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Can Cooling Therapy Prevent Brain Injuries in Infants?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 30th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog

In this article, we’ll share information about cooling therapy – a fairly simple and relatively inexpensive way to treat infants who experience a lack of oxygen, reducing their chances of developing severe brain damage....

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Victims of Nursing Home Abuse Can Finally Have Their Day in Court

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 18th, 2016 in Blog, Elder Abuse

A recent rule enacted to give claims of elder abuse the ability to be heard in court rather than being relegated to arbitration has recently met a wall in the form of a ruling...

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Did Boozing Doctor Cause Erb’s Palsy in Child?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 16th, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

When their services are needed, a great deal of trust is placed in the hands of doctors and other medical personnel. A truly disturbing case tells us that such trust was grossly misplaced in...

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Can Parents Break Communication Barrier With Autistic Children?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 14th, 2016 in Autism Blog

A first-of-its-kind study is garnering global attention for showing how communications skills of parents can have long-lasting benefits for young children with autism. It’s the first study to show such lasting benefits and even...

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Mothers of Autistic Children at Higher Risk of Heart Disease?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 23rd, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

While many parents may joke about the toll their children have on their health, a new study suggests mothers with autistic children may actually be telling the truth. Researchers at the University of California...

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Most Common Birth Injuries

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on September 5th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

In a previous entry, we shared shocking facts about medical errors being so common that they’re now the third leading cause of death in the U.S. With this article, we’ll be telling you the equally...

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Does One Autistic Child Increase the Chances of Siblings Being Affected?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 8th, 2016 in Autism Blog, Blog

In a recent blog entry, we shared news why early screening for autism is essential for children. In this entry, we bring news from a recent study that shows younger siblings may be at...

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Pediatrics Push for Stronger Lead Laws

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 27th, 2016 in Blog

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is using its influence to leverage for more strict national regulation in terms of exposure to lead. In their new policy statement, the AAP says that there is,...

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Family of Girl With Cerebral Palsy Awarded Nearly $14 Million

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on July 22nd, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

A jury has awarded nearly $14 million to the family of a Georgia girl who suffered a profound brain injury during birth, causing cerebral palsy. The Case at a Glance The girl’s mother claims...

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Study Says Children With Cerebral Palsy Struggle in Fitness Performance

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on June 29th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog

While cerebral palsy is an umbrella term to describe a group of neurological disorders, a new study from the Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation shows that many youngsters with the condition tend to have less...

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