High cost of feral cats (7) Oct 29, 2009
Toxoplasmosis also damages human embryos, causing infant mortality, cerebral palsy, blindness, mental retardation and other birth defects. Plus, feral cats transfer roundworms, hookworms and ringworm to humans and wildlife. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Letter: Awareness of hurtful labels can improve PSU community Oct 28, 2009
As someone with a sister who has cerebral palsy and remains in a wheelchair unable to speak, I felt a personal connection with her moving story of her relationship with her brother. I, too, can recall going to the Special Olympics to support my sister or helping my mother decorate my sister's wheelchair for Halloween. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Really big news when Red Sox won World Series 5 years ago Oct 27, 2009
Miller is virtually unknown to Boston sports fans largely because he lives with cerebral palsy, which has impaired his speech and motor skills, generally precluding him from on-air appearances. His specialty is collecting sound bites and news items for WBZ.. (Boston Globe)
H1N1: 'pushing hospitals to their limit' Oct 27, 2009
In some cases, patients hardest hit by the virus are children with asthma, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Others are pregnant women, who account for a disproportionate number of deaths. (USA Today)
Man walks golf tour with cane to inspire others Oct 26, 2009
N-J/ Jerry Schwartz, left, of United Cerebral Palsy and D.J. Gregory smile during the 40th anniversary party Thursday for the organization at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach. Despite having cerebral palsy, Gregory has walked numerous events of the PGA Tour ... The 31-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, just had a dream. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Woman's whose scooter was stolen gets new ride Oct 26, 2009
A woman with cerebral palsy is back on the move again after a KGW viewer came through to help replace her stolen scooter. KGW-TV. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Maine Girl With 'Mermaid Syndrome' Dies at Age 10 Oct 26, 2009
"I live in Iowa. I have cerebral palsy. I love your video," 12-year-old Lydia Dawley wrote to Shiloh on Facebook. "You have a great personality I wish you lived close so we could be friends and hang out. You opened my eyes because you are so brave.". (Fox News)
Shiloh Pepin; fifth-grader had mermaid syndrome Oct 25, 2009
I have cerebral palsy. I love your video, 12-year-old Lydia Dawley wrote to Miss Pepin on Facebook. (Boston Globe)
Volunteers turn out to make a difference Oct 25, 2009
Officers and volunteers with the Student Government Association at Daytona State College worked at Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens in Port Orange, alongside volunteers from the United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida. At three lots in Daytona Beach, dozens of volunteers for Habitat for Humanity prepared foundations for three new homes. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Congo-Kinshasa: Child Disability, the Forgotten Crisis Oct 24, 2009
A year before, Helena was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and identified for therapy in Mugunga II IDP camp in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ... "Frequently women pregnant from rape do not seek pre- or peri-natal care, which can lead to the problems aforementioned, as well as birth trauma - either to the baby (ie lack of oxygen leading to cerebral palsy or some type of developmental delay) or to the woman (ie a fistula, which may or may not leave them incontinent)," said Keyser. (allAfrica.com)
Click to watch: Epilepsy: A Fight For The Cure Oct 24, 2009
More Americans are suffering from epilepsy than Parkinson's, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis combined ... More Americans are suffering from epilepsy than Parkinson's, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis combined ... Epilepsy affects nearly three million Americans, more than cerebral palsy, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis combined. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Schools push for swine flu injections Oct 23, 2009
Medical experts don t know why the virus is so lethal in children, but say that most of those who died had high-risk medical conditions such as asthma, muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy. The CDC does not keep exact numbers of swine flu deaths in adults, but reports indicate more than 600 Americans have succumbed. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Marquise Goodwin a success on and off the field Oct 23, 2009
It has everything to do with his 18-year-old sister, Deja, who has cerebral palsy, and his mom, Tamina, who is raising four children alone in Garland. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Just For The Health Of It- Cerebral palsy patient shows improvement Oct 23, 2009
A recent case study published in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health shows promising results for a 2-year-old boy suffering from cerebral palsy. According to the published report, 10,000 children are born in the U.S. each year with cerebral palsy ... The patient was diagnosed with hypotonic cerebral palsy, deriving from the traumatic birth. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Free clinic for children with special needs set for Nov. Oct 23, 2009
