Research recently published in Pediatrics journal shows that a specific form of rehabilitative therapy may “remodel” the brain by creating additional grey matter, specifically in the brains of children with cerebral palsy. Gray matter is a portion of the brain and central nervous system described as the “brain’s computer chip” by co-author Gitendra Uswatte. The […]
Toys R’ Us moves to appeal $20 million in damages over fatal slide and pool accident
Toys R’ Us moves to appeal $20 million in damages over fatal slide and pool accident The national chain will appeal a $20 million award given to family members of a woman who died as a result of a faulty pool slide. In 2006, 29-year old Robin Aleo was swimming in a relative’s pool when […]
Study shows that 4,400 children are injured on amusement park rides annually
As the temperature warms and shorts and flip flops make a reappearance in your child’s wardrobe, summer pastimes also come to mind, such as visiting local amusement parks. These entertainment complexes provide endless hours of fun and adrenaline-pumping thrills for children and adults of all ages. A recent study performed by researchers at the Center […]
Revolutionary procedure may provide hope for two-year old twin with cerebral palsy
A set of parents in the UK has found new hope for giving their son a higher quality of life by opting for surgery to assist with his spastic diplegia cerebral palsy. Thanks to a revolutionary procedure in the United States, the child may be able to walk. Dee Buchanan gave birth to her twin […]
Children injured in school bus accidents in Oklahoma, California, Iowa
A number of bus accidents have occurred so far this week from Oklahoma to California to Iowa. Stillwater, Oklahoma In Stillwater, Oklahoma on Monday, ten high school students sustained injuries after the bus transporting them collided with a light pole. The bus was carrying students from Moore High School to a Stillwater High School track […]
Firearm accidents involving children cause concern
Two incidents involving children and firearms, one fatal, occurred this last week in New Jersey and Tennessee In Toms River, New Jersey, a 6-year old child was wounded by a bullet shot by a 4-year old-old child. Authorities stated that the 4-year old brought a gun from inside his home outside, where he somehow shot […]
Bus Accident Under Investigation, Kills One
Police are currently investigating the exact cause of a bus accident near Wadsworth, Il. Dozens of elementary students were on board the bus at the time of the crash, and one driver was killed. The accident occurred when a school bus driver reportedly ran a red light, crashing into two SUVs in the middle of […]
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day Celebrated March 25
Last week marked a monumental achievement in cerebral palsy awareness, as the 112th Congress officially passed S.R. (Senate Resolution) 89 declaring March 25 as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. The resolution was passed unanimously. “I’m proud to support this resolution again to try to raise awareness of this debilitating neurological disorder for those families struggling […]
Recall Alerts: “Style My Room” Disco Lights and Dynacraft Scooters
A disco lamp meant for use in teenager’s rooms has been recalled due to an electrical shock hazard. Two electric scooters have been recalled due to an electrical malfunction causing the unit to accelerate quickly without warning. Read on for more information about these important recall notices from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). “Style […]
Son’s traumatic brain injury covered by a lifetime care package
A child diagnosed with cerebral palsy following a traumatic brain injury received some justice as a Judge ruled for the hospital to bear responsibility for the child’s injury. Daniel Spencer, an eleven-year-old boy in the United Kingdom has dealt with cerebral palsy since his birth, when a lack of oxygen and a number of errors […]
