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Could Caffeine in Pregnancy Help Prevent Cerebral Palsy in Kids?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2024
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Experiments in sheep are hinting that doses of caffeine given to women in pregnancy, as well as their newborns after birth, could prevent cerebral palsy.
Cerebral palsy is a disabling condition often caused by asphyxia -- reductions in oxygen supply -- around the time of...
Surgery Helps Young Kids With Cerebral Palsy Walk, Regardless of Age
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2024
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A surgery that helps 7- to 10-year-olds with cerebral palsy walk also helps older kids and teens with the condition, a groundbreaking study shows.
"We had thought that the older kids would not do as well, but there was really no difference in outcomes between the two gro...
People With Cerebral Palsy Could Be in the Crosshairs of the Opioid Crisis
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2023
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People with cerebral palsy are more likely to be prescribed opioids to manage pain, making them vulnerable to the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States, according to a new study.
While pain is common among patients with cerebral palsy, opioids may not be as helpful ...
Out-of-Network Costs Raise Medical Bills for Special Needs Kids
- HealthDay Reporter
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2022
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Special needs children often require out-of-network care from specialists, which means more out-of-pocket costs and extra stress for families, a new study finds.
"In the U.S., the reality is that the more health care needs you have, especially from specialists, the great...