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• Enbrel Use Shortly After Birth Could Be Effective Cerebral Palsy Treatment: Study

  October 4, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests early use of Enbrel could reduce brain inflammation in preterm infants, potentially reducing or preventing the development of cerebral palsy.

• Blood Test Could Predict Severity of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Study

  August 17, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The findings of a new study indicate certain blood tests could predict the severity and survivability of traumatic brain injuries.

• Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Presence of Toxic Metals In Baby Food Brands

  March 2, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A class action lawsuit filed against major baby food manufacturers claims they misled parents nationwide into feeding their children high levels of toxic heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.

• Heavy Metals in Baby Food Products Caused Neurological, Cognitive Damage In Child, Mother’s Lawsuit Claims

  January 12, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A baby food lawsuit filed by a Pennsylvania mother says toxic heavy metals present in popular brands by Beech-Nut and Gerber resulted in her child suffering neurological, cognitive, and developmental damage, delays and deficits.

• Melatonin Treatment Could Mitigate Damage For Newborns With Brain Injuries: Study

  November 22, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Australian researchers say a new dual therapy treatment could significantly mitigate brain damage in new borns caused by oxygen deprivation.

• Parents File Lawsuit Against Hain, Whole Foods, Over Heavy Metals In Baby Food

  May 7, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  High levels of toxic heavy metals in Earth's Best Organic baby food products caused a child to suffer neurological problems and brain damage, according to a lawsuit filed by his parents.

• Study Finds More Concussions Reported Among Teens in Recent Years

  May 7, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds an increase in the number of teens reporting concussions, but that may be due to increased public awareness, researchers say.

• FDA Urges Public To Recognize Signs, Symptoms, Of Traumatic Brain Injury

  April 5, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  The FDA is encouraging the public and medical community to become more aware of the signs of traumatic brain injuries, as some types of head trauma have appeared to increase in frequency in recent years.

• Maryland Birth Injury Verdict of $205M Overturned By Appeals Court

  February 5, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A Maryland Court has overturned a $205 million birth injury verdict for a mother whose child was born with cerebral palsy, indicating she failed to follow medical advice.

• Brain Damage at Birth May Be Quickly Diagnosed With Newborn Blood Test: Study

  August 27, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study shows promise for a potential blood test which could help doctors determine which infants will suffer brain damage following oxygen deprivation at birth.