Virtual Reality Reduces Pain During Botox for Kids with Cerebral Palsy
Botox® injections can help children with cerebral palsy (CP) manage muscle stiffness and spasticity, but the injections themselves can be painful and stressful. New research…
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Cerebral Palsy Diagnosed Earlier in Children
Children with cerebral palsy are being diagnosed at younger ages, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CP…
Could Genetic Testing Help Explain Cerebral Palsy? New Study Offers Answers
A 2026 study in the journal BMC Pediatrics found that genetic testing for cerebral palsy (CP) may help explain why some children have the condition.…
New Study Finds Up to 80-Fold Higher Risk of Cerebral Palsy From Meningitis
A new study of more than 1 million children found that meningitis during a baby’s first week of life was linked to a much higher…
Preterm Birth and Cerebral Palsy Risk in 2026
Premature birth is one of the most well-known risk factors for cerebral palsy (CP). Babies born very early are more likely to develop CP than…
Early Therapy Can Have Long-Term Benefits in Babies With Cerebral Palsy
A new clinical trial out of Virginia Tech is giving families of children with cerebral palsy a reason for cautious optimism. The Baby CHAMP study…
