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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy volunteer project made the local paper.
We made a local newspaper - they got a few things wrong (Detroit Children's DID NOT discover this; the 9-month old boy was diagnosed by them, and then "spontaneously recovered" using OUR preemie protocol ten weeks later - ARGH!), but for the most part, a cool article!
West Bloomfield's Preemie Growth Project believes micronutrients could help children with cerebral palsy
By KEVIN GRAHAM
Special to The Oakland Press
A new treatment previously used with premature babies is now being utilized to help fight cerebral palsy.
According to the National Institutes of Health, cerebral palsy is a disease caused by injuries to the brain before, during or after birth. It causes neuromuscular problems, which might range from mild to severe in nature, and might affect all or part of the body.
The Centers for Disease Control said an estimated 10,000 babies are born each year in the U.S. with cerebral palsy.
The Preemie Growth Project, a nonprofit group based in West Bloomfield, is conducting test cases of a new micronutrient formula that it says could help children with cerebral palsy.
http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/09/16/news/local_news/doc50564a5ed7aa4198533074.txt?viewmode=fullstory
Also, our "seeing improvement" number is now at 19, and we are tracking 124 - gulp! - in 34 states and 4 countries! 42 are far enough along for "Parent Reporting" on our webpage: http://www.preemiegrowthproject.org/study/children
For the record, DU knew about it first: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021164195
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My volunteer project made the local paper. (Original Post)
IdaBriggs
Sep 2012
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Vincardog
(20,234 posts)1. Congratulations and keep up the good work.
hollysmom
(5,946 posts)2. excellent
We are a village.
Good job!
FSogol
(45,485 posts)4. PS. The quote in your sig line is from Mark Twain. n/t
IdaBriggs
(10,559 posts)5. Are you sure? I looked for the attribute -
I adore Twain - but couldn't find it with a quick google...?
I would love to be able to attribute it to him - it is one of my favorite quotes!