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Ivan Cameron, the 6-year-old son of British opposition leader David Cameron, has died. He had cerebral palsy, as well as Ohtahara syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy.
Doctors can cut the risk of cerebral palsy in half for very premature babies by giving their mothers magnesium sulfate just before they give birth, new research shows.
PHILIPPINES Church groups, farmers concerned about aerial sprayingQUEZON CITY, Philippines (UCAN) -- Farmer Cecilia Moran fought back tears as she shared with a university gathering how aerial spraying of chemicals on a banana plantation near her home made her child ill.
Search for missing 5-year-old Hasanni Campbell intensifies The Oakland homicide division is now involved in the search for 5-year-old Hasanni Campbell who has been missing since Monday. Police say it is because they need the additional personnel, and not because they consider it a murder case.
Teacher suspected abuse before girl's deathA special education teacher saw signs that something was wrong with her 10-year-old student. She was skinny, and sometimes the girl's diaper stayed dry all day, suggesting she was underfed.
Hate Crimes Against Individuals with DisabilitiesIn 2007, 79 hate crimes were reported against individuals with disabilities, one percent of the total reported. This represents a significant increase from the 44 hate crimes (0.44 percent of the total) reported in 2003.
preventing cerebral palsy in premature infantsDoctors are divided on whether Magnesium sulfate is a safe and effective intervention to prevent cerebral palsy in premature infants.
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Michigan teen makes 100-mile wheelchair trekA 14-year-old Michigan boy has completed a four-day, 100-mile trip in his wheelchair as part of a fundraiser.
Mom pleads guilty in starvation of disabled girlA Philadelphia woman has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2006 starvation death of her disabled daughter.
Christopher Nolan, Irish novelist, dies at 43The award-winning writer who refused to let cerebral palsy get in the way of his craft, has died.
Conservative leader David Cameron's son Ivan who died in hospital early today. Ivan was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and severe epilepsy shortly after he was born and needed round-the-clock care throughout his life.
Christopher Nolan, Irish novelist, dies at 43The award-winning writer who refused to let cerebral palsy get in the way of his craft, has died.
Pregnancy infections increase cerebral palsy birth risk: studyResearch has found that women who develop infections while pregnant have an increased risk of having a baby with cerebral palsy.
12 questions about eight kidsBobbi McCaughey answers viewer questions about raising septuplets and 9-year-old Mikayla
Magnesium sulfate can lower risk of cerebral palsyUsing data from five clinical trials involving 6145 infants who were randomly assigned to treatment of magnesium sulphate or placebo around the time of delivery, the researchers found that magnesium sulphate cut the risk of cerebral palsy by 32 percent.
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Magnesium Sulphate Protects Babies Against Cerebral PalsyInfusing the mineral, magnesium, to at risk mothers-to-be, was found to protect preterm babies from developing cerebral palsy, according to scientific analysis on several studies involving 6145 babies.
Magnesium sulphate reduces cerebral palsy risk: studyA study has found that injecting pregnant women with magnesium sulphate helps protect their babies from cerebral palsy.
Disabled boys share hope for recovery At 11-years old, Austin Carawan knows about compassion and understands what it means to share his experience, strength and hope to the benefit of others. At 9-years old, Brandon Gibbs is learning that Austin's compassion will likely have a lasting affect on his life.
Complaint: Bus matron knowingly left disabled manAuthorities in New York City say a bus matron eager to get to an appointment knowingly stranded a disabled man on a bus where he spent an icy night alone in Brooklyn.
The Dec. 1 issue of TIME had a long list of health news items culled from events in 2008. Here are just a couple of them.
Disabled boy can keep his pony, Caledon rulesA three-year-old disabled boy can keep his pony despite a neighbour's complaints, Caledon's committee of adjustment ruled today. Committee members said the Spiteri family can keep the miniature pony, despite zoning rules prohibiting it, so long as they keep the pen clean.
Mother begins work to keep her son's pony Emotions have run high in reaction to a small Caledon boy, whose family may have to give up the pony he uses for therapy.
Advocates for the Mentally Disabled on Palin's PledgeIn her speech at the Republican National Convention yesterday, Alaska Gov.
Magnesium Sulfate May Cut Cerebral PalsyStopping preterm labor with magnesium sulfate may lessen a child's chances of later being diagnosed with moderate to severe cerebral palsy.
Parents held in starved girl's deathPHILADELPHIA - August 1, 2008 (WPVI) -- Police are processing those a grand jury said contributed to a girl's death.
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