There are many forms of adaptive technology that give voices to non-verbal people. Famously, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking is able to talk by moving only one muscle in his cheek. He has an infrared sensor on his glasses that can pick up on muscle movement; this is connected to a computer with advanced word prediction…
The IHI/NPSF Lucian Leape Institute and NORC at the University of Chicago recently released the results of a survey on medical errors, with a nationally-representative sample of over 2,500 American adults. Distressingly, 21% of their participants reported having personally experienced a medical error, and 31% had been involved in the care of a family member…
Every day, our nurses and attorneys receive calls from expectant mothers with concerns about symptoms they’re experiencing during their pregnancy. They’re curious if their symptoms are normal, and they wonder what their next steps should be. Patients should always visit a medical professional with concerns like these and receive appropriate care for maternal-fetal conditions and…
Babies that have sustained oxygen-depriving injuries (perinatal asphyxia) during the birthing process can benefit greatly from prompt administration of hypothermia therapy. Cooling an injured newborn to a below-normal temperature can give brain cells a chance to repair themselves, which stops the damage from spreading and becoming permanent. Hypothermia therapy can prevent or decrease the severity…
This fall, Reiter & Walsh ABC Law Centers celebrates 20 years serving families affected by birth injuries. We decided that the best way to honor our values was to donate to help Nicole Long, a student at Lakeland High School, build an adaptive softball field for athletes with disabilities. Nicole Long has abundant experience working…
VocaliD: Creating Unique Voices for Nonverbal People
/0 Comments/in Disability /by rstokesThere are many forms of adaptive technology that give voices to non-verbal people. Famously, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking is able to talk by moving only one muscle in his cheek. He has an infrared sensor on his glasses that can pick up on muscle movement; this is connected to a computer with advanced word prediction…
National Survey Reveals 21% of Americans Have Personally Experienced a Medical Error
/0 Comments/in Birth Injury /by rstokesThe IHI/NPSF Lucian Leape Institute and NORC at the University of Chicago recently released the results of a survey on medical errors, with a nationally-representative sample of over 2,500 American adults. Distressingly, 21% of their participants reported having personally experienced a medical error, and 31% had been involved in the care of a family member…
Pregnancy Spotlight, Vol. VI: Urinary Tract Infection During Pregnancy
/0 Comments/in Pregnancy /by Reiter & Walsh, P.C.Every day, our nurses and attorneys receive calls from expectant mothers with concerns about symptoms they’re experiencing during their pregnancy. They’re curious if their symptoms are normal, and they wonder what their next steps should be. Patients should always visit a medical professional with concerns like these and receive appropriate care for maternal-fetal conditions and…
Hypothermia Therapy Shortly After Birth Reduces Risk of Epilepsy
/0 Comments/in Birth Injury /by rstokesBabies that have sustained oxygen-depriving injuries (perinatal asphyxia) during the birthing process can benefit greatly from prompt administration of hypothermia therapy. Cooling an injured newborn to a below-normal temperature can give brain cells a chance to repair themselves, which stops the damage from spreading and becoming permanent. Hypothermia therapy can prevent or decrease the severity…
We’re Celebrating 20 Years in Birth Trauma Law!
/0 Comments/in Michigan Birth Injury Attorney /by Reiter & Walsh, P.C.This fall, Reiter & Walsh ABC Law Centers celebrates 20 years serving families affected by birth injuries. We decided that the best way to honor our values was to donate to help Nicole Long, a student at Lakeland High School, build an adaptive softball field for athletes with disabilities. Nicole Long has abundant experience working…