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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of conditions caused by medical abnormalities in the development of a fetus or the early life of a child. These lead to damage or delayed development in the brain. The disorder is permanent and, though it does not worsen with age, the level of functionality of a person with cerebral palsy varies widely: in some cases, effects may be very minor, while in others, movement is impaired to the extent that a wheelchair is required. Common complications associated with CP vary by the type of CP disorder but can include vision problems, seizures, learning disabilities, and issues speaking, writing, and performing other tasks. Cerebral palsy causes problems with muscle tone, movement, balance and/or coordination. Symptoms and effects range from mild to severe. In some infants, problems are evident soon after birth. In others, diagnosis comes in later infancy or toddlerhood. Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair Description: The model designed for cerebral palsy child only. Ultra light weight aluminium alloy frame. Seat Width 38 cms (15"). Net Weight: 18.5 kgs. Epoxy powder coated frame. Detachable arm rest & foot rest provided. Elevated and swinging foot rest. Elevated foot rest provided to elevate leg angle. Height adjustable and detachable head rest. Hydraulic reclining high back for a comfortable posture. Hydraulic adjustable seat angle. Detachable back and seat pad. Extra cushion upholstery provided to under arm, head & calg Foldable. Lever and paddle brakes provided. Safety belt provided. Maintenance free rear solid wheels. Cloth look like water proof upholstery. Anti wheels for better safety and stability. Extra cushion upholstery provided to under arm, head & leg Folding action. Lever and paddle brakes provided. Safety belt provided. Maintenance free rear solid wheels. Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair Recline system: Recline system provides kids with the most comfortable resting environment. It also allows stretching abdomin

young children have a different set of needs than adults. Aesthetically, devices designed for kids are often sleek and colorful, and functionally, they are typically lightweight and adjustable. As any parent knows, young people don't stay the same size for long and since a wheelchair is a major purchase -- don't want a simple growth spurt to render it useless. Wheelchair category offers models that feature seat width and depth adjustability, elevating legrests, and other versatile features. As a weight-bearing activity is critical to proper physical and mental function-which is why children with cerebral palsy, who may sit for stretches in a wheelchair and typically are unable to stand on their own, can benefit greatly from pediatric standers as part of a comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation program. Pediatric standers are offered in passive, active and mobile formats: Passive standers stay in one place and feature a support surface, active standers allow reciprocal movement of the extremities while in a standing position, and mobile standers enable users to self-propel. Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair: Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair Description: The model designed for cerebral palsy child only. Ultra light weight aluminium alloy frame. Seat Width 38 cms (15"). Net Weight: 18.5 kgs. Epoxy powder coated frame. Detachable arm rest & foot rest provided. Elevated and swinging foot rest. Elevated foot rest provided to elevate leg angle. Height adjustable and detachable head rest. Hydraulic reclining high back for a comfortable posture. Hydraulic adjustable seat angle. Detachable back and seat pad. Extra cushion upholstery provided to under arm, head & calg Foldable. Lever and paddle brakes provided. Safety belt provided. Maintenance free rear solid wheels. Cloth look like water proof upholstery. Anti wheels for better safety and stability. Extra cushion upholstery provided to under arm, head & leg. Folding action. Lever and paddle brakes provide

Birth control pills were found to reduce IGF-1 levels in the short term and long term.  Those that had used birth control pills had lower IGF-1 levels compared to those that had never used birth control pills.  This fits with the current knowledge that oral estrogen reduces HGH and IGF-1.  Those were in post-menopausal women, but this is in pre-menopaus women.  This has implications on health, weight, disease...

The point of this post is not that the author concludes that metformin an statin therapy should be used in PCOS women on birth control with elevated cardiovascular risk; but that with struggling with PCOS should have cardiovascular risk assessment prior to starting birth control.  Again, back to the individualized approach paradigm.

An individuals obesity risk is effected prior to birth.  The health status of the mother plays a role in the obesity risk of her children.  

There is just no reason to take SSRIs during pregnancy.  SSRIs increase risk of miscarriage, birth defects, preterm birth, newborn behavior problems, pulmonary hypertension...All women considering pregnancy should removed, yet SSRIs are prescribed as if they are candy.

In a rat study, Bisphenol A shown to increase the ER alpha expression in the hypothalamus of the offspring.  So, the effects occur in utero, prior to birth.  The impact is this: the signal interpretation, by the tissue, of the hormone signal is altered prior to birth?

Cesarean section birth method linked to obesity in unique study that eliminates a lot of variables in other similar studies

vitamin D deficiency in mother and season of birth  impacts allergy risk of baby

It is important to realize that birth control pills are associated with increased risk.  This review found and increase in cardiovascular disease, melanoma, lupus, and breast cancer; however, a lower risk of colon and ovarian cancer was found.

Pregnancy calculator guide or how to use pregnancy calculator? There are some questions which you are curious to find the answer about these. We covered briefly this topic for you. You will get the answer here also, What are pregnancy symptoms and due date calculation procedures?

After getting married, every couple certainly wants to have a baby. So, when a wife gets pregnant, both she and the husband want to know as soon as possible when she will give birth. Usually, a married couple will go to a hospital and follow USG test to know the predicted birth date. However, you can actually calculate it by your own. You should know when your last period was started so then you are able to find a due date. Today, there is what is called pregnancy calculator. It can be used by everyone. If you are curious about it, let's pay attention to the following discussion.

After getting married, every couple certainly wants to have a baby. So, when a wife gets pregnant, both she and the husband want to know as soon as possible when she will give birth. Usually, a married couple will go to a hospital and follow USG test to know the predicted birth date. However, you can actually calculate it by your own. You should know when your last period was started so then you are able to find a due date. Today, there is what is called pregnancy calculator. It can be used by everyone. If you are curious about it, let's pay attention to the following discussion.

Secondary infertility is the inability to conceive or complete a pregnancy after a previous birth. To be classified as secondary infertility, a previous birth must have occurred without the help of drugs or fertility treatments such as IVF. If you've been trying to get pregnant for a while without success, you may be wondering if something is wrong. Is secondary infertility possible? To know the common sign of Secondary Infertility click on the link.

low serum CoQ10 maternal levels associated with low birth weight.

Birth control pills increase resting cortisol levels.  This study looked at salivary and urinary cortisol.

Study finds poor effectiveness in Hepatitis B vaccine  in prevention of HVB in children born to infected mothers.  The author's conclusion says it all: "the current practice of administration of vaccine with HBIG at birth to babies born of HBsAg-positive mothers is not effective in preventing occult HBV infection in babies.

Testosterone use in men with PE is rare: 5% in this study and 1.2% in previous study by same authors. Procoagulant thrombophilia is rare, yet the authors still suggested procoagulant tests prior to Testosterone therapy in men, Estrogen therapy in women and oral birth control in women.

interesting study that showed that testosterone levels in men and women fluctuate seasonally.  The highest levels are found in the fall for both sexes, but lowest during the summer.  Interestingly, birth control eliminated these seasonal variations and resulted in a "flatter seasonal testosterone profile".   So, maybe mean cycle, but on a much different time scale?  Interesting thought.

Interesting cohort of Danish and Finnish men.  What is interesting is that in both groups, men born earlier in the 20th century were found to have higher testosterone levels.  As the year of birth advanced, there were declines in Testosterone, LH, and higher SHBG.