Science news articles about 'causes of cerebral palsy'

... better understand the possible genetic causes of cerebral palsy. The study – requiring cheek swabs ... poor muscle co-ordination to quadriplegia. Cerebral palsy is usually present from birth. The injury ...

... control of movement and posture and limiting activity. The causes of cerebral palsy are not well understood, though ... group had a significantly lower rate of all forms of cerebral palsy, 4.2 percent vs ...

... State University epidemiologist are hoping Michigan's archive of newborn blood spots will help them uncover the causes of cerebral palsy, the most common disabling motor disorder in ...

... type of brain damage that is a leading cause of cerebral palsy, mental retardation and death, according to researchers ... system plays a pivotal role in neonatal cerebral hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, Dr ...