Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries & Medical Malpractice A brachial plexus injury is a birth injury affecting the brachial plexus nerves (complex nerves that control the muscles of the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders). Brachial plexus palsy is a name used to describe this type of birth injury
August 04,2010
Can Cerebral Palsy Be Prevented During Pregnancy?
There are so many issues that can arise during pregnancy, some more concerning than others. It is the responsibility of the pregnant woman’s doctor to monitor the health of the mother and developing baby and take care of medical issues if they arise. If the mother’s health is not properl
August 04,2010
Forceps Deliveries and the Risk of Developing Cerebral Palsy
Forceps are an alternative to vacuum-assisted delivery for removing the baby from the birth canal when complications such as size or positioning become an issue. Forceps are a type of large tweezer with spoon-like ends that fit around the baby’s head. Unfortunately, forceps have also been kn
August 02,2010
Cerebral Palsy is a Preventable Birth Injury
The CDC has released statistics concerning Cerebral Palsy, which estimate one of every 280 births will result in cerebral palsy. This number has only gone up and up over the past few years. Cerebral palsy is one of the most common neurological disabilities found in newborn children. Cerebral palsyÂ
Research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology suggests that Indomethacin (Tivorbex), a drug used to stop pre-term labor, could actually cause birth injuries and fetal brain damage which could develop into cerebral palsy. The article attributes this to Indomethacin limitin
July 29,2010
Alzheimer’s Gene Raises Risk in Cerebral Palsy
Researcher’s have identified a gene, Apolipoprotein E (APOE), that is associated with the development of cerebral palsy. APOE is a gene associated with heightened risk for Alzheimer’s disease in adults, but it is also connected with newborns developing cerebral palsy. This is the first i