Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy Treatment

We had no idea anything was wrong with Kyle at first, says Samantha, who works for the local air ambulance service as a dispatcher (she is on a years unpaid leave). Kyle was premature but seemed healthy. Yet, as he grew, Kyles parents noticed he was missing the milestones that Zoe had hit with ease. At eight months Kyle couldnt sit upright, let alone stand, says Simon. He was constantly hunched over in a sort of banana curve. At 16 months, while attending a routine local hospital clinic after developing asthma, a registrar mentioned in passing to Samantha that her son had cerebral palsy. I was shocked, she says. When she called Simon, who was himself in hospital recovering from a hip operation, he fainted into the arms of a nurse. A paediatrician later apologised for the careless way they were informed, but the Weavers still felt unsupported. We were told to look it up on the internet, and talk to parent support groups. The hospital did arrange for an MRI scan of Kyles brain, which confirmed the young boy had a type of CP called diplegia. Cerebral palsy occurs when the brain is starved of oxygen, usually around birth, … Continue reading →

FUNDRAISING efforts to pay for a Glasgow boy's life-changing surgery has amassed 20,000 - just two months after a campaign was launched. Joshua's fund-raising campaign has raised 20,000 in just two months Joshua Granger's family are trying to raise 50,000 to send the youngster to America for cerebral palsy treatment. Just weeks after the Evening Times revealed that a campaign had been launched, the nine- year-old's mum Ashley has been overwhelmed by the generosity of local people and businesses. They are raising money to send the Pollok youngster to St Louis Children's Hospital in Missouri. The St Marnock's Primary pupil's condition makes it very difficult and painful for him to walk. He is to have the operation in February - if his family can raise a further 30,000. Pupil support assistant Ashley, 26, said: "We are almost halfway there and we are still getting a lot of support from the community. "We're working really hard to raise the money and hopefully people will continue to donate." The fundraising drive has seen a host of events, including a 1K Rascal Run at Bellahouston Park. The rest is here: £20k in 8 weeks to help Joshua walk … Continue reading →

12 Jul 2013 00:00 The money, raised over the last four years, was supposed to pay for pioneering stem cell treatment that could have helped Dan walk SWNS A disabled boy meets the paralysed man who gave up his dream of walking again in order to help the youngster take his first steps. Selfless Dan Black who was left in a wheelchair by a 2009 cycling accident has given 20,000 to Brecon Vaughan, five. The money, raised over the last four years, was supposed to pay for pioneering stem cell treatment that could have helped Dan, 25, get back on his feet. However, after reading about the plight of Brecon, who suffers from spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, Dan decided the boy had a better chance of walking so handed the money to him instead. Brecons parents have described Dans generosity as phenomenal and a huge boost towards the 60,000 needed for an operation which will allow their son to walk unaided. Dan, from Chepstow the same Welsh town as Brecon said: For me, things are not getting better soon. "I wanted to help someone whose life could get better. If I can help someone to walk, I will. Brecon can … Continue reading →

Dan Black, 25, was paralysed when he was knocked off his bike in 2009 Also suffered a stroke which caused him to lose use of his right arm Raised 20,000 to pay for stem cell treatment which could help him recover Gave all the money to family of Brecon Vaughan, 5, who has cerebral palsy Will be used to help pay for surgery in the U.S. - this should enable Brecon to take his first unaided steps By Luke Salkeld PUBLISHED: 07:23 EST, 11 July 2013 | UPDATED: 18:55 EST, 11 July 2013 1,950 shares 366 View comments Four years ago, Dan Black was paralysed in a cycling accident. Ever since, he has been raising money for pioneering stem cell treatment which could one day help him walk again. But now, after collecting 20,000, the 25-year-old has given it all away so a little boy can learn to walk instead. Mr Black abandoned his own dream after hearing about five-year-old Brecon Vaughan, who lives near him just outside Chepstow, in South Wales. Scroll down for video See the original post here: Paralysed man raises £20,000 for treatment to help him walk...then gives it all away to help a disabled child … Continue reading →

ARDSLEY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) today announced that it has acquired two neuropathic pain management assets from NeurogesX, Inc. (NGSX). Qutenza is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia. The Company also acquired NP-1998, a Phase 3 ready, prescription strength capsaicin topical solution, being assessed for the treatment of neuropathic pain. NP-1998 was previously referred to as NGX-1998. The acquisition of Qutenza and NP-1998 enables us to expand into the area of neuropathic pain management. We plan to support Qutenza with our existing medical and commercial infrastructure, which includes one of the industrys best neurology sales forces, said Ron Cohen, M.D., Acordas President and CEO. In addition, we will leverage our neurology expertise to evaluate NP-1998 for the treatment of neuropathic pain, with an initial emphasis on painful diabetic neuropathy. This adds another potentially important, late stage product to our pipeline. Acorda made an approximately $8 million payment to acquire development and commercialization rights for Qutenza and NP-1998 in the United States, Canada, Latin America and certain other territories, including $7 million paid to NeurogesX and approximately $900,000 for certain assumed accounts payable. Acorda will … Continue reading →

