Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy
Another Victory for Stem Cell Transfusions
One option for young children with cerebral palsy involves stem cells taken from their umbilical cords (we blogged about it in April). While the procedure is costly and not always successful, it can help children with cerebral palsy make remarkable recoveries. Xander McKinley is a testament to the procedure’s possibility. He was born with cerebral palsy. When was two years old, he could not walk or crawl on his own. Now, four years later, he can stand on his own and even take a few steps. Xander can move on his own because his mother decided to store stem cells from the umbilical cord. Xander’s mother Jennifer urges all parents to store umbilical cord blood just in case they might need it later. Parents can store umbilical cord stem cells for their own child or donate it to a bank. Researchers are looking into other uses for umbilical cord blood,…
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New Center Offers Help for Adults with Cerebral Palsy
The term “cerebral palsy” refers to a wide range of conditions. Some people with cerebral palsy can function independently and live a high-profile life, like Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte and marathon runner Bonner Paddock. Others, like Gwen and Eliza Gort, might be unable to move, walk, speak or eat without assistance, and they will need help for the rest of their lives. There are many pediatric resources to help infants and children with cerebral palsy, but as children grow older, options become sparse. To fill this need, Debby and Peter Weinberg donated $7 million to the Columbia University Medical Center to set up the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center. The Center will provide treatment to cerebral palsy patients of all ages. The center will also have facilities for research and education about cerebral palsy. Adults with cerebral palsy can use the center to find appropriate care, researchers can test…
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Boy with Cerebral Palsy Who Talks with His Eyes Receives €1.4M Award
Gill Russell is six years old. He has cerebral palsy, he uses a wheelchair and the only way he can communicate is through his eyes (with the help of a special computer). His condition stems from a traumatic birth. Doctors used a vacuum to deliver his head, and his shoulder was stuck for 12 minutes. This resulted in his shoulder dystocia, a condition that affects limb movement. He sustained a brain injury during his birth. An Irish high court issued an apology and a €1.4M award for the traumatic birth that resulted in Gill’s disability, with the possibility of more damages to come. “The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) and staff at Cork University Maternity Hospital are truly sorry for your adverse experience,” the apology read. The High Court said that his mother Karen could return in two years to discuss additional funds. The judge said that the government would…
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