Research Program Aims to Prevent, Early Diagnose and Treat Neonatal Brachial Plexus Injuries A new graduate and undergraduate study program at Widener University aims to help doctors understand neonatal brachial plexus injuries that may occur during the birthing process. Dr. Anita Sing, an Adjunct Associate Professor in the school’s bioengineering department, is leading the research, which […]
Texas A&M Research Lab Developing Test for Preeclampsia Early in Pregnancy A research lab out of Texas A&M University is developing a test to detect preeclampsia earlier in pregnancy. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication sometimes seen about half-way through a woman’s pregnancy—around the 20-week mark—or later. The condition is characterized by high blood pressure and […]
Maternal Mortality Rates Jump to Record Highs in U.S., Particularly Among Black Mothers According to new data from the CDC, maternal mortality rates in the United States increased sharply in 2021, with death rates among Black mothers twice as high as those of White mothers. The data shows that in 2021, 1,205 women died due […]
Postpartum Hemorrhage Device Effective in Controlling Bleeding After Birth, Study Says According to a new study analyzing what is known as the Jada System, researchers found that the System is safe and effective at controlling postpartum hemorrhage. One of the top causes of maternal morbidity and maternal death, postpartum hemorrhage is also largely avoidable. A […]
Pennsylvania NICU Introduces Hypothermia Treatment for At-Risk Newborns A Pennsylvania hospital has introduced hypothermia treatment for newborns who may have experienced hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Infants that sustained brain injuries during birth may be at risk for developing HIE, a disorder that is caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain during […]
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The following reviews from our clients do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of another legal matter. The cases mentioned in the reviews are illustrative of some of the matters previously handled by Grant & Eisenhofer involving various areas of birth injury law. These reviews are endorsements.