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New Study IDs Premature Birth Risks
Researchers in Australia have identified several factors that may put pregnant women at risk of a premature birth. According to the study led by Gustaaf Dekker, MD, Ph.D at the University of Adelaide, women may give birth early if they: Smoke marijuana Have a history of vaginal bleeding Have mothers with a history of pre-eclampsia Have mothers with diabetes Have high blood pressure Are very thin (body mass index under 20) Have a family history of babies with low birth weights Have a short cervix “Better understanding the risk factors involved in preterm birth moves us another step forward in potentially developing a test – genetic or otherwise – that will help us to predict with greater accuracy the risk of preterm birth,” Dekker said. “Our ultimate aim is to safeguard the lives of babies and their health in the longer term.” Dekker studied 3,234 women, and nearly 5 percent…
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Cerebral Palsy Indicators for Children
People with cerebral palsy have difficulty controlling their movements due to cognitive development disabilities or impairments. Cerebral palsy affects each person differently: one person might have some awkward or difficult movements, while another will be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his or her life. Children start showing signs of cerebral palsy early on. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has compiled a list of indications that your child might have cerebral palsy. Children older than two months: – May not be able to control his or her head when held – May stiffen or “scissor” legs when held Children older than six months: – May still experience difficulty with head movements when held – May only move one arm while keeping the other hand balled in a fist Children older than 10 months: – May favor one side of the body when crawling – May…
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UK Man With Cerebral Palsy Finishes Half Marathon
Some inspiring news from across the pond: a man with a severe form of cerebral palsy completed a five-day half marathon. Adam King, a 37-year-old Littleport man who cannot talk or walk, rode his electric wheelchair throughout his village and ended his half marathon at the Littleport Sports Centre. He participated in the marathon as a fundraising effort: he is saving to buy a computer that will use his eye movements to communicate. Coordinator Claire Pendle said she admires King’s tenacity. “He needs a computer and he’s doing as much as he can to raise money for it on his own,” Pendle said. “He’s not expecting to just be handed a computer or get it through any handouts.” So far, King’s efforts have brought in more than £1,600. “The support from the people of Littleport just have been fantastic…especially Littleport Sports Centre,” King said. The sports center helped provide King…
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