One hot topic in the treatment of children with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and other developmental disabilities is the use of complementary, alternative, or integrative medicine. Because the boundaries between medicine, alternative practice, and what is considered ‘mainstream’ treatment can be confusing, we’re providing a short primer on what exactly these different terms mean. What is […]
Assistive Technology to Aid in Communication
Looking to get your loved one with a disability something simple to help them ease into the school year? We’ve compiled a list from assistive technology resources across the web to help in your search. Writing assistive technology Speech to text programs: Programs on many different devices help children who struggle with writing by transforming […]
Increasing Number of Hospitals Close in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Kansas
According to the United States Government Accountability Office, 64 rural hospitals closed between 2013 and 2017 (1). Since 2010, the number totals 120 across the U.S. (2). These hospitals were mostly (1): Located in southern states Medicare-dependent For-profit institutions Where are hospital closures taking place? Rural hospitals are being shut down because they are found […]
Cerebral Palsy and Medical Marijuana: What We Know
To date, medical marijuana and the non-intoxicating compound of marijuana, CBD oil, have not been standard treatment options for the symptoms of cerebral palsy (CP) and similar conditions, like hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). A few key studies, however, suggest that they provide benefits in treating some of the symptoms commonly associated with these conditions. These symptoms […]
Euro-Peds Foundation Hosts Third Annual First-Step Gala
The Euro-Peds clinic, established in 1999, was the first intensive pediatric physical therapy clinic in the U.S. It was inspired by Michigan parents who had traveled to Poland so their daughter could have intensive therapy – they were so amazed by her improvement that they convinced the North Oakland Medical Centers (NOMC) to open a […]