http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/Strabismus-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2012. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 25 May 2012 07:17:50 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/patients-with-cerebral-palsy-get-much-needed-help-from-researchers-101197-1.htm A team of Rice University seniors known as Helping Hands hopes to restore strength and flexibility to the hands and wrists of children with cerebral palsy using multiple force sensors and a digital dinosaur. "These kids have a real problem with their hands," said Jenna Desmarais, a senior at Rice majoring in mechanical engineering. "The fingers and wrists are locked into a sort of claw-like position. Even after surgery to correct it, they need physical therapy to get stronger." The team's ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/patients-with-cerebral-palsy-get-much-needed-help-from-researchers-101197-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/video-game-play-may-help-kids-with-cerebral-palsy-101046-1.htm In children with cerebral palsy (CP) spending too much time in front of a video screen increases the risk of being overweight or developing health issues such as diabetes or musculoskeletal disorders. A group of scientists has found that video games such as Nintendo's Wii offer an enjoyable opportunity to promote light to moderate physical activity in children with CP, and may have a role to play in rehabilitation therapy. Their research is published online today in the iArchives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/i....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/video-game-play-may-help-kids-with-cerebral-palsy-101046-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-treatment-for-cerebral-palsy-successful-in-animal-study-100277-1.htm Rabbits born with cerebral palsy were able to regain near-normal mobility from a new treatment, offering hope of a potential breakthrough in treating humans with the incurable disorder, researchers said Wednesday. The method, part of the growing field of nanomedicine, worked by delivering an anti-inflammatory drug directly into the damaged parts of the brain via tiny tree-like molecules known as dendrimers. Baby rabbits treated within six hours of birth showed "dramatic improvement in motor ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-treatment-for-cerebral-palsy-successful-in-animal-study-100277-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/gaming-goggles-may-help-treat-lazy-eye-99794-1.htm A new pair of goggles that can be used to play Tetris games can also treat a common eye problem according to the British researchers who have developed the gadget. The gaming goggles has been developed by researchers from Glasgow Caledonian University who say that it can also treat amblyopia, or lazy eye, which affects around 4 percent of children. Patients suffering from amblyopia can focus better through one eye compared to the other and often have to wear a patch on the affected eye. The new ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/gaming-goggles-may-help-treat-lazy-eye-99794-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Eye-Secrets-Anti-wrinkle-Eye-Patch-Makes-You-Look-8-years-Younger-in-15-minutes-95161-1.htm A miracle anti-wrinkle eye patch claims to banish the bags under the eyes in just 15 minutes.This collagen-based Eye Secrets patch works instantly by reducing fine lines, dark circles and puffiness under the eyes by up to 92%. Makers of the patch claim to reverse all the effects of aging by 1-year, every 2-minutes, thus knocking off 8-years within 15-minutes. The eye patch is easy to use and can be used at home.This product costs 24.99 pounds for five applications and is available from the company's website 'eye-secrets....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Eye-Secrets-Anti-wrinkle-Eye-Patch-Makes-You-Look-8-years-Younger-in-15-minutes-95161-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Brain-Damage-in-Babies-With-Cerebral-Palsy-Prevented-in-Mice-Study-92857-1.htm Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have shown that a protein may help prevent the kind of brain damage that occurs in babies with cerebral palsy. Using a mouse model that mimics the devastating condition in newborns, the researchers found that high levels of the protective protein, Nmnat1, substantially reduce damage that develops when the brain is deprived of oxygen and blood flow. The finding offers a potential new strategy for treating cerebral palsy as well ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Brain-Damage-in-Babies-With-Cerebral-Palsy-Prevented-in-Mice-Study-92857-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Children-With-Blocked-Tear-Ducts-Face-Lazy-Eye-Risk-91891-1.htm Kids under the age of 3 with a nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) or blocked tear duct are at increased risk for developing amblyopia (lazy eye), reveals study. About 6% of children are born with blocked tear ducts. Study published in the IJournal of the AAPOS/I. Authors Noelle S. Matta, CO, CRC, COT, and David I. Silbert, MD, FAAP, of the Family Eye Group in Lancaster, PA, report that of the 375 children studied, 22% had amblyopia risk factors, an 8-fold increase compared with the rate in the general population....