We are excited to introduce a new regular column: Disability Non-Profit of the Month. There are many fantastic non-profits serving those with disabilities, and these organizations often do not get the recognition they deserve. Moreover, the people who could benefit most from their services may not even know they exist. We hope that this series…
Embrace Neonatal MRI System The FDA recently approved a magnetic resonance imaging device (MRI) designed specifically for brain/head imaging of infants in the NICU. It is called the “Embrace Neonatal MRI System,” and can be used on babies who weigh between 1 and 4.5 kg, have a head circumference of 38 cm or less, and…
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…
Brain Awareness Week is March 14-20, 2016! The human brain is a complex system. While medical research is making great strides in understanding the biochemistry and biology underlying brain function, there is still a long way to go. Because of the delicate nature of the brain and its role in cognition and human health, the…
International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month | Promoting Awareness of Maternal Infection and Birth Injury Every February, Group B Strep International (GBSI) sponsors and organizes International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month. The awareness observance, which is recognized by and listed in the National Health Observance Calendar, is dedicated to promoting international awareness and prevention of infections that can be…
A 2013 Australian study found that grey matter injury was the second most common in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) patterns for children with cerebral palsy. The severity and location of grey matter injury correlated with a classification system of cerebral palsy known as the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). In this study, severe grey…
In our previous article, we discussed a recent study that found a connection between severity of seizures and neonatal severity of injury. At Reiter & Walsh, P.C., we have won many successful cases where severe birth injuries caused brain injuries that resulted in severe seizures and seizure disorders. As the study reiterated, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy…
World Cerebral Palsy Day Today, Wednesday, October 7th, 50 countries and tens of thousands of individuals worldwide will celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day 2015. World CP Day, an annual event held on the first Wednesday of October, brings together people with cerebral palsy, their families, and their supporting organizations. The day’s movements and events are…
Labor & Delivery Nurse Fails to Detect Fetal Oxygen Deprivation, Resulting in HIE According to Injury Lawyer News, a Pennsylvania appellate court upheld a $32.8 million verdict for a toddler with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy (CP) who suffered fetal oxygen deprivation and permanent brain damage during delivery. The verdict, which was upheld on July 8th of…
Neonatal asphyxia occurs when an unborn baby doesn’t get enough oxygen. This can be due to many factors, including umbilical cord compression or prolapse, excessive contractions, or issues related to medical malpractice (like a physician’s failure to appropriately handle fetal distress). Neonatal asphyxia can cause a severe lack of oxygen to the baby’s brain, which…
