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C-section rates are high in too many U.S. hospitals, according to experts. While the procedure is often medically necessary, it is also risky. If a woman can deliver without the procedure, it’s best for her and the baby. Rates of C-Section Births High in U.S. Hospitals According to the Joint Commission, which accredits health care […]
Cerebral palsy is a condition caused by abnormal development or brain injury in the womb, during delivery, or shortly after birth. It affects children in different ways but primarily causes mobility, posture, and movement issues. A recent collaboration between several universities and medical centers reduced the time to diagnosis for babies with this non-progressive but […]
A Maryland hospital was found negligent in causing an infant’s severe disabilities, including cerebral palsy last year, resulting in a record-setting $229 million jury verdict. Now, state hospitals and many lawmakers want to prevent future lump sums for birth injuries by creating a state fund for victim compensation. Record Medical Malpractice Verdict The case that […]
A brachial plexus injury is not uncommon in newborns, occurring in about 3 per 1,000 births. The damage to nerves that control the arms can be mild or severe, with few repercussions or permanent disability. A new study has found a better strategy for helping these nerves heal that gives infants a better chance of […]
Those were the words my little sister Krystin shouted to a random onlooker as we passed by him while touring New York City. She lives an hour from the city, on Long Island, so when she said those words, it came out in real New York fashion – accent and all! It made me chuckle […]
Newborn brain injuries can result in permanent disabilities and health problems, including cerebral palsy. There are several potential causes of brain injury in babies, from maternal infections that impact the brain’s development to physical damage caused during a difficult labor. Strokes that cut off oxygen to the brain is another cause and one that is […]
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