Posts for the 'Birth Injuries' Category
Spastic cerebral palsy attorney claims $2.27 million verdict is largest ever in the Pennsylvania county
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.
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Depakote birth defects: epilepsy drug increases risk of mental deficits
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Cerebral palsy treatment option for the 21st century
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 therapy to improve their ability to complete day to day activities.
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Cerebral palsy botox treatment
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Cerebral palsy study shows decline in the number of children diagnosed
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Maryland medical malpractice wrongful birth lawsuit
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Antidepressant side effects may cause birth defects
An FDA public health advisory has been issued regarding the use of certain newer types of antidepressants by pregnant women. Medications such as Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft, could increase the risk of a serious injury for the baby if taken after the 20th week of the pregnancy. Read the rest of this entry »
Diagnosing cerebral palsy late may impact child’s rights
In many cases, diagnosing cerebral palsy does not occur until the child is several years old. Even though the disability is often caused by something that happens at the time of birth, the diagnosis is not always apparent during early childhood. Read the rest of this entry »
Cerebral Palsy researchers recommends brain MRI scan for all children
A study which appears in The Journal of the American Medical Association, recommends that all children with cerebral palsy obtain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) brain scans. The scans will help predict the effects children with cerebral palsy will have from the disability. Read the rest of this entry »
Lamictal side effects may cause birth defects
The FDA has issued an alert that Lamictal side effects may pose a danger if taken during the first three months of pregnancy. The side effect of Lamictal could result in a birth defect known as a cleft lip or cleft palate. Read the rest of this entry »
