Preterm Birth Linked to Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy Later in Life: Study
Moderate to late preterm births account for 80% of all preterm births, researchers noted.
Moderate to late preterm births account for 80% of all preterm births, researchers noted.
There was little difference in the risk of cerebral palsy among children whose mothers were given magnesium infusions late in pregnancy and those who were not.
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
The closer to delivery the injury occurred, the higher the cerebral palsy risk, researchers found
White matter injuries suffered by preterm infants increased their risk of cerebral palsy by a factor of 15.
Early detection of brain inflammation, followed by Enbrel treatment, prevented the development of cerebral palsy in some preterm baby sheep, researchers found
Lawsuit alleges feeding a premature infant Similac and Enfamil caused necrotizing enterocolitis, leading to a failure to thrive and cerebral palsy
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.
Concerns remain about the impact on fetal heart rates and other potential adverse health effects.