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Recent Examples of cerebral palsy
The top prosecutor in Arizona's Maricopa County announced Thursday that charges against Tyron McAlpin — a Black man who is deaf and has cerebral palsy, and who was seen on video being violently arrested — are being dropped.
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Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
Tyron McAlpin, who is deaf and has cerebral palsy, faces charges of felony assault and resisting arrest.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024
Founded in 2022, the center currently serves more than 1,200 patients with a variety of different developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, Angelman syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2024
My son has cerebral palsy, and the story is relatable on so many levels.
—Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024
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Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
Tyron McAlpin, who is deaf and has cerebral palsy, faces charges of felony assault and resisting arrest.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024
Founded in 2022, the center currently serves more than 1,200 patients with a variety of different developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, Angelman syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2024
My son has cerebral palsy, and the story is relatable on so many levels.
—Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral palsy
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In another, stressful conditions exacerbated the worker’s pre-existing multiple sclerosis, which the Tax Court found to be a nontaxable physical sickness recovery.Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, there is limited benefit seen in diseases that affect the brain, such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis (MS).12 The creatine dose most often used in studies is about 20 grams (g) daily for 5 to 7 days, followed by 2.25-10 grams daily for up to 16 weeks.11 6.Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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There is no cure for paralytic poliomyelitis.Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2022
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Eradicating poliomyelitis: India's journey from hyperendemic to polio-free status.Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2016
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When tragedy ultimately strikes, paralysis is the commonality between each character, and the outlook for intermarried social warfare is decidedly grim.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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The fear of job losses, combined with an uncertain future, can lead to anxiety and a sense of paralysis.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Embiid, though, was still battling injury throughout that series, which included Bell’s palsy.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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No serious side effects were reported during the trial period, but once the vaccine was released, Swiss officials saw a concerning uptick in cases of Bell’s palsy, a disease that causes weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, often leading to a drooping or disfigured face.Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Cerebral palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral%20palsy. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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