2008 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Katherine Marcano, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Flood Victim Aug 27, 2008
Barbara has cerebral palsy and is developmentally disabled and in a wheelchair. I took her under my wing because my mother has heart problems and is physically unable to take care of my sister's needs. (PR Newswire)
The 2008 Convention: Tuesday Night's Program to Put Americans at Center Stage in Primetime Aug 27, 2008
She is pursuing a degree full-time, and is the guardian for her 17-year-old sister who has cerebral palsy and is in a wheel chair. She is taking care of her sister due to the health problems her mother has, having undergone 3 heart cauterizations. (PR Newswire)
Poverty is one of 'greatest dangers' to child health Aug 27, 2008
Children from poorer families were also found to be three times more likely to suffer from mental health illnesses, two-and-a-half times more likely to have a chronic illness and two times more likely to have cerebral palsy. Article continues below the advertisement. (Communitycare.co.uk)
Clinton puts party message on her back Aug 27, 2008
And there was Katherine Marcano, who repeated her trials as a working college student caring for sister with cerebral palsy earlier in the day during a round table discussion with Michelle Obama and vice presidential candidate Joe Biden. "We all have a stake in each other," Marcano said. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
As Seen On Streetside San Diego With Lorrie Jordan Aug 25, 2008
The 2nd Annual Cerebral Palsy Benefit. This week's Concerts on the Square. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
State bid to close care home angers some Aug 25, 2008
"With 90 percent of these employees, there is no better, but wherever you go, you're going to get a couple of misfits," said Charles Kappes, 70, a man with cerebral palsy who was watching stock reports on a flat-screen television in his room. Ms. Witalec said it is "baffling" that the department would be accused of retaliating against the Harveys for their activism, because it has repeatedly worked with NAPCHAA and similar industry groups in discussing new regulations. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mother charged with breaking 1-year-old's legs Aug 25, 2008
Donovan told authorities the boy suffers from cerebral palsy and she said he was already undergoing medical treatment. In 2005, Donovan was injured after falling from a third-story window. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Deadly failure at child welfare Aug 25, 2008
He also had cerebral palsy. Brandon would never walk or speak. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
1 pound of tough: Born the size of a dollar bill and 122 days early, tiny Sasha hangs in there Aug 24, 2008
Those who survive are at increased risk of cerebral palsy, blindness, lung diseases, learning disabilities and developmental disabilities. Hiller says: I tell the parents, if we make it through the first week with good lungs and no brain hemorrhage, we've got a good shot. (Missoulian, MT)
Spencer: Righteousness never seemed so wrong Aug 22, 2008
After all, what property did Danieal Kelly, a victim of cerebral palsy, have to pass on to her loved ones. An old wheelchair. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Sierra View birth suit settled for $4m Aug 22, 2008
VISALIA -- Sierra View District Hospital agreed to pay $4 million to a child whose troubled birth 21/2 years ago left him with severe brain damage and cerebral palsy ... Jose now has severe cerebral palsy, Fagel said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
RCI celebrates 50 years of helping others Aug 22, 2008
Created in 1958 as the first place in New Mexico to treat children with polio and cerebral palsy, RCI, Inc. was known as the Rehabilitation Center, Inc. We invite you to help celebrate this milestone by being a valued Sponsor of our Caring Hands Gala on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Hilton Albuquerque Hotel. An article, and/or information in the Rio Rancho Observer, will help us continue to fulfill our mission to improve the abilities, interests and choices of children and adults with physical,... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Medical experts expose ADHD misdiagnoses Aug 21, 2008
The group of academics said this would mean children with significant disabilities, including cerebral palsy and autism, would miss out on funding and teaching time. One of the group, Trevor Parmenter, foundation professor in developmental disability studies in the faculties of education and medicine at Sydney University, said ADHD was too complex to be diagnosed in a GP's office. (NEWS.com.au)
Land of the 3-day weekends Aug 21, 2008
A statistician working for the state, Barrett is a single mom of three, including 14-year-old Joseph, who has cerebral palsy and needs constant care. Barrett's carefully orchestrated routine of caring for her sons -- the others are 13 and 9 -- has been thrown off by her new schedule. (CNN)
Alternative medicine offers old solutions for ailments Aug 21, 2008