Cerebral Palsy treatment using stem cells Cerebral Palsy can be treated with stem cell therapy. know more at http://www.stemrx.in. By: StemRx BioScience … Continue reading →

5 Jul 2013 12:46 THE Prime Minister, whose son Ivan received treatment for cerebral palsy and epilepsy before dying aged six, paid tribute to the NHS today as it celebrated its 65th anniversary. DAVID Cameron hailed the NHS as a "wonderful institution" today as he celebrated the 65th anniversary of the health service. While the Prime Minister conceded that there are "pressures and problems", he insisted that "there is a lot to celebrate" about the NHS. On a visit to Evelina Children's Hospital in central London, where his son Ivan received much of his treatment, Mr Cameron said: "We made the decision as a Government that the NHS is special so we wouldn't cut the money going into the NHS, that we would increase it, and we have. "Yes, of course there are pressures and problems but there is a lot to celebrate - mixed-sex wards that bugged the NHS for years are almost abolished, rates of infections in our hospitals are at an all-time low, record numbers of patients being treated, and the NHS is doing things in terms of new treatments that were unheard-of and undreamt-of years ago. "So yes, let's shine a light on the problem areas … Continue reading →

Topics: cerebral palsy, disabled children, fundraising, tiaro A TIARO family is launching a fundraising blitz to transform the life of their disabled son, hoping to access breakthrough treatment in the United States of America. Ryder Sweetnam is five years old, enjoys a good tickle, a dip in the pool and has a spirit burning so brightly it charms those he meets. But life hasn't been easy for little Ryder. He was born with calcifications on the brain, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and vision impairment. He cannot walk and talk like other children his age. Ryder's family, parents Janene and Darren and brother Rhett, 9, hope to raise $30,000 by Christmas to send him to the US for cutting-edge treatment at the NAPA Treatment Center. The NAPA Treatment Center offers intensive therapy and is potentially life-changing. New technology that would be accessible as a result of a trip abroad includes the Therasuit, helping the brain and body reconnect through nerve stimuli placed within the suit. Mrs Sweetnam was visiting Australia Zoo yesterday for a family day out after another battery of hospital visits and medical appointments in Brisbane. Ryder successfully had had surgery on his hips to improve his mobility. "It's a … Continue reading →

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) July 04, 2013 http://www.resource4thepeople.com/medicalmalpractice/cerebralpalsy-lawsuit.html Resource4thePeople announced today that it has increased the number of attorneys who are now available to review claims from consumers over allegations of medical malpractice that may have caused cerebral palsy or other birth defects in infants. This announcement comes as a result of a significant increase in the volume of inquires we are receiving in connection with these allegations over a condition that affects thousands of families, said Resource4thePeople. Our additional personnel will enable us to more adequately and efficiently provide free consultations to those consumers seeking information about the legal rights they may have to seek compensation over allegations that improper care caused cerebral palsy or other birth defects. Information about these consultations and toll-free phone numbers as well as appropriate internet links is all available at the Resource4thePeople web site. This increase in staffing to provide consumers this legal information comes in response to the unexpected volume of response generated by our recent announcement about the launching of a new medical malpractice/cerebral palsy information bank for consumers who have claims involving cerebral palsy and other birth defects, said Resource4thePeople. Our data shows that there is a great demand from … Continue reading →

Cerebral Palsy: Life-Altering Neurological Disorders Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a set ofneurological disordersthat permanently affect bodily movement and muscle coordination. Although much remains unknown about the causes of CP, evidence from research strongly suggests that infections, birth injuries, poor oxygen supply to the fetal brain before, during and immediately after delivery, and severe illness caused by trauma can result in CP. Cerebral Palsy is a serious motor condition, which experts say is neither genetic nor a medical condition, but often arises at the time of birth as a result of fetal distress during delivery. Risk Factors for CP The United Cerebral Palsy Association says that several factors during delivery can result in CP, including: Treatment for CP Children with CP will typically require long-term care from numerous medical, psychological and educational professionals, including pediatricians to oversee plans of care, pediatric neurologists to treat neurological disorders in children, orthopedists who can treat muscle and bone disorders, occupational therapists to help with everyday activities and use of adaptive products to live, developmental therapists to help with social and interpersonal skills and age-appropriate behaviors, social workers who assist families with accessing services and transitional care, and special education teachers to address learning disabilities … Continue reading →