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Children-With-Blocked-Tear-Ducts-Face-Lazy-Eye-Risk-91891-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Video-Games-Could-Improve-Lazy-Eye-90111-1.htm ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Video-Games-Could-Improve-Lazy-Eye-90111-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Treatment-Option-for-Kids-With-Cerebral-Palsy-89301-1.htm A new study has suggested an additional treatment option for children with cerebral palsy that complements traditional therapy. This new rehabilitation approach that focuses on where a child with cerebral palsy lives and plays, not just improving the child's balance, posture and movement skills is just as beneficial as traditional child-focused therapy, offering parents an additional treatment option for their child. The McMaster study, in conjunction with researchers at the University of ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Treatment-Option-for-Kids-With-Cerebral-Palsy-89301-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Osteopathy-May-Not-Benefit-Kids-With-Cerebral-Palsy-82253-1.htm A new research has found little evidence to suggest that cranial osteopathy is of benefit to children with cerebral palsy. The research was commissioned by Cerebra, the charity that helps to improve the lives of children with brain conditions, and carried out by the Cerebra Research Unit (CRU) at the Peninsula College of Medicine (and) Dentistry. The research is published on-line in the IArchives of Disease in Childhood/I. Osteopathy has, over recent years, become a popular complementary treatment for children with cerebral palsy....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Osteopathy-May-Not-Benefit-Kids-With-Cerebral-Palsy-82253-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Finds-Some-Patients-With-Cerebral-Palsy-Have-Asymmetric-Pelvic-Bones-82130-1.htm Johns Hopkins Children's Center researchers have discovered that most children with severe cerebral palsy have starkly asymmetric pelvic bones. The newly identified misalignment can affect how surgeries of the pelvis, spine and surrounding structures are performed, the researchers say. Previous studies of patients with cerebral palsy have reported asymmetry above the pelvis and misalignment of the hips, but this new report, the researchers say, is the first one to show misalignment between the two sides of the pelvic bone itself....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Finds-Some-Patients-With-Cerebral-Palsy-Have-Asymmetric-Pelvic-Bones-82130-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Magnesium-Sulfate-Linked-to-Cerebral-Palsy-Protection-80685-1.htm The use of magnesium sulfate (Mg) significantly reduced the neonatal brain injury associated with maternal inflammation or maternal infection in rats. These findings are to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting , in San Francisco. Magnesium sulfate is sometimes used during preterm labor to reduce the risk of neonatal brain injury. In 2010 the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Magnesium-Sulfate-Linked-to-Cerebral-Palsy-Protection-80685-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Complications-in-Strabismus-Surgery-Linked-to-Use-of-Amniotic-Membrane-78985-1.htm It is well-documented that postoperative adhesions are a major complication in strabismus surgery. Amniotic membrane has been used in the hopes of preventing these adhesions by forming a biological barrier during healing. In an article in the December 2010 issue of the IJournal of AAPOS/I, the Official Publication of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, a team of researchers from Cairo University have discovered that the new approach may also have the opposite effect....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Complications-in-Strabismus-Surgery-Linked-to-Use-of-Amniotic-Membrane-78985-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Acupuncture-An-Effective-Alternative-To-Treat-Lazy-Eye-77976-1.htm A new study has suggested that acupuncture could potentially become an alternative to patching for treating amblyopia (lazy eye) in some older children. About one-third to one-half of the amblyopia cases are caused by differences in the degree of nearsightedness or farsightedness between the two eyes, a condition known as anisometropia. Correcting these refractive errors with glasses or contact lenses has been shown to be effective in children age 3 to 7 years, but among older children ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Acupuncture-An-Effective-Alternative-To-Treat-Lazy-Eye-77976-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/IVF-Linked-Cerebral-Palsy-Risks-Need-Serious-Consideration-Say-Scientists-76270-1.htm Despite the low risk of cerebral palsy among babies born through IVF, the issue should be taken seriously, say scientists. The University of Aarhus found babies born with the help of IVF had double the risk of developing cerebral palsy. The safety of IVF and similar fertility treatments has been closely