Hippotherapy, the use of horses for therapy, is a well-researched method of treating cerebral palsy, autism, nervous disorders and attention deficit disorder. Horses' pelvises are shaped like human pelvises, so the animal's movement stimulates nerve and muscle movement, improving posture and range of motion, explains Director Becky Lundeen, of Nature's Edge Therapy in Rice Lake. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Radnor lawyer just trying to help siblings Aug 20, 2008
A cerebral palsy victim, Danieal was malnourished and suffering from maggot-infested bedsores when paramedics found her dead Aug. 4, 2006, in a stifling room on a mattress on a feces-covered floor in her mother's West Philadelphia home. The teenager was only 42 pounds when she died. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Surprising Things You Never Knew About Botox Aug 20, 2008
These problems, called spasticity, are common in cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury. Those who have had a stroke often have tightness in the arm, wrist and hand muscles on the affected side. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Professor creates 'fun' walker for kids Aug 18, 2008
He said nearly 800,000 children and adults in the United States are living with one or more of the symptoms of cerebral palsy, the target group for Cedarville's walker, and each year 10,000 babies born in the United States will develop the disease. The price point of the Cedarville walker will be in the range of $700 to $3,300, the same as most walkers, and the additional design features are an added bonus, Norman said. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
At long last: Playground is for all Aug 18, 2008
Sydney, who has cerebral palsy and uses a power wheelchair, could go nearly everywhere that her sisters Taylor and Riley could on the grounds ... A new ship-like section of the final phase of the playground has been christened the U.S.S. Matthew in honor of Matthew Prevost, a former student at Garfield Elementary who died in 1991, at the age of six, from a number of health complications including cerebral palsy. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
'Where was God?' ask refugees Aug 15, 2008
On his back, the 17-year-old carried his brother, who has cerebral palsy. "It wasn't easy," Kapisov said, huddled alongside his mother and seven siblings, who have taken refuge here at an Orthodox convent across the Russian border. (MSNBC -- International)
New Year's baby's death shatters family Aug 15, 2008
Brain injury leading to paralysis, mild to severe cognitive impairment, cerebral palsy Blindness Broken bones Death. Normal activities such as bouncing a baby on one's knee, tossing it in the air or jogging with a baby on one's back do not cause shaken baby syndrome. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Locals protest Aug 14, 2008
I am totally boycotting, Kate Gainer, 59, who organized the protest at Midtown and has cerebral palsy, said by phone. When you use the word retard, that is hate language. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Youth experience adventure at Camp Attitude Aug 14, 2008
His buddy, Keith Ostergren, 23, of Oregon City, is confined to a wheelchair because of cerebral palsy. This is the highlight of my summer, Westendorf said. (Lebanon Express, OR)
WUSA9.com | Washington, DC | "That Just Wasn'... Aug 14, 2008
"Michele believed the delivery was not done in a timely manner, which resulted in Grant later developing Cerebral Palsy," he said, outside the Loudoun County courthouse where his wife was indicted on breaking an entering, kidnapping and gun-related charges. "I could have done the same thing. It's so heart-wrenching for this to happen to your child," says Michele Stevener. (W-USA News, DC)
Parents charged in starvation death sue city Aug 13, 2008
The lawsuit outraged prosecutors, who have charged Andrea Kelly, 39, with murder in the death of 14-year-old Danieal Kelly, who had cerebral palsy and died two years ago from malnutrition and maggot-infested bedsores. Danieal's father, Daniel Kelly, did not live with the girl but is charged with child endangerment. (MSNBC -- Crime)
How Babies Understand The World Around Them And Their Place In It Aug 13, 2008
7, 2006) Exposure to certain viral infections shortly before and after birth (the perinatal period) is associated with cerebral palsy, finds a study published online by the British Medical Journal. These. (Science Daily)
Judge Awards Custody Of Abused Girl To Father Aug 13, 2008
According to testimony in a month-long trial, the mother of the 6-year-old, Susan Hyde, had abused the girls, who were taken to the emergency room at least 150 times in four years and were treated for illnesses, such as cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy and seizures, that they never had. Doctors testified that Hyde's behavior correlated with psychological disorders known as Munchausen syndrome and Munchausen syndrome by proxy. (KWTX.com, TX)
The goal is to walk Aug 13, 2008
