May 2008 Newsletter: Cerebral Palsy News & Medical Updates Nathan Anderson 2008-05-30T00:22:20Z 2008-05-30T00:22:20Z

[center][size=7][b]May 2008 Newsletter Cerebral Palsy News & Medical Updates[/b][/size] [font=Courier New]=----------------------------------------------------------=[/font][/center] [size=7] [b]1. CP WORLDS FIRST: [/b] You can participate in the WORLDS FIRST Global Cerebral Palsy Toy & Activity survey. Share and learn what toys and activites are appropriate for your child, listed by age and ability. Help us today - share your knowledge, and receive the free report that will share the knowledge of all the other participants. Fill out the form on our [url=http://www.cpparent.com/discussions]Discussions page.[/url] [b]2. NEW WATER THERAPY HELPS CP PATIENTS: [/b] A groundbreaking treatment at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill offers adults with cerebral palsy more strength, mobility and hope, researchers say. [url=http://www.sunherald.com/322/story/592128.html][More][/url] [b]3. STILT WALK FOR CEREBRAL PALSY: [/b] Neil Sauter plans to walk nearly six hours each day, rain or shine, and cover a distance of approximately 20 miles a day - on stilts, in support of CP. [url=http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080506/NEWS06/80506068][More][/url] [b]4. REAL LIFE: WOMAN ACHIEVES DREAM OF COLLEGE DEGREE DESPITE CP: [/b]Connecticut woman achieves dream. [url=http://www.nbc30.com/community/16328004/detail.html][More][/url] [b]5. FROM INDIA - FUNCTIONAL CLOTHING FOR CP CHILDREN: [/b] Clothing has been recognized as a primary need of mankind throughout the world. It is one of the most personal components of daily life. [url=http://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/11/1088/functional-clothing-for-cerebral-palsy-children1.asp][More][/url] [b]6. FROM AUSTRALIA - NEW HEART MONITORING SYSTEM TO PREVENT CP: [/b] Brisbane's Mater Mothers' Hospital says its new system to monitor the heartbeats of unborn babies can help prevent conditions like cerebral palsy. [url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/12/2241424.htm][More][/url] [b]7. FROM CANADA - REDUCING CP RISK DURING PREMATURE LABOR:[/b] Epsom salts during premature labour can reduce cerebral palsy risk. [url=http://www.canada.com/topics/lifestyle/parenting/story.html?id=a4d026c4-e748-4b17-a2f8-ce26dde415cc][More][/url] [center]Questions or Comments? Post your reply here (click Reply), or email info@cpparent.com.[/center] [/size]

Nathan Anderson 2008-05-30T00:22:20Z