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Most cases of cerebral palsy result from some type of birth injury or complication, such as asphyxia or prolonged labor. Recent research from Harvard Medical School indicates that genetics may play a bigger role in the development of this condition than previously thought. This understanding will help improve both diagnosis and treatment for children with […]
Parents in Iowa City recently received the largest verdict award ever granted in Iowa for a birth injury. The verdict amounted to $97.4 million for the family of a child born with severe brain damage, cerebral palsy, and lifelong disabilities. Post-trial motions could reduce the amount the family actually gets. Several Mistakes Led to Birth […]
In 2002, Mississippi passed a law limiting medical malpractice noneconomic damages to just $500,000. The Supreme Court just upheld a family’s damages of more than $2 million. They lost their son, Cameron Hill, to birth injuries caused by a doctor’s negligent actions. Mississippi’s Noneconomic Damages Cap Several states limit how much a plaintiff can recover […]
One of the latest developments in cerebral palsy research is the use of mechanical, robotic devices. Researchers are using these machines to help children walk better and also to provide gait training. An important study is set to start soon, thanks to federal funding for researchers at Northern Arizona University. Many Children with Cerebral Palsy […]
Kidney disease is a possible condition associated with cerebral palsy. In adults with cerebral palsy, it can lead to early death. Troubling new research from the University of Michigan found that many doctors miss the signs of kidney disease in adult cerebral palsy patients, limiting their opportunities to benefit from early interventions. Cerebral Palsy and […]
In many states, schools are at the forefront of discussions over wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID. Many schools issued mandates requiring students and staff to mask up, prompting fierce debate among parents, politicians, and others. After passing a law to ban school and local mask mandates, Iowa’s ban is being challenged by […]
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