The Clinic practitioners work with a variety of children with a wide range of diagnoses, including: ADHD/ADD, cerebral palsy, autism, brain damage, Downs Syndrome, stroke, genetic disorders, and Brachial Plexus Disfunction. Each child will receive a free individualized lesson. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
First big wave of swine-flu shots set to start on Saturday Oct 23, 2009
Of the 552 Arizonans who have been hospitalized with H1N1 flu since the virus emerged in April, 67 percent have had an underlying health issue such as diabetes, asthma or cardiovascular disease, or neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy. Pregnant women and children are also particularly vulnerable. (AZCentral)
Swine flu clinics set up throughout Cochise County Oct 22, 2009
In addition, children with any condition that affects respiratory function including neurological conditions such as intellectual and developmental disability, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, seizure disorders, metabolic conditions or other neuromuscular disorders have higher risk. Vaira Harik, Cochise County Health Director, explains that the patients being vaccinated at these first clinics healthy kids as well as kids with underlying medical conditions are drawn from both the first and... (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Handicap playground hits goal Oct 22, 2009
Bid specifications are now being compiled for a new handicap accessible playground inside Northside Park after a $30,000 grant from the state Department of Rehabilitation Services completed a years-long fund-raising campaign begun by a woman with cerebral palsy ... Born with cerebral palsy, Burton has worked diligently to help disabled Neshoba County children, overcoming many obstacles of her own to establish a foundation to raise awareness about disabilities while encouraging activities that... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Culinary calendar Oct 22, 2009
"20TH ANNUAL DESSERT FANTASY," fundraiser for United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii, including a silent auction, and entertainment by Herb Ohta Jr.; 1-3 p.m. Nov. 1, Pacific Beach Hotel, Grand Ballroom; $25; tickets, 532-6744. NEW KAUA'I COMMUNITY MARKET, sponsored by Kauai Country Farm Bureau and Kauai Community College, with locally grown food, culinary treats, agricultural and culinary demonstrations and "talk story," 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, KCC campus, front parking lot, fronting... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mental health coalition seeks help from NC gov Oct 21, 2009
The budget cuts are reducing hope for people such as Kelly Woodall of Raleigh, who has cerebral palsy. With little use of her hands, Woodall is worried she ll have to give up her apartment because lawmakers decided to put an enrollment freeze on a health and personal care program that helps people with disabilities live at home. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Free H1N1 clinic set Oct 21, 2009
Children under 5 with asthma or more than one episode of wheezing during the past year, children or adolescents on long-term aspirin treatment and anyone with muscle or nerve disorders such as cerebral palsy should not receive the nasal vaccine, Billson said. Others who should not receive the vaccine include people with Guillain-Barre Syndrome and long-term health problems including heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes or any other metabolic disorder, anemia and... (Montana Standard, MT)
1,600 on waiting list for in-home care Oct 21, 2009
Most of the clients have mental and physical disabilities; several have cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or other debilitating diseases. Jonathan Lawrence is one of Morrow's clients. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Flu vaccine programme is launched Oct 21, 2009
Londonderry teenager Orla O'Kane, 14, who had cerebral palsy, died last week. Her parents were not told she had the virus until two days after her funeral. (BBC News -- UK)
Stimulus jolt: Bay Area labs land $240 million Oct 20, 2009
5 million for Children s Hospital Oakland Research Institute to $196,089 for a Marin County shop to develop a Wii-based video game for children with cerebral palsy already is in hand or going out the door to buy equipment and hire people ... The Larkspur studio also is starting work on the first phase of a video game for young cerebral palsy patients. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Elvis hair sells for $15,000 at auction Oct 20, 2009
Pepper, who had cerebral palsy, died in 1980. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- News)
Brain-damaged children often have cold feet Oct 20, 2009
"This hypothesis is supported by a study in the thesis that shows that children with cerebral palsy who had cold hands and feet also had problems with constipation, sleeping disorders, pain and impaired well-being," says Svedberg ... Neurological disorders in children include cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele and various neuromuscular disorders. (EurekAlert!)
