was only done in America. The operation was pioneered decades ago in America but only recently made it across to the UK. Kidlington mum Sophie Haines, 30, made her first public appeal in 2013 for SDR funding for her son Camren. Now six, Camrens spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy is still hampering his childhood as his family struggles to meet the cost of surgery in the USA. Mrs Haines said: We are still fundraising, Camren is not deemed eligible for SDR in the UK because he is too severely affected [by his condition]. With this surgery, Ive seen children go from commando crawling to walking unaided. I want … Continue reading →

The family of a four-year old girl suffering from cerebral palsy are appealing for help in funding vital therapy to allow the little girl to walk independently. Lenuta Magda and husband Nicolaeare hoping to reach a total of 30,000 to fund Alinas physiotherapy and specialist oxygen therapy to help her lead a more normal life. At the moment, the plucky youngster has splints on both legs and on her right arm and relies on a walking stick. The family, who live in Oxford, are hoping that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) will help achieve the best outcome for her future quality of life. The therapy, which takes up to three hours a session, enhances the bodys natural healing process by inhalation of 100% oxygen in a total body chamber. The family are planning on travelling to Romania to undergo the treatment, costing around 100 a day for 15-20 days. The therapy is significantly cheaper abroad than it is in the UK, costing up to 300 a day, but it needs to be repeated every four to six months to achieve the best outcome. When asked how her daughter is coping, Lenuta said: Shes amazing. She goes to oxygen therapy for three … Continue reading →

The family of cerebral palsy sufferer Ben Baddeley have spoken of their despair after the NHS refused to fund his treatment. North Staffs Clinical Commissioning Group has told Amy and Gary Baddeley they will not pay for the vital physio Ben needs to walk without pain. Mirror readers helped to raise 20,000 to privately fund two selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) operations cancelled by the NHS due to Tory cuts in Feb 2014. Family, friends, and supporters gave another 25,000 for follow up treatment. But the Baddeleys have now run out money, and may make a bid to get the 11,000 fee for Bens first op returned, as it was cancelled by the NHS at the very last minute. They were told to write to the Parliamentary Ombudsman if they disagree with the funding decision. Amy, 32, of Silverdale, Staffs., said: We are in contact with the gentleman who paid 11,000 for that first op and in his opinion the NHS should return the money. Ben is currently suffering with his hips and he really needs that to be treated before further damage is done. His account is currently empty. We are waiting on a donation via cheque to clear so … Continue reading →

BBC News Holly Greenhow: Girl with cerebral palsy makes 'big improvement' BBC News An 11-year-old girl with cerebral palsy has made a "huge improvement" since undergoing pioneering stem cell treatment in the US, her mother said. Holly, from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, was deprived of oxygen at birth, leaving her movement, balance and ... Read this article: Holly Greenhow: Girl with cerebral palsy makes 'big improvement' - BBC News … Continue reading →

The Peace Bridge, at the request of the Make Lemon Aide Foundation, will be bathed in green lighting Saturday to mark National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Lauren Walier, 18, began the nonprofit foundation after she learned six years ago that there was little federal funding for a condition that she and 17 millions others have across the country. Walier and her family live outside Atlanta, but her parents, Sherry and Peter Walier, are Hamburg natives, and many of the foundations activities take place in Western New York. The Walier family looks to improve CP treatment in Buffalo using some of the proceeds raised in Run/Walk/Roll events in the region. This years fourth annual event will take place June 11 at Wilkeson Pointe at the Outer Harbor. For more information, visit makelemonaide.org. Also Saturday, the Niagara Falls Illumination Board will turn off the lights on the Horseshoe and American falls from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. to mark the World Wildlife Funds global Earth Hour initiative and help raise awareness and support for action on the issue of climate change. [RELATED STORY: The Make Lemon Aide Foundation hosts an annual fundraiser in the Southtowns] Read the rest here: Peace Bridge to go … Continue reading →

Comments(0) A fundraising campaign has been launched in aid of the family of a mum killed in the Westminster terror attack. Married mother-of-two Aysha Frade, 43, was among those killed when a car careered across Westminster Bridge on Wednesday (March 22) afternoon. Her story touched Shane Yerrell, 32, from Waltham Abbey, who has set up a Justgiving page in her memory. "I went to the scene to pay my respects," he said. "I read about Aysha, she was a mum on her way to pick up her kids that really got me. "No-one should have to be taken away from their children. "I was touched by her situation." Shane received a British Citizen award at Westminster just a couple of months ago, and noticed the contrast in the atmosphere, but still found people banding together in defiance of terrorism. "When something like this happens, people pull together," he added. READ MORE: Police say 'no specific threat' to county after London terror attack "It shows there's a lot of good people, far more than there are bad people." In just a couple of days, Shane's efforts have raised more than 400 towards a target of 1,000 for the family of Aysha, … Continue reading →

A young boy with a rare form of cerebral palsy is able to play with his friends at school for the first time thanks to a new powered wheelchair. Born prematurely at 35 weeks, Alfie Porter-Smith was diagnosed with a rare form of cerebral palsy at just nine-months-old. The condition left him floppy and unable to walk unaided. A lack of strength in his right hand also meant he struggled to use a manual wheelchair to power himself along. Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play Play now Watch this video again Video will play in Alfies parents Fiona and Rod, from Dinas Powys, had hoped to raise enough money to pay for advanced rehabilitation treatment and physiotherapy to improve his standard of living. What Alfie really wanted to be able to do was run around with his friends and keep up with their fun and games, Fiona said. The family heard about Designability, a national charity which provides life-changing assistive technologies to people with disabilities. They provided Alfie with a Wizzybug - a powered wheelchair designed especially for children under the age of five. The chair - which is operated by a simple control system - allows Alfie … Continue reading →