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Joint moment contributions to swing knee extension acceleration during gait in individuals with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

Posted on October 31st 2010
Abstract: The mechanisms contributing to swing phase knee acceleration in individuals with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (CP) are not well understood, but evidence suggests that selective voluntary motor control (SVMC) may play a role. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between lower limb SVMC, measured using Selective Control Assessment of the Lower Extremity (SCALE), and joint moment contributions to swing knee extension acceleration in participants with spastic diplegic CP. Eighteen participants were recruited (mean age=13.8 years, range=6–30 years, Gross Motor Function Classification System Levels I–III). Induced acceleration analysis was performed during the swing phase of gait. Average joint moment contributions to swing knee extension acceleration were c...


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Virtual Reality Helps Teens With CP

Posted on October 31st 2010
WASHINGTON – The use of virtual reality games not only improved functional balance and mobility in adolescents with cerebral palsy, but also had lasting effects even 1 month after training. (Source: Pediatric News)


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Salivary parameters in Brazilian individuals with cerebral palsy who drool

Posted on October 31st 2010
Conclusion  All individuals with cerebral palsy present lower flow rate, pH and buffering capacity of saliva, which increases the risk of oral diseases. (Source: Child: Care, Health and Development)


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Children Hospitalized With 2009 Novel Influenza A(H1N1) in California [Article]

Posted on October 31st 2010
Conclusions  More than one-quarter of children hospitalized with 2009 novel influenza A(H1N1) reported to the California Department of Public Health required intensive care and/or died. Regardless of rapid test results, when 2009 novel influenza A(H1N1) is circulating, clinicians should maintain a high suspicion in children with febrile respiratory illness and promptly treat those with underlying risk factors, especially infants. (Source: Archives of Pediatrics)

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Multiple Courses of Antenatal Corticosteroids for Preterm Birth Study: 2-Year Outcomes

Posted on October 31st 2010
CONCLUSIONS: Multiple courses of prenatal corticosteroid therapy, given every 14 days, did not increase or decrease the risk of death or neurologic impairment at 18 to 24 months of age, compared with a single course of prenatal corticosteroid therapy. Continued follow-up monitoring of these children is necessary to assess neurobehavioral function, school performance, and possible susceptibility to disease. (Source: PEDIATRICS)


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