An easily derived Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination asymmetry score, in combination with the total HINE score, differentiates typically developing infants from those with hemiplegic CP.
Anticoagulation and decompressive rib-resection surgery together allow young patients to return to normal activity; however, the utility of thrombolysis for this condition remains unclear.
A recent presentation underscores the importance of consulting urologists in the earliest stages of care.
While endocrinologists are not always part of a core DMD treatment team, their expertise is necessary, especially in handling the effects of long-term glucocorticoid therapy.
A meta-analysis shows people who have experienced concussion and/or mild traumatic brain injury are more likely to attempt suicide and to have suicidal ideation than people who have not experienced the injuries.
Improved neonatal care and earlier diagnosis and management may instead be reason for a decrease in cerebral palsy severity.
A quality improvement project resulted in almost total elimination of cast complications in a busy pediatric department.