During the two-week camp, the rehab staff provides physical and occupational therapy to children with various diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, autism, spinal muscular atrophy, sensory integration dysfunction and developmental delay. The therapists determine specific goals for each child, aimed at improving fine motor skills, gross motor skills, balance/core stabilization, coordination and muscle strengthening/flexibility. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
"That Just Wasn't My Wife..." Aug 13, 2008
"Michele believed the delivery was not done in a timely manner, which resulted in Grant later developing Cerebral Palsy," he said, outside the Loudoun County courthouse where his wife was indicted on breaking an entering, kidnapping and gun-related charges. "I could have done the same thing. It's so heart-wrenching for 00001E94 this to happen to your child," says Michele Stevener. (W-USA News, DC)
A closer look at the John Edwards/Rielle Hunter webisodes Aug 12, 2008
The many physicians sued by John Edwards in his "get rich quick - cerebral palsy cases" wish to thank Mr. Edwards for showing the world his true character. All the lies and negativity Mr. Edwards put out are coming back to get him. (Los Angeles Times)
Status hearing set in death of teen Aug 12, 2008
One of the nine defendants in that case is Julius Murray, 51, of Upper Darby, charged with involuntary manslaughter, records-tampering, forgery, fabricating evidence, endangering the welfare of children and recklessly endangering another person for his alleged role in a series of tragic events that lead to the starving and infection death of cerebral palsy victim Danieal Kelly, 14, who weighed just 42 pounds when she died. Murray, who has also been suspended from his job at Elwyn, was hired by... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Mother Indicted in Confrontation with Leesburg Doctor Aug 12, 2008
Davidson's son was born with a form of cerebral palsy. The standoff ended after Stokes' daughter fled to a neighbor's home to call police. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Torres' most surprising inspiration Aug 11, 2008
Danielle, who is 17 and has cerebral palsy, will represent the United States next month as a member of the Paralympic shooting team. Their mother, Nicole Fong, said she believed Torres influenced their future. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Future of Crossing the Street Aug 10, 2008
And you could say that no one wanted to hit the guy in the wheelchair (Hart has cerebral palsy). But I don't think it's either. (Boston Globe)
Thanks a million for record effort Aug 10, 2008
Mr Whitehead was born with cerebral palsy. He has raised more than $5000 for the Spastic Centre - one of the City2Surf's official 2008 charity partners, along with Lifeline, Mission Australia and the Starlight Children's Foundation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
DQ blizzard sales should top 2007 Aug 9, 2008
His oldest daughter was born with spina bifida, hydrocephalus and cerebal palsy. "We've been through a whole series of surgeries. It's something we understand," he said. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
U.D. man faces immigration charge Aug 9, 2008
Julius Murray, of the 200 block of Heather Road, a native of South Africa, was one of nine social workers charged in the death of a cerebral palsy victim, Danieal Kelly, 14, who was only 42 pounds when she died. Mike Gilhooly, a spokesman for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's Northeast office in Vermont, said Murray was brought to ICE's attention by the Philadelphia Police Department, where he was charged in a criminal case. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
3 abused Texas girls may be returned to mom with Munchausen Aug 8, 2008
Their mother told doctors that, among them, they had cerebral palsy, a seizure disorder and cystic fibrosis. One child received surgery for a feeding tube she didn't need. (FOX 11, AZ)
Children's Hospital Oakland publishes first of its kind pediatric rehabilitation journal Aug 8, 2008
Issues will include pediatric medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, amputation, muscular dystrophies of all types, stroke, cancer, mental retardation, and developmental delays. "Ultimately, my goal is to contribute scientific knowledge to clinical care for children with disabilities," said Dr. Neufeld. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Kids don't fear this dentist's chair Aug 7, 2008
Velez also serves special needs patients with Down s syndrome or cerebral palsy. Marisol Guilliam, front office specialist, says it takes a special kind of person to work in a pediatric office, and with special needs patients. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Miraculins to License Portfolio of Diagnostic Biomarkers for Preeclampsia From Mount Sinai Hospital Aug 7, 2008
Preeclampsia affects 3 million mothers worldwide every year and is associated with premature births and infant illness including cerebral palsy, blindness, epilepsy, deafness and lung conditions. There is no effective detection method for the risk of preeclampsia and the cause is unknown. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Davis Vision, Inc. Board of Directors Names Steve Holden President Aug 6, 2008
