Air Pollution Exposure in the Womb May Increase Cerebral Palsy Risks, Study Warns
Researchers suggest particulate matter may cause inflammation in a developing fetus, as well as cause structural brain changes and disrupt growth.
Tag Archives: Birth Injury
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Study Finds Preterm Cerebral Palsy Risk May Be Reduced With Magnesium Sulfate Use During Pregnancy
Researchers suggest that magnesium sulfate taken by expecting mothers may prevent preterm cerebral palsy by stabilizing blood flow to the fetus's brain.
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Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Ends in $120M Verdict for Blind Teen Who Suffered Birth Trauma
Medical staff waited too long to perform C-section, despite signs showing fetal distress, according to allegations raised in the lawsuit brought by the family of a now 13 year old left with cerebral palsy, blindness and other birth injuries.
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Maternal Deaths in Hospitals Are Declining, But Severe Birth Complications Are on the Rise: Study
Severe birth complications like respiratory distress and high blood pressure often worsen once new mothers leave the hospital, the findings indicate.
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Most OB/GYNs Face Malpractice Lawsuits During their Medical Career: Study
Medical malpractice during birth and delivery can result in severe and life-long injuries for the child, including cerebral palsy, increasing the amount of damages typically awarded in an OB/GYN lawsuit
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Zithromax May Save Mothers from Sepsis During Delivery, But Not Their Children: Study
Use of Zithromax during delivery cut sepsis risks for mothers by 33%
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Cerebral Palsy Risk Increases With Severity of Maternal Injury: Study
The closer to delivery the injury occurred, the higher the cerebral palsy risk, researchers found
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Even Mild Preterm Brain Injuries Increase Risks of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disorders: Study
White matter injuries suffered by preterm infants increased their risk of cerebral palsy by a factor of 15.
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Quarter of Children with Cerebral Palsy May Have Genetic Conditions Underlying, According to New Study
Study explored the connection between genetics and cerebral palsy, which may result from a medical mistake during birth, but is also diagnosed in the absence of malpractice.
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Report Warns of Serious Infection Risks to Newborns Associated with “Alternative” Birthing Methods
These methods can increase the risk of permanent injury or even death for the newborn, researchers warn.