Hair-raising prices at Elvis auction Oct 20, 2009
Pepper, who had cerebral palsy, died in 1980. Hills' star booked on DUI charge. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Urgent swine flu meeting called Oct 19, 2009
" The O'Kane family are said to be especially concerned because her school friends and elderly neighbours were among those who attended the wake. Another member of the family is now said to be suffering from the virus. 'Saddened'In a statement, the Western Trust expressed its deepest sympathy to the O'Kane family. It said their daughter, who had suffered from cerebral palsy, was "well known to Trust staff over many years" and added that they were "very saddened" by her death. The statement... (BBC News -- UK)
Elvis' hair sells for $15K Oct 19, 2009
Pepper, who had cerebral palsy, died in 1980. This document was originally published online on Monday, October 19, 2009. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
At your service Oct 19, 2009
United Cerebral Palsy of East Central Florida: Provides disabled youth and adult employment opportunities, supported living, adult basic education, youth transition employment services and vocational evaluation. 386-274-6474. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Scaling Back Justice? Oct 19, 2009
" Nowhere is the argument over "over-lawyering" more intense than in the field of medical malpractice. Critics point to studies, like , that calls the overhead cost of malpractice litigation "exorbitant," and says the issue is so complicated that claims can result in verdicts unfair to both doctors and patients. Not so, says Howard. And when it comes to medical claims, he indeed has no faith in juries . . . none at all . . . and wants the law changed. Today, says the medical profession, fear of... (CBS News)
Delle Donne at ease playing basketball again Oct 17, 2009
Delle Donne is extremely close with older sister, Lizzie, who is blind, deaf and has cerebral palsy. It was difficult to be apart from her for any long period of time. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Europe's shame Oct 16, 2009
Vasky is blind and suffers with cerebral palsy. She was abandoned in a baby unit and then sent to Mogilino at the age of four, where she grew up. (BBC News -- Europe)
10 Questions with Tracy Morgan Oct 16, 2009
But my oldest brother was born with cerebral palsy. So I had to develop a sense of humor. (Time.com)
Hanover horse farm hosted Special Olympics qualifier Oct 15, 2009
It was a rainy day for riding, but the participants, whose disabilities include Asperger Syndrome, autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy, did their best as their friends and family members cheered them on ... We deal with people who have mild to severe cerebral palsy, said Gina Petrino, one of Briggs therapeutic riding instructors ... According to the North American Riding for Handicapped Association, therapeutic riding can improve a person s balance, joint mobility, coordination, muscle tone... (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Drews crew ready to roll in the Greater Boston Walk Now For Autism fundraiser Oct 15, 2009
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 13 percent of children have a developmental disability, ranging from mild disabilities such as speech and language impairments to serious developmental disabilities like cerebral palsy or autism. - Approximately one third of parents who have children with autism notice a problem before the child s first birthday. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Preparing for two flu seasons Oct 15, 2009
The CDC states the live, intranasal vaccines are approved for people from 2 through 49 years of age who are not pregnant and do not have underlying health problems such as asthma, heart disease and cerebral palsy. The injections can be given to pregnant women and anyone 6 months through 24 years of age as well as anyone 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system. (Burlington Union, MA)
Many Hospitalized With Swine Flu Had Been Healthy Oct 14, 2009
About 30 percent of the children who died had chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. Among adults, about 30 percent died of severe bacterial pneumonia, she said Friday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Swine flu and kids: Heed warning signs Oct 14, 2009
Parents should also seek medical help if flu symptoms develop in children younger than 5 or with high-risk conditions, including asthma and other lung problems; cerebral palsy, epilepsy and other neurological diseases; heart, kidney or liver problems; and diabetes. A recent report from the CDC found that one-third of pediatric deaths from the new H1N1 virus were in children like Max, with no known underlying condition that would put them at risk. (Montana Standard, MT)
Chicago auction house all shook up over Elvis hair Oct 14, 2009