Married with two grown sons who reside in the Midwest, he currently serves on the board of Small Champions, a Colorado grassroots charitable foundation that provides programs for young children with diverse disabilities such as cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, blindness and autism. He is also active with the Eagle Valley charitable foundation in Vail, Colorado. (PR Newswire)
Defying Western Science, Chinese Biotech Pursues Untested Stem Cell Therapy Aug 6, 2008
The company, , uses non-embryonic stem cells to treat a variety of ailments including heart disease and neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, and optic nerve hypoplasia, a primary cause of blindness in children. Beike's technology, which has not been subjected to double-blind clinical trials of the sort required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, uses a combination of umbilical cord cells and stem cells derived from the patient being... (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
OCALI Provides Autism Support Aug 5, 2008
In addition to serving those with an autism spectrum disorder, OCALI also works with those who have hearing or visual impairments, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other similar conditions. Family Services. (Suite101.com)
We'll miss Skip something fierce Aug 5, 2008
Vertigo, Bell s Palsy, Lyme Disease, dislocated thumbs putting on socks, dislocated shoulders waving a guy home, trading one young star after another for washouts Skip saw it all, and voiced our frustration and anger and finally resignation that it was just that way. Other than the Bream call, for me, Skip wasn t the same once the Braves became successful. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Researchers find differences in swallowing mechanism of Rett syndrome patients Aug 5, 2008
The finding leads researchers to believe that there may be something different causing the reflux and swallowing problems in Rett syndrome patients and possibly other patients with neurological impairments, such as cerebral palsy, brain injury and autism, than the accepted mechanism for the same problems in otherwise healthy adults and children. Rett syndrome is a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutations in the gene MECP2 located on the X chromosome. (EurekAlert!)
Elwyn suspends worker charged in girl's death Aug 3, 2008
A cerebral palsy victim, Danieal was malnourished and suffering from maggot-infested bedsores when paramedics found her dead Aug. 4, 2006, in a stifling room on a mattress on a feces-covered floor in her mother's West Philadelphia home. Cornelius said Murray's application to Elwyn did not mention his involvement with the Danieal Kelly case. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Charity benefits sisters with Cerebral Palsy Aug 2, 2008
The Zubrenic sisters, Allison and Audrey, both have spastic quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, which makes it difficult to get around ... He said she has Cerebral Palsy ... Cerebral Palsy does not get worse, it can only get better with time and therapy and a lot of hard work on Allison s part and on mom s.. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
AMERICA'S FUTURE: Uninsured Pastors Rely on Faith Aug 2, 2008
suffers from mild cerebral palsy, and his medical insurance premiums top $1,000 a month. And while his church pays the bill, he's the only one of the three full-time church staff members who gets financial assistance. (Fox News)
9 charged in death of disabled Philly teen Aug 2, 2008
Unable to help herself because of her cerebral palsy, she wasted away from malnutrition and maggot-infested bedsores that ate her flesh. She died alone on a putrid mattress in her mothers home, the floor covered in feces. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Arizona Physicians' to create new network for health plan Aug 2, 2008
Established in 1929 as the Arizona Society for Crippled Children, CRS treats patients with maladies such as congenital heart defects, spina bifida, epilepsy or cerebral palsy. St. Joseph's has administered the contract for the Phoenix area since 1987. (AZCentral -- Business)
Senior notes Jul 31, 2008
Watertown-based United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoston is offering Options for Seniors Medication Management Program to assist elders age 60 and over living at home with the effective management of taking their medications. For more information, please contact, Kerri Kanchi, telephone 617-926-5480 or e-mail kzanchi@ucpboston. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Cerebral Malaria May Be A Major Cause Of Brain Injury In African Children Jul 31, 2008
5, 2007) Apolipoprotein E (APOE), a gene associated with heightened risk for Alzheimer's disease in adults, can also increase the likelihood that brain-injured newborns will develop cerebral palsy. (May 9, 2007) Scientists have just undertaken a study on cerebral malaria in children living in an endemic region. (Science Daily)
