Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy

Overall survival of babies born extremely preterm has improved in recent years, but evidence for improvements in longer term neurodevelopmental outcomes is limited Recent changes in obstetric care include how, when, and to whom to administer steroids, surfactant, and new treatments such as antenatal magnesium sulphate or delayed cord clamping and placental transfusion Active participation of parents in treatment may positively influence bonding as well as longer term outcomes for child and family Variability in provision of care for extreme preterm birth has an impact on morbidity and mortality outcomes Extreme preterm birth has a social impact on mothers, fathers, children born preterm, and their families; the value of investing early in life to prevent later complications is now widely recognised Extreme preterm birth, defined as birth before 28 weeks gestational age (box 1),1 affects about two to five in every 1000 pregnancies, and varies slightly by country and by definitions used. Severe maternal morbidity, including sepsis and peripartum haemorrhage, affects around a quarter of mothers delivering at these gestations.2 For the babies, survival and morbidity rates vary, particularly by gestational age at delivery but also according to other risk factors (birth weight and sex, for example) and by country.34 In this update, we focus on high income countries and provide a broad overview of extreme preterm birth epidemiology, recent changes, and best practices in obstetric and neonatal management, including new treatments such as antenatal magnesium sulphate or changes in delivery management such as delayed cord clamping and placental transfusion. We cover short and long term medical, psychological, and experiential consequences for individuals born extremely preterm, their mothers and families, as well as preventive measures that may reduce the incidence of extreme preterm birth Continue reading →

To walk into any one of the Latika Roy Foundation (LRF)s centres in Dehradun is to enter a world of joy, commitment and dedication. To some, it may appear that this is also a world of pain. After all, the LRF caters to children and adults with varying disabilities Continue reading →

Cord blood stem cells can be used in medical transplants for more than 80 conditions In an effort to regulate cord blood and stem cell centres, the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and Future has passed new regulations that legislate and improve services provided by stem cell providers in the UAE. The new regulatory framework signed by the Secretary General of the Cabinet has been set to avoid malpractice within a legislative framework and enhance the public health of the community. Continue reading →

"Feel the fear and do it anyway" is the motto of 23 year old Rotorua local Nikayla Wood, and will be the fore when she takes part in the Mount Festival of Multisport in Mt Maunganui on Saturday, 22 January. Nikayla was born with Athetoid Cerebral Palsy which affects her speech and motor-skills confining her fulltime to a wheelchair. Continue reading →

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for Australian children aged five to 11 officially got underway this week, but not without a few hiccups. On Monday, many parents were left frustrated and scrambling to find new appointments for their children after vaccine supply issues triggered widespread, last-minute cancellations. Health authorities have urged parents not to panic, saying there are enough supplies for all eligible children to receive a first dose by the end of the month. Continue reading →

Jeff Mitsuo is the 32-year-old painter behind the account Paint with Jeff, which just clocked in with 1.3 million followers. The artist from Ontario was born with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects his motor abilities. Continue reading →

National Review Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urged Senate Republicans to vote against President Bidens choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security, blasting Alejandro Mayorkas as an ethically-compromised partisan lawyer. Continue reading →

We wanted to share the back story on the remarkable photo and how the community has come together to help the teen follow his dreams. Continue reading →

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The Ministry of Health indicated that of the total of 2,086,806 infected with COVID-19 in Colombia, there are 102,863 active cases. Continue reading →