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Cerebral Palsy And Sleep Apnea
Cerebral palsy is condition, sometimes thought of as a group of disorders that can involve brain and nervous system functions such as movement, learning, hearing, seeing, and thinking.
Ther are several different types of cerebral palsy, including spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, hypotonic, and mixed.
Alternative Names
Spastic paralysis; Paralysis - spastic; Spastic hemiplegia; Spastic diplegia; Spastic quadriplegia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Cerebral palsy is caused by injuries or...
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Cerebral palsy: resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesResources - cerebral palsyInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on cerebral palsy:National... Read more »
Cerebral Palsy
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Sleep Apnea
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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