Alcopops linked to rise in girl deaths Jul 30, 2008
The report found Aboriginal children and children in low socio-economic areas usually suffered higher mortality rates, with the exceptions being death by suicide and deaths related to asthma, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Asthma death rates increased among children from higher socio-economic areas but declined in low and middle socio-economic areas. (Sydney Morning Herald)
New team will allow disabled to compete Jul 30, 2008
" Matthew has cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that hinders his ability to use his muscles. Matthew can't control his balance or coordination like other kids can. He's dependent on his family to help him change his clothes and brush his teeth. But last year, he caught passes, "dribbled" a soccer ball across a basketball court and helped his four-person team rack up points. He played "powered soccer," an indoor version of regular soccer, every week - sometimes twice-a-week - at an... (Athens Banner-Herald)
AREA GOLF CALENDAR AUGUST Jul 30, 2008
Rothwell Family Golf Classic to benefit Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey, at Greenacres Country Club, Lawrence. $300 includes golf, lunch, cocktails and dinner. (NJ.com -- Times)
Preterm birth contributes to growing number of infant deaths Jul 30, 2008
More than a half million babies are born premature (less than 37 weeks gestation) each year and those who survive face the risk of life long health consequences, such as breathing and feeding problems, cerebral palsy, and learning problems. Mortality rates for infants born even a few weeks early, or "late preterm" (between 34;; weeks of gestation) were three times those for full-term infants. (EurekAlert!)
Is pre-eclampsia autoimmune ? Jul 29, 2008
Infants are likely to die in the first month of life and those who survive face the risk of including learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, and other chronic conditions including asthma. More Health/Sci. (India Times, India)
Cord Blood Stem Cells Reverse Girl's Cerebral Palsy Jul 29, 2008
Seeking answers, Chloe s parents, Ryan and Jenny Levine took their daughter to a neurologist who diagnosed the toddler with right-side hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The cerebral palsy had only affected the right side of her body, Jenny Levine said Monday morning on FOX & Friends ... That was when the Levines heard about an experimental procedure at Duke University in North Carolina where children with cerebral palsy were infused with their own cord blood stem cells in an effort to heal and repair... (Fox News)
Garfield dream takes shape Jul 26, 2008
Prevost s 6-year-old son, Matthew, was a first-grader at Garfield before he died in December, 1991 from a number of health complications including cerebral palsy that were related to his premature birth. Matthew loved to come to school here, and even though he was oftentimes in a wheelchair, he loved being outside with the other kids, Prevost said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Canadian Open already has one major champion Jul 25, 2008
Golf fan D.J. Gregory doesn't let cerebral palsy slow him down as he walks the PGA Tour courses with the pros ... But then Gregory, who has cerebral palsy but doesn't let it interfere with walking tournament courses, turned around from the slippery, soggy ground and returned to the cart path ... Gregory, 30, has been following one golfer every week this year to challenge himself and raise awareness for cerebral palsy; he works with United Cerebral Palsy. (Globe and Mail)
St. Joe's, Phoenix Children's Hospital lose joint bid Jul 25, 2008
The state agency began offering these services in 1929 under the Arizona Society for Crippled Children, providing care to children with conditions such as spina bifida, cystic fibrosis and cerebral palsy. St. Joe's and PCH have battled fiercely for the contract over the years. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Rackers Center Marks Sixty Years Of Service Jul 24, 2008
A group of parents whose children had cerebral palsy did not want to have their kids go into institutions for the disease so instead the parents went door to door to gather money to start therapies locally ... Dawn Bricen, director of public relations for the Franziska Rackers Centers, said that Racker was very influential and motivational for the current patients and children because being a successful woman she, too, had cerebral palsy ... "She also had cerebral palsy," said Bricen. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Medical tragedy in East Boston Jul 23, 2008
Vargas was born with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, mental retardation, and other ailments. He relied on a respirator and breathing tube since 2004. (Boston Globe)
Increased Risk For Disabilities After Preterm Birth Jul 23, 2008
The study demonstrated a strong association between preterm birth and medical disabilities like cerebral palsy, mental retardation and several other disorders. There was also strong association with likelihood of receiving disability pension. (Science Daily)
