Multitouch technology used in iPads, iPhones and other tablets or smartphones appears to be effective in helping children with cerebral palsy improve both communication skills and physical skills, according to new research. >>MORE INFORMATION: Cerebral Palsy Treatment Options
According to allegations raised in a number of recent Depakote lawsuits being pursued for children born with spina bifida and other congential malformations, Abbott Laboratories has known or should have known about the risks associated with their anti-epileptic medication for years, yet failed to warn women or the medical community… Read more.
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have been reviewing potential Depakote lawsuits for children born to mothers who were given the epilepsy drug during pregnancy, as the medication has been linked to major birth defects like spina bifida, cleft palate, malformations and other problems. Recent research highlights the… Read more.
New research suggests that transplanting brain cells that affect neurons in the nose could possibly lead to huge benefits as a treatment for cerebral palsy, which is a brain injury that can occur before, during or after birth. >>MORE INFORMATION: Cerebral Palsy From Birth Injury
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… Read more.
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… Read more.
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… Read more.
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… Read more.
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… Read more.
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… Read more.
