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A recent study involving nearly 7,000 children nationwide found that cerebral palsy diagnoses are on the rise for one segment of the population. Extremely preterm infants are born between 28 and 31 weeks of gestation and are at higher risk for many complications. While the number of children diagnosed with cerebral palsy was decreasing, this […]
The risks to health from air pollution are well established. Research has shown that children are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of breathing in toxins and particulate matter, especially in terms of brain development. Now, a large study from Canada shows that air pollution exposure during pregnancy leads to an increased risk that a […]
As you may have read, some children diagnosed with cerebral palsy may need to be fitted for a manual or power wheelchair. This can be a very exciting time for a child. Having used a wheelchair my entire life, I view mine as my legs—my source of mobility, independence, and freedom. I attended Seagull School, […]
A jury in Wayne County, Michigan, recently awarded Kirsten Drake and her son K’Jon $120 million in a four-week trial over the brain damage he suffered at birth. Drake filed the lawsuit in 2020 against Henry Ford Health Systems after her son, born in 2010, experienced significant birth injuries and lifelong complications. Negligent Care During […]
The family of a boy living with severe disabilities, including cerebral palsy, won a significant settlement to cover his ongoing costs of care and support. The family sued Reading Hospital in West Reading, Pennsylvania, for several negligent errors that led to the child’s birth injury and disabilities. Untreated Infection Led to Birth Injury Miranda Garcia […]
My senior year as a high school student was exciting. As for all High School seniors, the final year of high school can have its bittersweet moments, as well as having its ups and downs. That year, I took World History. This subject was not always easy for me, but my teacher did not give […]
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