Cerebral Palsy: An Overview

Summary

This project provides a comprehensive look at Cerebral Palsy (CP), a neurological disorder affecting motor functions and muscle coordination, often diagnosed in infancy or early childhood. CP results from abnormal brain development or damage, with possible genetic and environmental causes. The paper discusses the different types of CP, including spastic, athetoid, hypotonic, and ataxic CP, each with distinct symptoms. Current treatments focus on improving quality of life through medications, therapies, and surgeries, though no cure exists. Recent research highlights genetic factors, particularly mutations in genes like SPAST, offering potential avenues for future treatments.

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Impact Statement

I learned about the different forms of cerebral palsy, the significance of hereditary variables such as the SPAST gene, and how current studies are focusing on understanding and potentially treating cerebral palsy through ER stress-modulating drugs. This project provides an overview of the causes, classifications, and treatment options for cerebral palsy, with a focus on the genetic factors that contribute to the condition and the latest potential therapies. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of cerebral palsy and its future directions in medical research. This program offered me an opportunity to analyze medical studies at a high level, deepen my understandings of medical research, as well as providing a solid foundation in the basics of genetics, allowing me to build towards future research endeavors.

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_By: Stanley Tang_

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