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cerebral palsy |
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cerebral palsyAny nonprogressive abnormality of the brain occurring during or shortly after birth. It is caused by oxygen deprivation, injury during birth, haemorrhage, meningitis, viral infection, or faulty development. The condition is characterized by muscle spasm, weakness, lack of coordination, and impaired movement; or there may be spastic paralysis, with fixed deformities of the limbs. Intelligence is not always affected. Premature babies are at greater risk of being born with cerebral palsy, and in 1996 US researchers linked this to low levels of the thyroid hormone thyroxine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The WalkAide System helps provide greater independence for patients who have foot drop resulting from stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury. Teaching Motor Skills To Children With Cerebral Palsy And Similar Movement Disorders Jean has cerebral palsy and is about to experience her first stay at Camp Courage. |
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