Apr 14, 2023
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in children. Estimated prevalence across the globe ranges from 1.5 to more than 4 per 1000 live births. Children with CP are prone to osteoporosis, a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of...
Apr 14, 2023
The goal of this project is to learn about children and youth in Manitoba who were exposed to alcohol before birth. We hope to learn about the mental health of these children and youth, as well as how they think, behave, and feel. We also hope to learn more about...
Apr 14, 2023
This study is a chart review, and will investigate the preschool clinical-neurodevelopmental outcomes (including use of allied health services) of children diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) admitted to the two main neonatal intensive care units in...
Apr 14, 2023
Almost 3,000 very low birth weight (<1500 grams) preterm infants are born and cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in Canada every year. Because of their prematurity, these infants require help in order to survive. These infants are very vulnerable...
Apr 14, 2023
Children who are born with cardiac defects are known to be at greater risk for neurodevelopmental impairment later in life. Conotruncal heart abnormalities are one type of heart defect that typically requires surgery after birth. A recent study has suggested that in...
