'Spastic diplegia' presentation slideshows

International Neonatal Immunotherapy Study (INIS)

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Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy. CEREBRAL PALSY Diagnostic term used to describe a group of motor syndromes resulting from disorders of early brain development . Symptom complex , (not a disease ) that has multiple etiologies. Brain damage Occurs during developmental period Motor dysfunction

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Neonatal Encephalopathy

Neonatal Encephalopathy. Julie Parsons, M.D Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neurology November 19, 2009. Disclosures. PTC Therapeutics PTC 124 Clinical Trial for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Objectives. To promote understanding between legal and medical professionals

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What is Cerebral Palsy?

What is Cerebral Palsy?. Group of disorders affecting body movement and muscular disorders. Cerebral Palsy. Why does Cerebral Palsy (CP) occur?. Damage to the brain during pregnancy may cause Cerebral Palsy. http://www.ofcp.on.ca/aboutcp.html. What are the symptoms of CP?.

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Physically Disabling Conditions

Physically Disabling Conditions. Cerebral Palsy. What is it?. Chronic Condition. Symptoms vary Spasticity (Tightness of muscles) Involuntary movements Gait problems Difficulty swallowing and/or speech impediments Others. Etiology. Congenital CP brain injury during fetal life.

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