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Information on planned study to determine effects of power mobility on the development and function of children with severe physical disabilities

Information on completed study evaluating Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Intervention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Information regarding ongoing study being sponsored by Hawaii Pacific Health to assess the predictive value of Generalized Movements for Early Prediction of Cerebral Palsy

The first comprehensive comparative effectiveness clinical trial of three widely used anti-seizure drugs for childhood absence epilepsy - the most common form of epilepsy in kids - has established an evidence-based approach for initial drug therapy. Published March 4 in the New England Journal of Medicine*, data from the double-blind, randomized, comparative clinical trial fill a large information gap in the treatment of childhood absence epilepsy, also known as "petit mal" epilepsy. The research, which identifies important differences between drugs in seizure control and side effects, is expected to impact how physicians select and monitor initial therapy for children with the disorder and ultimately lead to improved outcomes.

"This multi-center collaborative study will establish a database of information about stroke in infants and children."

Information on completed study to classify types of hypertonia in patients with cerebral palsy and determine if the classifications are reasonable in relation to the functional task of walking."

Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists was established to support professionals working in the field of driver education / driver training and transportation equipment modifications for persons with disabilities through education and information dissemination. Web site offers data base of Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists.

"From automatic ramps to lowered floors, BraunAbility wheelchair vans and wheelchair lifts offer the ultimate in convenience and safety for a wide variety of personal needs and preferences."

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Study Shows Using Bar-Code Technology with eMAR Reduces Medication Administration and Transcription Errors. Press Release, May 5, 2010. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.

The primary goal of ICBM has been and remains, the development of a probabilistic reference system for the human brain as an important neuroinformatics tool for use by the neuroscience community.

Stanford trial and study to learn about upper extremity hypertonia (stiffness) in children and young adults with cerebral palsy. Specifically, they want to learn about ways to measure the stiffness in the joints of hypertonic arms. The information the research team will collect includes any physical exams or computer generated data about your arm movements.

University of Virginia Health System clinical study to look at how children's bones grow and mature when they have Cerebral Palsy. This information will be compared to growth in children that do not have Cerebral Palsy.

Purpose of this completed study is to provide additional information on safety and tolerability after multiple doses of pantoprazole in infants

The purpose of this study is to provide additional information on safety and tolerability after multiple does of pantoprazole in infants

Study to assess the development and neurological status of all children who were diagnosed as "mild ventriculomegaly" during the pregnancy in the last 6 years and to prospectively follow up all the children who will be diagnosed from the beginning of the study on for 6 years.

Study to promote research in the area of cerebral palsy by connecting researchers with persons with cerebral palsy through a secure, established database.

The Hydrocephalus Association provides support, education and advocacy for people whose lives have been touched by hydrocephalus and the professionals who work with them. We strive to ensure that families are empowered with educational materials, informed about the latest research, and have access to quality health care. We advocate for increased research and funding to advance understanding, improve diagnosis and treatment, and find a cure.

The Hydrocephalus Foundation, Inc. (HyFI) is a registered, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, educational resources and networking opportunities to patients and families affected by hydrocephalus. The Foundation also promotes related research and facilitates the training of healthcare professionals to improve patient outcome.

The Clinical Center is home to the National Institutes of Health intramural clinical research program. Located on the NIH Bethesda, Maryland campus, the Clinical Center complex is where clinical biomedical research occurs.

As part of the federal government's National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Eye Institute's mission is to "conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to blinding eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms of visual function, preservation of sight, and the special health problems and requirements of the blind."