According to a study published in the current issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, repeated courses of corticosteriods given to pregnant women at risk for premature labor may increase the chances that the infant will develop cerebral palsy. Use of only one course of… Read More
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential arsenic poisoning lawsuits for individuals who may have been injured at Swann Park in Baltimore City, Maryland. The park, which is directly next to the site of the old Allied Chemicals factory, was closed on April… Read More
Those living at a Pennsylvania nursing home were in shock last week when they found out that they have been living with a convicted sex offender, and they were never warned. Unfortunately, assaults and sexual abuse in nursing homes are not that uncommon, and many facilities… 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… Read More
According to a new study, gastric bypass surgery complications could cause permanent neurological damage. Symptoms could include hallucinations, severe weakness or possible paralyzation, resulting in the need for a wheelchair. The problems could begin months or even years after the gatric bypass surgery, and lead to… 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.… Read More
According to a study released last month, hospital mistakes increased by three percent from 2003 to 2005 across the United States. Despite advances in medical treatment and care, errors and mistakes continue to increase at many facilities. However, the large differences between the quality of care… Read More
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… Read More
Anesthesia awareness is the unthinkable phenomenon of being awake during surgery, yet unable to move, speak or communicate to doctors that pain or other sensations are being felt. It is often cause by an anesthesia mistake which could have been prevented either through proper use of medical… Read More
Serious problems after gallbladder surgery are often caused by a medical error where the bile duct is mistakenly cut. This is one of the leading causes of medical malpractice lawsuits against general surgeons, yet many doctors do not do a simple x-ray which could reduce the… Read More
