Maryland is considering creating a fund specifically for paying for birth injuries after a hospital was slapped with a record verdict. The Baltimore Sun reports. The hospitals are suggesting the creation of a fund that still involves the court system. The fund will pay for lifetime care who win judgments or settlements but eliminate lump-sum …
Baby Survives The Odds After Extreme Abuse
Some babies are shaken so badly that there is little chance that they can recover. But one baby has defied the odds in Minneapolis. Fox 9 reports. A five-month-old baby has shown remarkable recovery after taken to a hospital for treatment for the worst injuries one doctor has seen in a child in all their …
Child Dies After Father Removed For Quarantine Measures
The news has been bursting with news about the coronavirus outbreak in China, but we have heard of a tragic story that’s indirectly related to that outbreak that killed a teen with cerebral palsy. Reuters reports. A father was taking care of his son in Hong’an when local officials took him away to quarantine him …
Father Sentence To Two Years For Abusing His 18-Day-Old Son
A father from Crimora has been sentenced to two years in prison and five years of supervised probation for injuring his son just 18 days after his birth. Newsleader.com reported on the tragic incident. The injuries to the baby happened back in January 2019. It was the first night the father was put in charge …
AAC Devices Can Help Non-Verbal Children Speak Their Minds
There is a negative assumption against people who are non-verbal that they are unintelligent or mentally deficient. However, once the right tools are in their hands you may be surprised they have a lot to say. One young girl in Georgia has shown great progress once she was trained on an AAC device. WMAZ reports. …
Family Wins Case Against The Government For Birth INjury
It can take years for a medical malpractice suit to finally reach a settlement or a ruling. A 15-year-old finally received justice after winning a $15 million lawsuit against the U.S. government for brain injuries received during his birth at an army base hospital. The Washington Times reports. The lawsuit was filed in 2015 and …
Small Study Finds Resistance Exoskeleton Can Make Walking Easier In Children With CP
Robotic assistance devices are a major field of research right now. The use of robots to provide guidance and resistance to people with disabilities can help them retrain their muscles to, one day, walk without assistance. But much more research is needed. Cerebral Palsy News Today wrote about a pilot study on a type of …
Former ER Physician Denies Abusing His Child
A former ER physician is denying that he abused his foster child after doctors said that he did. Fox 6 reported on the ongoing case. The physician brought his 1-month-old foster child in for examination after he noticed his left arm wasn’t moving correctly. He was co-sleeping with the child and believed he broke the …
Taking Lots Of Fish Oil Supplements Doesn’t Reduce Premature Birth Rates
The road to medical advice is paved in studies. We have one from last year about a popular supplement used to promote health during pregnancy that shows that taking more of something doesn’t necessarily lead to better results. Medical Xpress reports. 5500 women in Australia were involved in a study to see if high doses …
Ask Your Doctor About The Risks Of Procedures
Sometimes the treatments a doctor recommends carries risks. It is up to the doctor to inform patients of those risks so their patients can make a decision on their own. This is one way they can reduce the chance of a negligence claim if something goes wrong. Studies are a major method doctors use to …
Acetaminophen May Cause Birth Problems Even Before Pregnancy
A new study published in the journal Pediatric Research claims that women who take the pain killer acetaminophen up to three months before pregnancy could cause their babies to be smaller and lighter. The University of Toronto reported on the study. Acetaminophen is in many drugs, but is most well-known in Tylenol in the U.S. …
Anemia From Lack Of Iron Can Make CP Worse
Cerebral palsy can cause a cascading chain of other diseases due to the difficulties caused by spasticity. One of these is nutritional deficiency. It can be hard to feed a child with cerebral palsy due to chewing and swallowing difficulties, prolonged feeding times, and an inability to feed themselves. Cerebral Palsy News Today reported on …
Follow These Tips To Avoid Infant Torticollis
While infant torticollis (wry neck) can be caused by improper handling of the infant’s head during birth, a more common cause of it is letting your child rest too long on one part of their head. Daily Record News shares some reasons why you need to pay attention to your child’s head shape. When a …