Pepper, who had cerebral palsy, died in 1980, three years after Presley, and left his collection to his nurse, and that who is putting the items up for auction, said Mary Williams, of the auction house. But it is clearly the hair that has generated the most buzz. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Treadmill aids children's motor skills Oct 14, 2009
Members of the Central PA Down Syndrome Awareness Group along with friends and members of the United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pennsylvania, Inc., helped raise money to purchase a treadmill that has been converted to help children with Down Syndrome learn to walk at a younger age ... The treadmill is housed at the Capital Area Childrens Center in Camp Hill, one of the facilities from which United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pennsylvania operates ... The treadmill and suspension system have also... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Local courses feeling effects of game's growth Oct 14, 2009
Their second win this season came in the Uncle Nick Sepe Cerebral Palsy Tournament at the Cypress course. The event was a sellout with 144 players sporting giddy-up in their gallops toward a team win. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Father's heartache Oct 14, 2009
Spencer Morrey, pictured with his father Craig, has severe cerebral palsy and requires 24-hour medical care ... Spencer has severe cerebral palsy and requires constant, 24-hour medical care. (CNN -- International)
4Doctors: Parents Should Heed Warnings on H1N1 and Children» Oct 14, 2009
Parents should also seek medical help if flu symptoms develop in children most vulnerable to flu complications: those younger than 5 or with high-risk conditions, including asthma and other lung problems; cerebral palsy, epilepsy and other neurological diseases; heart, kidney or liver problems; and diabetes. A recent report from the CDC found that one-third of pediatric deaths from the new H1N1 virus were in children like Max, with no known underlying condition that would put them at risk. (Fox News)
UPDATE: County Has Received Small Amounts of H1N1 Flu Vaccines Oct 14, 2009
" While the majority of Americans wait, parents and others are encouraged to seek medical attention for flu symptoms in children younger than 5 or with high-risk conditions including asthma, cerebral palsy, diabetes or heart, kidney or liver problems. Signs to seek immediate medical help include: Fast or troubled breathing; bluish skin color; lack of thirst; failure to wake easily; irritability; a sudden improvement of symptoms followed by a return to fever and cough; or fever with a rash. The... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Doctors Urge Parents To Keep Close Eye On Kids With Swine Flu Oct 13, 2009
Parents should also seek medical help if flu symptoms develop in children most vulnerable to flu complications including those younger than 5 or with high-risk conditions, including asthma and other lung problems; cerebral palsy, epilepsy and other neurological diseases; heart, kidney or liver problems; and diabetes. What Is Swine Flu. (KWTX.com, TX)
Parents' fight to find group home for severely disabled son Oct 13, 2009
The couple have three other young children, including a nine-year-old girl with cerebral palsy and vision impairment. They relinquished care of Aaron, hoping he would be placed in a permanent group home with round-the-clock care. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Walking papers: Seeing disease defeated family's goal Oct 13, 2009
Evie takes Depakene or valproic acid, which is typically prescribed for cerebral palsy patients, Jeff said. The byproduct of the drug helps produce a protein that SMA patients lack, which is needed to keep muscles working. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Melbourne Marathon Oct 13, 2009
The reason, because my daughter suffers from mild cerebral palsy, the very charity that the marathon supports. Needless to say the cause is close to my heart. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Double Trouble Oct 13, 2009
While they represent just of the general population, twins make up of the nation's cerebral palsy sufferers ... Cerebral palsy is the exception to this rule ... Also, in certain cases when one twin dies in utero, the survivor is more than 100 times more likely to have cerebral palsy. (Slate)
A mother's lament for disabled care Oct 13, 2009
People can be disabled for many reasons: strokes, acquired brain injury or, like my son, born with a condition such as cerebral palsy. As Victoria's Public Advocate, Colleen Pearce, revealed last month, the state system for care of people with disabilities is scandalous, racked by inadequate services and chronic accommodation shortages: about 2500 disabled people are unable to get supported accommodation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Cody Holloway's attitude drives him, not his disability Oct 11, 2009
Children with cerebral palsy may or may not think about the future in a different way from children without it ... The biggest part was for students to realize that Cody s cerebral palsy didn t affect his mental abilities, only his communication and mobility, said Joel Kadish, a Riverwood teacher and the faculty sponsor for student government. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Md. Hispanic Bar Assoc. names president Oct 10, 2009