scrutinised since the first 'test-tube baby' in the 1970s. They researchers compared the cerebral palsy rates in babies grouped depending on how long it ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/IVF-Linked-Cerebral-Palsy-Risks-Need-Serious-Consideration-Say-Scientists-76270-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-Apgar-Score-Tied-to-Cerebral-Palsy-in-Childhood-75093-1.htm A low Apgar score at birth is strongly associated with cerebral palsy in childhood, concludes a study from researchers in Norway published on BMJ today. The Apgar score is a quick and simple way to assess a baby's condition at birth. The baby is assessed on five simple criteria (complexion, pulse rate, reaction when stimulated, muscle tone, and breathing) on a scale from zero to two. The five values are then summed up to obtain a score from zero to 10. Scores of 3 and below are generally ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-Apgar-Score-Tied-to-Cerebral-Palsy-in-Childhood-75093-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Lazy-Eye-in-Children-Detected-With-Photoscreening-74919-1.htm A new study is examining the use of photoscreening to detect amblyopia, or 'lazy eye' in children aged 6 months to 6 years. Amblyopia, known as "lazy eye," is a major cause of vision problems in children and a common cause of blindness in people aged 20 to 70 in developed countries. Experts at University of Iowa used the Medical Technology, Inc. (MTI) PhotoScreener, which records the pattern of light reflected through each of the child's pupils as the child's eyes are photographed. Photoscreened ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Lazy-Eye-in-Children-Detected-With-Photoscreening-74919-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Incidence-of-Cerebral-Palsy-Remains-Constant-in-India-74912-1.htm Experts have said that the incidence of cerebral palsy in India has remained constant over the last 20 years. They added that innovative treatments mean that more low birth weight babies are surviving in recent years as compared to last decade. India is home to some 25 lakh people with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a disease of movement and posture, according to pediatrician Sharad Agarkhedkar, president of the city chapter of the Indian Medical Association. "In 1980s almost 50 per cent of ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Incidence-of-Cerebral-Palsy-Remains-Constant-in-India-74912-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Neurological-Deficit-Behind-Lazy-Eye-Identified-by-NYU-Researchers-73927-1.htm A new neurological deficit behind amblyopia, or "lazy eye" has been identified by researchers at New York University's Center for Neural Science. Their findings, which appear in the most recent issue of the IJournal of Neuroscience/I, shed additional light on how amblyopia results from disrupted links between the brain and normal visual processing. Amblyopia results from developmental problems in the brain. When the parts of the brain concerned with visual processing do not function ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Neurological-Deficit-Behind-Lazy-Eye-Identified-by-NYU-Researchers-73927-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Birth-Past-Full-Term-Linked-to-Higher-Cerebral-Palsy-Risk-In-New-Research-73445-1.htm Recent research has compared the risk of cerebral palsy based on birth time and has concluded that delivery at 40 weeks has a lower risk of the condition than birth at 37 or 38 weeks or at 42 weeks or later. "One of the strongest predictors of CP is preterm birth, with the risk of CP increasing steadily with earlier delivery. Although risk is lower among term births, about three-fourths of all infants with CP are born after 36 weeks," the authors wrote. "Within this range of ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Birth-Past-Full-Term-Linked-to-Higher-Cerebral-Palsy-Risk-In-New-Research-73445-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Cerebral-Palsy-Risk-For-Babies-From-Mothers-Genetically-Susceptible-To-Infections-72527-1.htm Pregnant women genetically susceptible to infections and other environmental hazards could trigger cerebral palsy in their unborn babies, according to Professor Alastair MacLennan of Robinson Institute, Adelaide University. BR style="mso-special-character: line-break""Major risk factors for cerebral palsy are fetal growth restriction, pre-term delivery, fetal infections, antepartum haemorrhage and multiple pregnancies," he says. Professor MacLennan and his team of researchers are leading the largest ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Cerebral-Palsy-Risk-For-Babies-From-Mothers-Genetically-Susceptible-To-Infections-72527-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-Pressure-Hyperbaric-Therapy-Effective-Against-Cerebral-Palsy-71930-1.htm Low pressure hyperbaric therapy is quite effective against cerebral palsy in children, according to a new study conducted in India. It thus refutes previous assumptions that 100% oxygen under higher pressure is a superior treatment. The largest sample of children studied to assess neuro-developmental improvements focuses on a combination of standard rehabilitation therapies, such as Occupational, Physical, Speech Therapies and HBOT. HBOT raises the oxygen molecule content in the body through oxygen-carrying blood cells and all body fluids....