Father Sentenced To 15 Years For Shaking Baby
While infant hematomas (internal bleeding) can happen during birth, they can also happen when an infant is injured or abused. Statesman Journal reported on a tragic case where this happened. Brian Patten was arrested in 2018 for assaulting his 8-month-old son. He’s now been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The baby was taken to …
Fetal Surgery To Help With Spina Bifida Shows Positive Results Years Later
Spina bifida is a congenital disorder where the spinal column does not seal around the spinal cord. There are surgeries that can be done to reduce the amount of damage. The earlier these can be done, the better. A new study shows that fetal surgery may be the best option despite the risks. News-Medical.net reported …
Shoulder Dystocia Maneuvers
Shoulder dystocia is a condition that happens during birth when the baby’s shoulder gets stuck on the mother’s pelvis. Fixing this position can lead to birth injuries like Erb’s palsy, but it can be necessary to save the life of the child. Business Insider discussed some of the things doctors can do to free a …
Community Pitches In To Buy Kindergartner With CP A Wheelchair
One of the big challenges parents of children with severe CP face is the costs of wheelchairs. It’s not a one-time purchase. As their child grows, they soon outgrow the wheelchair, and wheelchairs are not cheap. One lucky six-year-old got a gift from the local community of a new wheelchair after he outgrew his old …
Trial In China Looks Into Acupuncture’s Effectiveness In Helping CP
Sometimes parents are curious about how alternative medicine can help children with disabilities. We are not doctors, but there is a study that is starting in China about the use of a particular type of acupuncture to help improve the motor function of children with cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy News Today reports. The trial’s design …
Infant Jaundice May Be A Boon For Babies
Jaundice in newborns is quite common, especially in premature births. If this isn’t controlled soon after birth, dangerous conditions like kernicterus can develop. But why does jaundice happen in babies in the first place? Science may have an answer now. iNews reports. After an earlier experience with a baby undergoing sepsis that was also receiving …
Parents Of Children With CP Need Support Too
Children born with birth injuries aren’t the only ones who suffer. Their parents often face financial, emotional, and social struggles caring for their children. The court system can sometimes help with the financial side, but more needs to be done to help support parents of children with severe CP according to a new report. Cerebral …
Premature Birth Rate Has Failed To Decline For Decades
Obstetricians are reporting that they are frustrated over premature birth rates in the United States. While they haven’t increased for decades, they show no signs of decreasing either, despite medical advances. The Spokane Journal of Business reports. Last November, the March of Dimes released a preterm birth rate report card for different regions of the …
Jumpsuit For Detecting Movement Disabilities In Development
One of the worries of new parents is whether or not their baby is developing correctly. A company is developing a new jumpsuit for babies that can do just that. Babygaga reported on a recently-completed study. The jumpsuit uses sensors on the arms and legs to send data to a nearby phone. That data can …
Smart Homes May Offer New Independence To People With Disabilities
When a family member becomes disabled, a whole new world of adaptive technology is ready to help them maintain their independence. Smart homes are poised to be the next wave of these technologies, even for people whose voices are affected by their disability. The site Architecture and Design reported on one company’s efforts to bring …
Dysport Approved For Children With CP In The U.K., Could The U.S. Be Next?
A drug called Dysport has been approved for use in adults to treat upper limb spasticity in the U.S., but its use is not allowed in children. A new ruling in the UK may give regulators cause to re-examine their findings. Cerebral Palsy News Today reports. The equivalent of the FDA in the UK, the …
These Health Conditions Can Complicate Pregnancy
During a malpractice case, the opponent’s team will do everything they can to win, even bring up pre-existing conditions that could have caused your child’s injury. Sadly, according to a new study, a third of reproductive age women have a health condition that can cause complications during pregnancy. MedicalXpress reports. Researchers at the University of …