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Stem cells have been studied for a long time, due to their potential to treat or prevent injuries and certain medical conditions. Researchers have studied these “master cells” with enthusiasm, due to their ability to generate new types of cells with special purposes. People with spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, and other conditions may benefit from stem cell therapies because of the cells’ ability to potentially repair, restore, or regenerate healthy cells.

Every June, we recognize U.S. World Infertility Awareness Month to increase awareness of the various infertility issues that many couples face. This includes male and female infertility, as well as women who miscarry.

Infertility is perhaps more common than many people think: according to the CDC, about 1 in 5 women are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying. Women may also have difficulty staying pregnant if they do finally conceive, and may miscarry. About 10 to 15 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, according to the March of Dimes.

Many parents may not be aware that infants, just like older adults, can also suffer a stroke. When this happens, it is called a perinatal stroke. Perinatal strokes occur when there is a disruption in blood flow to a major cerebral artery. It has been estimated that 1 in 5,000 newborns may experience this kind of stroke, though the occurrence may be higher given undiagnosed strokes. Perinatal strokes usually happens in the first few days after birth, and may lead to conditions like cerebral palsy, depending on which area(s) of the brain were affected.

A new study suggests a potential way to treat hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, or HIE, in newborns. Caused by a lack of oxygen or blood flow to a baby’s brain during labor or delivery, HIE may result in catastrophic brain damage that can lead to permanent disabilities or conditions such as cerebral palsy. HIE is a common cause of disability in newborns, and thus important for scientists to study the condition and develop treatment options.

Earning a college degree is a dream for many people. Graduating this spring from Hardin-Simmons University with plans of pursuing a career in writing is a student who has cerebral palsy. He was born prematurely and developed the neurological condition. He first learned to walk using a walker and transitioned into a wheelchair. His love of storytelling and superheroes spurred his interest in becoming a writer.

In April 2016, a Black mother died just hours after giving birth via C-section to her second son at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. When the woman’s husband noticed blood in her catheter bag, there was a significant delay in identifying the source of the bleeding. By the time she received care, it was too late. The autopsy later revealed massive internal bleeding following the planned C-section to be the cause of death.

Maternal death has been a public health crisis for years, with research from 2018 showing that more women are dying due to childbirth complications in the United States than the rest of the developed world. Sadly, the majority of these deaths could have been avoided with better care.

According to a new study, when hypertension (high blood pressure) is treated during pregnancy, it may reduce the risk of delivery problems at birth. The New England Journal of Medicine published the study in April 2022, which was carried out by a large group of researchers from the Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy Trial Consortium.

If your child has cerebral palsy (a condition that may occur as a result of brain damage sustained at birth), it may not be noticeable at first. In fact, the condition is not typically diagnosed until the first or second year of life, and sometimes even later if symptoms are mild. Signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy may include difficulty feeding, reduced muscle tone, or failure to meet certain milestones such as rolling over or crawling.