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Low-Pressure-Hyperbaric-Therapy-Effective-Against-Cerebral-Palsy-71930-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Cerebral-Palsy-Kids-May-Benefit-from-Cell-Transplants-67923-1.htm A unique cell type that supports and surrounds (ensheathes) neurons within the nose (olfactory system) known as olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs), possess the ability to regenerate, are relatively easy to obtain, and have become prime candidates for transplantation to repair a number of lesions in the central nervous system (CNS). Transplanted OECs, known to retain exceptional plasticity and promote olfactory blood vessel growth while offering neuroprotection, have been demonstrated to be potentially ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Cerebral-Palsy-Kids-May-Benefit-from-Cell-Transplants-67923-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Hand-Function-in-Teens-With-Cerebral-Palsy-Improved-by-PlayStation-Based-System-66601-1.htm Rutgers University engineers have modified a home video game, which has shown promise in improving hand function in teenagers with cerebral palsy. In a pilot trial with three participants, the system enhanced the teens' abilities to perform a range of daily personal and household activities. The modified system combined a Sony PlayStation 3 console and a commercial gaming glove with custom-developed software and games to provide exercise routines aimed at improving hand speed and range of finger motion....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Hand-Function-in-Teens-With-Cerebral-Palsy-Improved-by-PlayStation-Based-System-66601-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Varanasi-Family-Fight-to-Take-Care-of-Cerebral-Palsy-Affected-Son-66418-1.htm A family in Varanasi is struggling to nurture a cerebral palsy affected youth. Attending to 21-year-old Shafaq since childhood has taken a toll on this poor family, as the father struggles to somehow arrange for the two square meal. But disappointment overwhelms Hamid whenever he thinks how all his efforts for son's cure and care haven't been of much help. Hamid, who is a weaver, has already sold off all his valuables to ensure treatment for Shafaq. But he finds his all efforts ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Varanasi-Family-Fight-to-Take-Care-of-Cerebral-Palsy-Affected-Son-66418-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Cerebral-Palsy-Patients-Can-Improve-On-Hand-Function-With-Customized-Videogames-63681-1.htm Researchers have discovered that custom videogames help improve hand function and forearm bone health in teens with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Meredith R. Golomb, Indiana University School of Medicine, authored the study examining the rehabilitative benefits of remotely monitored in-home virtual reality games. The pediatric neurologist at Riley Hospital for Children said: "While these initial encouraging results were in teens with limited hand and arm function due to perinatal brain injury, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Cerebral-Palsy-Patients-Can-Improve-On-Hand-Function-With-Customized-Videogames-63681-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Can-Magnesium-Sulfate-Prevent-Cerebral-Palsy-in-Pre-term-Infants-53839-1.htm Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) can reduce the incidence of Cerebral palsy (CP) for very early preterm infants. CP is the most prevalent chronic childhood motor disability with an estimated lifetime cost of nearly (Dollor) 1 million per individual. Many thousands of pregnant women and their fetuses are exposed to MgSO4 every year in the United States for a variety of indications, and most obstetricians are comfortable with its use. Yet, there is still some controversy over whether magnesium sulfate is truly protective against CP....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Can-Magnesium-Sulfate-Prevent-Cerebral-Palsy-in-Pre-term-Infants-53839-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Soon-A-Computer-Therapy-To-Spare-Kids-With-Lazy-Eyes-From-The-Ugly-Eye-Patch-53494-1.htm A new computer therapy has been developed by researchers from Tel Aviv University, for children suffering from lazy eye syndrome and to soon get rid of the ugly eye patch. Traditional treatment for amblyopia also known as lazy eye syndrome requires the use of an eye patch, often for months at a time, before the eye is corrected. This, according to the researchers, can lead to social stigma during a formative part of childhood; moreover it's not 100 pct effective. Dr. Uri Polat, Tel ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Soon-A-Computer-Therapy-To-Spare-Kids-With-Lazy-Eyes-From-The-Ugly-Eye-Patch-53494-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Better-Conversation-Among-Kids-With-Cerebral-Palsy-Possible-With-New-Software-52530-1.htm Children who are suffering from cerebral palsy may be able to communicate in a better manner thanks