Necrotizing Enterocolitis Lawsuit Filed Against Enfamil, Similac Manufacturers
A mother's necrotizing enterocolitis lawsuit claims feeding Similac and Enfamil to her premature daughter led to NEC, cerebral palsy and a failure to thrive.
Tag Archives: Cerebral Palsy
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Quarter of Children with Cerebral Palsy May Have Genetic Conditions Underlying, According to New Study
A new study identifies a genetic component which could account for more than a quarter of cerebral palsy cases.
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Magnesium Sulfate Could Prevent Cerebral Palsy In Very Preterm Infants: Study
Magnesium sulfate treatments have the potential to prevent many cases of cerebral palsy, according to the findings of a new study.
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Cerebral Palsy Patients Face Higher Risk of Surgical Complications: Study
A new study finds patients with cerebral palsy are more likely to suffer surgical complications and longer hospital stays; most likely due to their more complex medical condition.
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Maryland Birth Injury Verdict of $205M Overturned By Appeals Court
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.
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About 14% of Cerebral Palsy Cases May Involve Genetics, Federal Researchers
A new study links 14% of cerebral palsy cases to the genetics of neural wiring.
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MRIs Could Diagnose Cerebral Palsy and Other Developmental Disorders Early: Study
A new study indicates the use of MRIs to study white matter in the brain could be an early predictor of motor developmental disorders.
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Brain Damage at Birth May Be Quickly Diagnosed With Newborn Blood Test: Study
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.
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Cerebral Palsy Rates Among Babies Born Through IVF Declining, Study Finds
A new study finds that the rate of cerebral palsy among children born via IVF treatments has declined, possibly due to the lower rate of IVF twins being born.
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Preeclampsia May Increase Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders In Newborns: Study
A new study suggests preeclampsia during pregnancy can result in children born with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD, Autism and epilepsy.