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Types of Paralysis

So, their paralysis is temporary. For example, that happens with Bell's palsy, a type of facial paralysis. There's also a rare condition called periodic paralysis that causes sudden repeated ... read more

Models of Cerebral Palsy: Which Ones Are Best?

Cerebral palsy is a major cause of severe chronic disability and suffering in children, and the recent explosive growth in modern neuroscience is providing promising insights into its pathogenesis ... read more

What to Know About Facial Paralysis

In some cases, such as Bell’s palsy, it can come on suddenly. Other causes, like facial or neck tumors, can cause paralysis that comes on gradually. Depending on the cause, the paralysis might ... read more

Cerebral Palsy and Cognition: Is There a Connection?

While cerebral palsy may or may not directly affect someone’s cognition, that doesn’t mean it can’t affect their mental health. Cerebral palsy is a brain condition that a doctor typically ... read more

cerebral palsy

Not everyone can use the various methods, like cerebral palsy patients who rely on eye-tracking hardware. Traditionally, that only works on the connected computer, so switching from a chair ... read more

Center for Cerebral Palsy Research

The Center for Cerebral Palsy Research was founded in 1996 and is committed to understanding the mechanisms underlying the symptoms of cerebral palsy and developing evidence-based treatment approaches ... read more

Cerebral palsy: What is it, who gets it and what does the future hold?

What is it and who gets it? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of lifelong conditions that affect the person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. Cerebral refers to the abnormal ... read more

Genetic causes of cerebral palsy uncovered through whole-genome sequencing

A Canadian-led study has identified genes which may be partially responsible for the development of cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy (CP), a condition that affects the development of motor skills in ... read more

Pelosi says Trump is ‘palsy-walsy’ with Putin

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said former President Trump is “palsy-walsy” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as she criticized the presumptive GOP presidential nominee for his ... read more

Little girl with cerebral palsy helps others learn about acceptance through her book

PHOENIX - A children’s book about a local little girl with cerebral palsy is helping teach others about acceptance. Norah Allgaier is just five years old, but her light shines bright and her ... read more