to a new software. Scientists claim that the 'How was school today?' software is the first technology of its kind to allow children with communication problems to converse in a better manner. The system is the result of a project between computing scientists from the Universities of Aberdeen and Dundee, and Capability Scotland. "How was school today? uses sensors, swipe ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Better-Conversation-Among-Kids-With-Cerebral-Palsy-Possible-With-New-Software-52530-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Novel-Compounds-may-Prove-Effective-Against-Cerebral-Palsy-48036-1.htm Researchers at Northwestern University have developed two compounds that may be effective in protecting against cerebral palsy, a condition caused by neurodegeneration that affects body movement and muscle coordination. "The results were just stunning, absolutely amazing. There was a remarkable difference between animals treated with a small dose of one of our compounds and those that were not," said Richard B. Silverman, John Evans Professor of Chemistry in the Weinberg College of Arts and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Novel-Compounds-may-Prove-Effective-Against-Cerebral-Palsy-48036-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Cerebral-Palsy-Boy-Confident-In-Winning-Karate-Championship-47785-1.htm The World Karate Championship will be held in Pittsburgh, from June 18-20, in which sixteen-year-old Srimanth Bal from Gujarat will represent India. But what makes Srimanth different from other participants in the Championship is that he is suffering from cerebral palsy, a non-contagious conditions that cause physical disability in human development. His new talent despite being differently-abled has yet again demonstrated that such people are endowed with abilities that need proper channelizing....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Cerebral-Palsy-Boy-Confident-In-Winning-Karate-Championship-47785-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Preemies-Cerebral-Palsy-Risk-Cut-Down-By-Magnesium-Sulphate-46648-1.htm Giving magnesium sulphate to woman at risk of pre-term birth can significantly reduce the risk of cerebral palsy in infants, according to a new study. Cerebral palsy is a disabling condition that affects around one in every 500 newborn babies overall, and up to one-in-ten very premature babies. "There is now enough evidence to support giving magnesium sulphate to women at risk of very preterm birth as a protective agent against cerebral palsy for their baby," said lead researcher, Lex ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Preemies-Cerebral-Palsy-Risk-Cut-Down-By-Magnesium-Sulphate-46648-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Antibiotics-Linked-to-Cerebral-Palsy-41974-1.htm Researchers from the University of Leicester have said women who take antibiotics to avert premature birth may in fact be exposing their babies to the risk of cerebral palsy. The study called the Oracle trial was funded by the Medical Research Council. The study found that women who took two common drugs put their babies at double the risk of developing palsy as compared to women who did not take the drugs. The drugs in question are erythromycin and Co-amoxiclav. "The prescription of erythromycin ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Antibiotics-Linked-to-Cerebral-Palsy-41974-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Pre-term-Babies-can-Avoid-Cerebral-Palsy-If-Mothers-Given-Magnesium-Sulfate-41272-1.htm A new study has deemed that if mothers are administered magnesium sulphate during premature childbirth, the risk of such babies developing cerebral palsy is cut by almost 50%. Magnesium sulfate is traditionally used in obstetrics to stop premature labor and prevent seizures in women with hypertension. In the study involving 2,240 women who were likely to give birth before 32 weeks of gestation, administering magnesium sulfate considerably cut chances of developing cerebral palsy by almost half....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Pre-term-Babies-can-Avoid-Cerebral-Palsy-If-Mothers-Given-Magnesium-Sulfate-41272-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Epsom-Salt-Could-Cut-Reduce-Risk-of-Cerebral-Palsy-in-Preterm-Babies-41195-1.htm Epsom salt administered to women at risk of pre-term delivery could cut reduce risk of cerebral palsy in their babies, a study suggests. Cerebral palsy refers to a group of neurological disorders affecting control of movement and posture that limit activity. Brain damage may occur during pregnancy or early childhood. Its causes are not well understood, but a third of all cases are associated with preterm birth, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Moderate or severe cerebral palsy was diagnosed in 1....