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Birth Trauma Lawyers Discuss New Developments in Treatments For Cerebral Palsy
Two treatments for cerebral palsy have recently been making big impacts in the news, with both claiming to significantly impact the lives of those with the disability. One study is concerned with the use of the drug Botox, which is commonly used for cosmetic purposes to diminish wrinkles. While botulinum toxin is the most deadly poison known to science, the University of Lincoln study is focusing on the potentially deadly toxin’s ability to treat a variety of neurological symptoms. The University’s findings were discussed at a lecture held on March 19. Researchers are now able to rebuild Botox in a way that eliminates its toxicity, but keeps the drug’s ability to block the signals that tell muscles to contract. This decrease of muscle spasticity could prove to be a big improvement in the quality of life for many people with cerebral palsy. The second treatment comes from the Monash Institute…
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Study Finds Higher Levels of Toxic Metals in Kids With Autism: Our Cerebral Palsy Attorneys Discuss the Research
In a recent study involving 55 autistic children ages 5 to 16 and 44 healthy children of similar ages and genders, researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) found higher levels of toxic metals in the blood and urine of children with autism. They also found that levels of toxic metals “are strongly associated” with autism severity, especially mercury and cadmium. According to Healio.com, “the researchers said the reason for the higher burden of toxic metals among children with autism may stem from increased exposure to the toxic metals, increased absorptions as a result of intestinal permeability or decreased ability to excrete the toxic metals.” Researchers measured toxic metal levels in participants’ whole blood, red blood cells and urine. They found significantly higher levels of lead in the autistic children’s red blood cells and urine, as well as higher urinary levels of thallium, tin and tungsten. According to an article about…
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Child With Cerebral Palsy Uses Yoga As A Part Of Her Therapy
Eleven-year-old Abbey Vallance has cerebral palsy. She is unable to speak, experiences frequent seizures and uses a wheelchair to maintain mobility. She has undergone multiple surgeries in order to achieve a better, less painful quality of life. Her mother, Cynthia, is always on the lookout for new ways to enrich Abbey’s life. Cynthia first thought of yoga as a way to deal with her daughter’s anxiety regarding an upcoming surgery. After inquiring at a local yoga studio about an instructor willing to work with Abbey and her disability, Cynthia was put in touch with a registered occupational therapist who includes yoga as a part of her therapy. An occupational therapist uses both mental and physical life activities (like writing a letter or cooking dinner) as a means to strengthen essential motor skills. Yoga has proven to provide both physical and mental benefits to its practitioners. The Windsor Star reported that…
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