Posts for the 'Birth Injuries' Category
MRSA Infection Lawyers: Infant Infection Rates Rise
Although a growing number of experts are recognizing that most hospital MRSA infections can be prevented if certain preventative steps are followed by medical facilities, new research indicates that the number of newborn babies infected with antibacterial resistant “super bugs” has tripled over the last several years.
The medical malpractice lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. investigate potential hospital infection lawsuits throughout the United States for individuals injured by these largely preventable conditions.
Improving Health Care Is the Best Means of Medical Malpractice Reform
While tort reform advocates argue that medical malpractice lawsuits are the cause of rising medical costs in the United States and push for further limits on the ability of consumers to pursue legal action for preventable mistakes, the total cost of medical malpractice litigation is only 0.6% of the nation’s overall health care costs and the number of payments for claims have fallen to record lows in recent years.
Cerebral Palsy Costs
New research from Australia highlights the high societal costs that can be caused by cerebral palsy, including costs of treatments, lost well-being and premature deaths. In some cases cerebral palsy is caused by a medical mistake at the time of birth, which could have been prevented with the exercise of proper standards of medical care.
>>INFORMATION: Cerebral Palsy Malpractice Lawsuits
Cerebral Palsy Botox Lawsuit filed by Maryland family
A lawsuit has been filed against the manufacturer of Botox by the parents of a four-year-old Maryland boy, whose death in 2007 was attributed to off-label injections of the anti-wrinkle cream which were prescribed to help improve his symptoms of cerebral palsy.
>>PRIOR POST (2/9/2008): Use of Botox to Treat Cerebral Palsy
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Adult cerebral palsy water exercises designed to increase movement and muscle control
Researchers at UNC Chapel Hill are conducting a groundbreaking study involving adults with cerebral palsy. The use of water exercises which allow intense movements without straining already sore joints, are designed to help maintain and improve strength, mobility and independence as the adults age. Generally, there have been very few studies involving adults with cerebral palsy, who often regress after they turn 21 and no longer qualify for many programs funded by federal and state tax dollars.
Cerebral Palsy Summer Camps
As summer nears, parents of children with cerebral palsy may become concerned that their child will regress or lose some of the skills they developed during the school year. Cerebral palsy summer camps are offered in many places throughout the country to help enhance skills and provide a higher level of confidence for children impacted by the motor disability.
Dramatic cerebral palsy improvement seen after cord blood treatment
NBC’s Today Show recently reported on the story about a toddler with cerebral palsy, who experienced dramatic improvements in his disability following an experimental procedure involving a stem cell transplant. While still an unproven treatment, this provides hope that some children may be able to recover from cerebral palsy, or at least experience improvement of cerebral palsy symptoms.
Preeclampsia and Cerebral Palsy
Preeclampsia is a serious medical condition which can occur in pregnant women. If a doctor, nurse or medical provider, fails to follow the proper standard of medical care, they may miss warning signs and fail to properly treat pre-eclampsia. This may lead to a premature delivery, and increase the risk that the baby suffers a devastating birth injury, such as cerebral palsy.
>>INFORMATION: Medical mistakes resulting in cerebral palsy
Data about number of children with Cerebral Palsy may lead to additional research
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of cerebral palsy may be higher than previous estimates. A report released last week suggests that about 3.6 out of every 1,000 eight year old children, or about 1 in 278, have cerebral palsy. Prior numbers suggested about 1 in 666 children suffer from the motor disability. Many hope that this data will lead to additional funding for research which could uncover information to help prevent cerebral palsy or lead to new treatments.
Obstetrical malpractice risk could be cut by new safety measures
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine recently reported on the impact special safety procedures can have on the risk of obstetrical errors. Medical mistakes during the course of childbirth could result in devastating and potentially fatal injuries for a mother or newborn child. The simple safety enhancements implemented at Yale-New Haven Hospital could greatly reduce the risk of obstetrical malpractice at other hospitals throughout the United States.
>>INFORMATION: Obstetrical malpractice lawsuits