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Epsom-Salt-Could-Cut-Reduce-Risk-of-Cerebral-Palsy-in-Preterm-Babies-41195-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Popular-Antidepressant-may-Help-Treat-Lazy-Eye-Syndrome-35672-1.htm London, Apr 19 (ANI): The popular antidepressant drug, Prozac, might soon have an unexpected new medical use - as a treatment for lazy eye syndrome, according to a new study in rats with impaired vision. The study shows that daily doses of drug fluoxetine (Prozac) help rats' brains' visual centres to rewire themselves and correct the defect. If the drug has a similar effect in humans, it could potentially help the roughly 1-5 percent of people thought to have amblyopia, or 'lazy eye'. It ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Popular-Antidepressant-may-Help-Treat-Lazy-Eye-Syndrome-35672-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Moore-Refuses-to-Give-Up-Wearing-Eyeglasses-32821-1.htm Former James Bond star Sir Roger Moore has decided never to stop wearing eyeglasses - because he feels that they are a much better option than contact lenses. According to the actor, the glasses make him feel more confident, as the frames help to hide his age. Furthermore, he is convinced that glasses also help in boosting his artistic confidence. That is the reason why Moore refuses to give up wearing eyeglasses, despite owning hundreds of pairs of contact lenses. "I think I look better in glasses these days....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Moore-Refuses-to-Give-Up-Wearing-Eyeglasses-32821-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Colin-Farrells-Son-Suffers-from-Rare-Form-of-Cerebral-Palsy-28029-1.htm Actor Colin Farrell has spoken for the first time about the rare form of cerebral palsy his son suffers from. In a recent interview, the Irish actor confirmed that his four-year-old son James suffers from Angelman Syndrome, which affects his speech and motor skills. "With my son the only time I'm reminded that there is something different about him - that he has some deviation of what is perceived to be normal - is when I see him with other four-year-olds. Then I go, 'Oh yeah', and it comes ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Colin-Farrells-Son-Suffers-from-Rare-Form-of-Cerebral-Palsy-28029-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Multiple-Injections-of-Corticosteroids-may-Increase-Cerebral-Palsy-in-Pregnant-Women-26760-1.htm Repeated courses of corticosteroids are linked to an increased rate of cerebral palsy among children of these mothers. "Our study shows that you get almost all of the benefit from a single round of therapy and that multiple rounds raise the risk of cerebral palsy, which is a severely disabling condition," said John M. Thorp, M.D., a study co-author and McAllister distinguished professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. "That's ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Multiple-Injections-of-Corticosteroids-may-Increase-Cerebral-Palsy-in-Pregnant-Women-26760-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Cerebral-Palsy-Cannot-Deter-Ludhiana-Boy-to-Achieve-His-Goals-26549-1.htm What everybody does with hands, 15-year-old Manish of Ludhiana does with his toes- be it painting, eating, stitching or playing. A resident of Barowal village, Manish suffers from cerebral palsy, a non-contagious non-progressive disease that causes physical disability. But despite this, he is determined to achieve his goals. "If we have the determination, everything happens naturally. We are also encouraged to work hard," says Manish. 'Ek Prayaas', a school that grooms differently-abled ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Cerebral-Palsy-Cannot-Deter-Ludhiana-Boy-to-Achieve-His-Goals-26549-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Children-With-Amblyopia-Need-Not-Wear-Eye-Patches-All-Day-Study-26453-1.htm A new research has revealed that children with amblyopia, commonly known as Lazy Eye, don't need to wear their eye patches the entire day, and that wearing it for three to four hours a day for 12 weeks can improve vision. It was argued that using the eye patch for long hours was excessive. But now, studies have shown that occlusion therapy (patching) can improve vision with its use for 6 hours day for 12 weeks and 12 hours a day. Despite this, many doctors still suggest large doses of patching, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Children-With-Amblyopia-Need-Not-Wear-Eye-Patches-All-Day-Study-26453-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Enhancing-Quality-of-Life-for-Victims-of-Cerebral-Palsy-25371-1.htm The marriage between technology and medical science has benefited victims of even rare medical conditions. The 29th of June, 2007 happened to be a memorable day in the life of Anthony, a fourteen year old, in the throes of a grave medical condition called cerebral palsy. Post surgery, Anthony is able to WALK, like most his age. Motion Analysis, is the latest among the diagnostic tools to assist medical specialists in gauging the outcome of surgical intervention in the treatment of cerebral palsy....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Enhancing-Quality-of-Life-for-Victims-of-Cerebral-Palsy-25371-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Study-Helps-to-Treat-Lazy-Eye-in-Adults-24924-1.htm Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a method that helps an adult recover function in an eye that has been damaged and dysfunctional from birth. The study may help treat Amblyopia, or lazy eye as it showed that complete visual loss promoted subsequent recovery in an eye that has had severely compromised vision throughout life. Clinical studies have demonstrated that the probability to recover amblyopia, caused by unilateral cataract, depended on the age at which the cataract was removed....