The Fern Lab - The Fern lab is located in the Department of Neurology at the University of Washington in Seattle. The lab's research focuses on ischemic injury of the brain, in particular the neonatal/developing brain. Ischemia is the term given to a loss of blood supply and can arise due to obstruction of a blood vessel (leading to a stroke), or from factors that are currently not well understood but which produce the brain injury that underlies cerebral palsy.
Private philanthropy with principal interests in brain science, immunology, and arts education. Charles A. Dana, a New York State legislator, industrialist and philanthropist.
NINDS sponsored study will evaluate patients with muscle stiffness for possible participation in current or future research studies. It will determine the cause of muscle stiffness or cramps and measure the severity of symptoms
European study to find out whether 4 different protein sources affect the rate of gastric emptying and
electrofysiology in this group of children.The protein composition of nutrition may affect the rate of gastric emptying and gastric fysiology. This is especially important in children with neurologic impariment, who commonly rely on tube feedings, have feeding problems, nausea, vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux and delayed gastric emptying.
Spasticity Information Page at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS - What is Spasticity -Treatment - Prognosis - Research - Clinical Trials and Organizations
Hypertonia Information Page at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS - What is hypertonia - Treatment - Prognosis - Research - Clinical Trials and Organizations
Hydrocephalus Fact Sheet at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNINDS - Definition, symptoms, causes, prognosis, types of hydrocephalus, treatment and research
Completed study. Objective of this project was to develop and evaluate two different alternative or complementary medical modalities that have been used in children with cerebral palsy by practitioners in an attempt to decelerate the complications from the neurologic insult and resultant muscle imbalance.
Duke University Clinical trial and study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of the study drug Pregabalin in pediatric patients with partial onset seizures in addition to measuring how much pregabalin is in your child's blood and urine after he/she takes the study drug
Effect of treatment on the movement disorder will be measured by a myoclonus scale and a dystonia scale as well as by assessment of overall functional status. Response at various dosages will be compared to baseline for all patients.Safety parameters including neurological examination, blood tests and EKG will be monitored throughout the treatment period and during withdrawal of the medication.
NINDS - Researchers Identify a Signal for Cell Death during Stroke - In a new study, researchers have identified a signal that promotes the death of vulnerable brain cells in an animal model of stroke. In the future, drugs designed to inhibit this death signal might help reduce brain damage in stroke patients
Welcome to the Home Page of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) A global leader in the multidisciplinary scientific education of health professionals and researchers dedicated to the well-being of people with childhood-onset disabilities. Mission: Provide multidisciplinary scientific education for health professionals and promote excellence in research and services for the benefit of people with cerebral palsy and childhood-onset disabilities
Dedicated to improving the lives of persons affected by ataxia through support, education, and research. Supports research and provides vital programs and services for ataxia families.
National, non-profit organization whose mission is to accelerate the development of brain repair therapies and cures by supporting cutting-edge collaborative research on brain damage due to childhood illness, injury, or any other cause. Provides information and resources for families and health care providers."