Cerebral palsy

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like and membranes cover it through the opening of the skull. Result of failure of the neural tube to close. Cranifacial abnormalities are usually seen with this disorder (Hydrocephalus Fact Sheet, 2015). 5. What is cerebral palsy and what are the clinical manifestations? Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects movement, tone, and posture caused by injury or atypical development of the brain. It can occur before, during, or after birth up to 1 year of age. Most common disorder that affects…

BELLS PALSY Overview Bell's palsy is a sudden weakness and paralysis of the muscles in the face. This makes half of your facial muscles appear to tire. On that side, you may have trouble smiling or closing your eye. It is also known as facial palsy, there is no specific age of occurring. The exact cause is usually unknown, but it is assumed to be the cause of swelling, compressed and inflammation of the nerve that control of facial muscles. It might be a reaction that occurs after bacterial or…

disabilities can impact any and all aspects of a person, it does not define who a person is. The individual still wants a high quality of life and the parents disabled children have the same hopes and dreams. Whether it is Sandy handling her daughters cerebral palsy, Ms.Carter embracing her daughter's learning disabilities and deafness, or the parents within “Silver Water” caring for their daughter with schizophrenia, family is family. Disabilities do not define them or their…

Premature birth is when a baby is born at thirty-seven weeks or sooner. The earlier a baby is born, the more likely he or she is to have serious health problems, which could lead to short or even long term effects. Stages of Premature Birth There are typically four stages of premature birth that can determine the severity of the effects. Near-term birth is the latest a baby can be born and still be considered premature. This occurs within 34-37 weeks. At this point, the lungs are basically…

needs. She wasn't born with any complications but when she was around two years old, an incident happened that resulted in her gaining cerebral palsy. The perpetrator was dealt with but she still suffers from this condition. She is one of my favorite ple in the world though because if you didn't know her story, you’d never be able tell that she even has cerebral palsy. The doctors predicted that she would be so much less than what she had become today. She has exceeded so many expectations and…

The APOE gene, located on chromosome 19, is a gene that helps in the creation of apolipoprotein E to help to form molecules called lipoproteins, this protein forms the lipo-proteins by combining with lipids in the body. By forming lipo-proteins, apolipoprotein E participates in the responsibility of managing cholesterol and carrying it, and other fats, through the bloodstream. By maintaining cholesterol, it helps to act as a prevention against disorders that can hurt the cardiovascular system,…

What is affected by Parkinson’s and Huntington’s? Movement of the body 18. What are the 2 divisions of the peripheral nervous system? Somatic nervous system & autonomic nervous system 19. What is the outermost portion of the cerebrum called? Cerebral cortex 20. How do drugs that decrease a membrane's permeability to sodium affect the perception of pain? How to they affect nerve impulses? When are these types of drugs typically used? It prevents impulses from passing through the…

Cerebral Hypoxia, Pediatric Cerebral hypoxia occurs when your child’s brain does not get enough oxygen. Cerebral hypoxia is a medical emergency and requires breathing assistance with oxygen to prevent permanent brain damage. Without enough oxygen, brain cells can start to die within five minutes. The effects of cerebral hypoxia can range from mild to very severe and can be short- or long-term. CAUSES There are many possible causes of cerebral hypoxia. Some common causes include: • Choking.…

down on her chair across from us and began slowly talking. “I’m sorry.” “They’re idiots.” Between my siblings we quietly look between each other and she begins talking about how her parents actions have negatively impacted her life more than her cerebral palsy, and that their parents have been struggling to pay for her medical needs because of their investments for their own personal gain. She began to tell us that the best thing we could do is never drink and avoid drugs, and that tonight will…