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Study-Helps-to-Treat-Lazy-Eye-in-Adults-24924-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Mild-Stress-During-Pregnancy-may-Worsen-Offsprings-Risk-of-Cerebral-Palsy-23490-1.htm A new study has shown just how important it is for mothers-to-be to relax, by finding that chronic mild stress may increase the risk that their offspring will develop cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders marked by physical disability. Though the study was conducted on a mouse model, the researchers from Inserm, l'Institut national de la sante et de la recherche medicale, the French public biomedical research agency, believed that it can apply to humans also....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Mild-Stress-During-Pregnancy-may-Worsen-Offsprings-Risk-of-Cerebral-Palsy-23490-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Eyeglass-Guide-Launched-That-Aids-in-Choosing-the-Right-Eyewear-23368-1.htm Transitions Optical, Inc. announced the release of its Eyeglass Guide -- a unique resource designed to aid consumers in making educated choiceshen selecting their eyeglasses. Created with input from expert eyecare professionals across the country, this resource provides critical information to lead consumers through the process of selecting glasses that best enhance and protect their short-and long-term vision. Eyeglassguide offers information about UV-blocking lenses, visiting your eyecare professional, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Eyeglass-Guide-Launched-That-Aids-in-Choosing-the-Right-Eyewear-23368-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Motion-Analysis-Helps-Teen-With-Cerebral-Palsy-Regain-Ability-to-Walk-22976-1.htm Newswise - At fourteen, cerebral palsy hampered Anthony's ability to walk. He and his mother feared that within the next few years, he would be confined to a wheelchair. As is the case with more than 500,000 Americans with this crippling disorder, Anthony was left with few options and his family turned to Hospital for Special Surgery with the hope of finding answers to effectively address his condition. They were introduced to David M. Scher, M.D., a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Special ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Motion-Analysis-Helps-Teen-With-Cerebral-Palsy-Regain-Ability-to-Walk-22976-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=18101 Researchers at Children's Memorial Research Center have, for the first time, identified Apolipoprotein E (APOE), a gene associated with heightened risk for Alzheimer's disease in adults, can also increase the likelihood that brain-injured newborns would develop cerebral palsy. This is the first identification of a gene that increases susceptibility to cerebral palsy. Results of the study, published in the February issue of the journal Pediatrics, may enable early identification of children who ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=18101 http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=9774 A new study conducted by Ohio State University researchers suggests that injuries related to wearing glasses account for 27, 000 visits to the emergency department. Wearing of protective eyewear while engaging in activities that increase risk of eye injury can avoid such instances. The researchers estimated that, in 2002 and 2003, some 27,000 people went to the emergency department seeking treatment for injuries related to wearing glasses. More than 1,000 of these cases were admitted to the hospital for further treatment....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=9774 http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=9596 Dr. Angus Turner of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in East Melbourne, Australia says that simple corneal abrasions need not be treated by patching the eye. Doing so might actually slow healing and does not reduce pain, a new review of several studies has found. "The abrasions on the eye normally don't affect vision too much, so it is pointless rendering a patient acutely monocular if there is no good reason to do so," Turner said. Dr Turner and a colleague analyzed 11 randomized controlled ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=9596 http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=6470 A new treatment now offers hope for treatment of Ambylopia or lazy eye as it is commonly called. It has been developed due to the combined efforts of researchers at the USC and three other Chinese universities. A lazy eye in children can appear normal, although there may a compromise in the vision even when corrective glasses are used. If untreated, it can lead to permanent vision loss. Until now, the condition has been regarded to be incurable in children over 8 years. The new study however ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/view_news_main.asp?x=6470