Canine Companion Helps Boy with Cerebral Palsy
November 28th, 2011Eight-year-old Mason Murphy has cerebral palsy, preventing him from using his legs. In August, Mason received an assistance companion named Crisp from...
Protein Reduces CP-Like Brain Damage in Mice
November 2nd, 2011In a possible boost to cerebral palsy research, scientists have discovered that a certain protein protects against the death of nerve cells in the bra...
Canadian Researchers Create Virtual World for Kids with Cerebral Palsy
October 27th, 2011Children with cerebral palsy may soon have access to a virtual world in which they have mobility and independence. The project is a creation of resear...
Negligent Doctor Offers Apology for Cerebral Palsy
October 21st, 2011An Irish obstetrician apologized to a little girl for causing the cerebral palsy which has confined her to a wheelchair. Dr. David Corr has admitted l...
Texas Budget Cuts Threaten Cerebral Palsy Therapies
September 1st, 2011The budget cuts passed by Texas state legislators in May have put crucial rehabilitation services for the disabled in jeopardy. According to The N...
CPIRF Appoints Dr. Blackman Medical Director
August 19th, 2011James A. Blackman, M.D., M.P.H., was appointed the new medical director of the Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation on Aug. 1, 2011. He...
Vanishing Twin May Link to Birth Defects
July 6th, 2011A research paper on the association between the loss of a twin early in pregnancy and birth defects in the surviving infant was presented July 5 at th...
Families May Be Entitled to Compensation for Cerebral Palsy
June 8th, 2011Birth injury lawsuits can be fil...
Connecticut Family Awarded $58M in Cerebral Palsy Case
May 27th, 2011When a jury awarded the largest medical malpractice verdict in Connecticut history last week, it came as a relief to a family who needs all the help t...
Compensation May Be Available for Children with CP
March 12th, 2011If your child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and you believe it may have been caused by a mistake during the birth process, you might be eligible to...