She serves on the and on the boards of CASA de Maryland and United Cerebral Palsy of Central Maryland. A native of Peru, Ontaneda-Bernales graduated from the Law School in 2002. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Local students with H1N1? Oct 10, 2009
Dogman wrote on Oct 9, 2009 8:49 PM:" The artical also said most of the children had had severe underlying conditions, especially asthma and such neurological ailments as cerebral palsy. Lets not be leaving out Important information when Quoting the national news. thank you. Our prayers should still be with the parents of these children. ". Dogman wrote on Oct 9, 2009 9:37 PM:" Before anyone jumps on me about the last post. What I am trying to get across is to have your children vaccinated.... (Cameron Observer, MO)
76 Children Dead From Swine Flu: CDC Oct 10, 2009
About 30 percent of the children who died had chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, Schuchat said. The H1N1 flu is now widespread in 37 states, up from 27 states last week, Schuchat said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Exasperated judge tries to stop man from suing Oct 10, 2009
Bruce Fagel, who represents Cannon's parents, filed a medical malpractice lawsuit saying UC Davis staff caused injuries that caused the boy's cerebral palsy. According to Fagel's court declaration, attorneys for the University of California Board of Regents have said it's the largest settlement the university system has paid to settle a medical malpractice claim. (Fresno Bee)
Jury awards giant verdict against Bellevue Oct 10, 2009
Busone has cerebral palsy and brain damage that occurred because she was deprived of sufficient oxygen shortly after her birth, her attorneys argued. As a result, attorneys said, Busone is confined to a wheelchair and will require full-time home health aides for as long as she lives. (Albany Business Review, NY)
UC Davis Med Center settles suit for $6M Oct 10, 2009
Cannon Hoops has cerebral palsy due to neurological injuries he suffered during his birth at the local medical center on Dec. 1, 2004, Beverly Hills attorney Dr. Bruce Fagel said. Dr. Richard Graves was the attending physician. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Swine flu still spreading; blamed for 76 child deaths Oct 10, 2009
Most of the children had severe underlying conditions, especially asthma and such neurological ailments as cerebral palsy. Up to 30% of the children who didn't survive were previously healthy. (USA Today)
H1N1 vaccine available on Oct. 15 Oct 9, 2009
anyone with certain muscle or nerve disorders (such as cerebral palsy) which can lead to breathing or swallowing problems. anyone in close contact with a person with a severely weakened immune system (requiring care in a protected environment, such as a bone marrow transplant unit). (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Birth injury case costs ex-hospital $43.5M Oct 9, 2009
Tiffany Busone, 24, of Schoharie County, sued the hospital for malpractice, arguing she suffered cerebral palsy as a result of a lack of oxygen and a failure to properly resuscitate her during her birth on July 15, 1984, according to people familiar with the lawsuit. She was deprived of oxygen for 10 to 15 minutes, they said. (Albany Times Union)
Jesup & Lamont: This Year's Gold Circle Event Sponsor for Pony Power Therapies, Inc. Oct 8, 2009
Pony Power Therapies, Inc. was founded in 2000 to provide equine assisted activities to children and adults with autism, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, emotional disabilities, development delays, victims of trauma, abuse and multiple handicaps. Today, Pony Power at Three Sisters Farm houses 22 horses, goats, rabbits, a cat, two dogs and serves 200 riders with the help of over 200 volunteers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Reco... Oct 7, 2009
This is also extended to those with neuromuscular diseases such as someone prone to seizures or with cerebral palsy. The reasoning behind this group is the possibility the illness could lead to swallowing or breathing problems, causing the effects of influenza to be more extreme. (Suite101.com)
Africa: Continent Leads World in Premature Infant Deaths Oct 7, 2009
Defects include cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, and learning disabilities. Even infants born late preterm have a greater risk of re-hospitalisation, breathing problems, feeding difficulties, hypothermia, jaundice and delayed brain development. (allAfrica.com)
One Million 'Preemie' Babies Die Each Year Oct 6, 2009
Infants who survive preterm birth are at risk for a number of serious lifelong health problems such as cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, and learning disabilities. Currently, there is no reliable way to prevent or delay preterm birth. (MEDLINEplus)
