Cerebral palsy [electronic resource] : science and clinical practice / edited by Bernard Dan, Margaret Mayston, Nigel Paneth, Lewis Rosenbloom.

This complete, scientifically rigorous, fully integrated reference gives a wide ranging and in-depth perspective on cerebral palsy and related neurodevelopment disabilities. It considers all aspects of cerebral palsy from the causes to clinical problems and their implications for individuals. Leading scientists present the evidence on the role of pre-term birth, inflammation, hypoxia, endocrinological and other pathways. They explore opportunities for neuroprotection leading to clinical applications.