According to a new study published in the current issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, the use of antidepressants during pregnancy is associated with lower fetal age and an increased risk of preterm birth . Researchers found that depression alone, without use of antidepressants, did not adversely impact the… Read more.
The FDA reported today that a new warning will be added to Rocephin for Injection, an antibiotic manufactured by Roche Holding AG. When combined with calcium or calcium-containing products, the antibiotic could cause a fatal reaction in the lungs and kidneys of newborn babies, especially those born premature.
The increased risk of birth defects associated with Paxil and other SSRI antidepressants was evaluated in two new studies published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers found an association between antidepressants taken early in the pregnancy and three specific birth defects: abnormal skull development, gastrointestinal abnormality and… Read more.
Cerebral Palsy is a disorder of muscle control and movement coordination, commonly associated with seizures, sensory impairments and cognitive limitations. Although there is no cure for the brain injury, by focusing on muscle strength and coordination, cerebral palsy exercises and therapy programs can help improve motor skills and coordination of… Read more.
The family of a child with spastic cerebral palsy has recovered $2.27 million from a verdict in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The attorney who represented the family told a local paper that it may be the largest verdict ever in that county for a medical malpractice lawsuit. >>INFORMATION: Spastic cerebral palsy… Read more.
The epilepsy drug Depakote has been linked to an increased risk of mental retardation and birth injuries when taken during pregnancy. According to recent reports, the risk of Depakote birth defects could be significantly greater when compared to the risks associated with alternative anticonvulsants.
The University of Michigan has developed a new cerebral palsy treatment option which allows adults with cerebral palsy to receive therapy through the internet. This is a program which could lead to a future where more adults with cerebral palsy are able to obtain consistent and necessary physical and occupational… Read more.
Botox is best known as a cosmetic injection people receive to reduce wrinkles and signs of aging. However, for some children with cerebral palsy, botox is now being used to treat symptoms of the disability by relieving uncontrollable muscle tightness which prevents normal function.
A recent cerebral palsy study indicates a decline in the occurrence of the disability among babies born in Europe. The researchers attributed the findings to general improvements in neonatal care. These findings challenge the defense raised by negligent doctors in many medical malpractice lawsuits for children born with cerebral palsy.
Earlier this month, the Maryland Court of Appeals upheld a couples right to pursue their medical malpractice lawsuit, even though test results were interpreted in North Carolina, where wrongful birth lawsuits are not recognized.
