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.

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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.

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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

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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
Linked to Serious Reactions

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Additional Information and Lawsuit Resources

MRI Lawsuit
MRI Contrast Lawsuits

Gadolinium contrast used during MRI and MRA could cause Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) among those with kidney problems.

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Chantix Lawsuits
Denture Cream Problems

Fixodent lawsuits and Super PoliGrip lawsuits are being filed for denture wearers who suffered zinc poisoning, neuopathy and other injuries.

Denture Cream Lawsuit Info

Yamaha Rhino Rollover Lawsuits
Yamaha Rhino Rollovers

The Yamaha Rhino is prone to rollover due to design defects. Lack of safety features and proper warnings have resulted in serious fractures and crush injuries for many riders.

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Yasmin and Yaz problems
Yasmin and Yaz Side Effects

The popular birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella have been linked to an increased risk of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries that were not adequately warned about.

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