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
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
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
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
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 […]
Spread Awareness of Cerebral Palsy this March
Spread Awareness of Cerebral Palsy this March March begins National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, which was established in 2006 by a cerebral palsy advocacy group. The awareness campaign aims to support those living with the condition by educating the public about the condition. Cerebral palsy is characterized as a form of abnormal brain development which […]
New Studies Cover Therapies and Activities for Children with Cerebral Palsy
New Studies Cover Therapies and Activities for Children with Cerebral Palsy For children diagnosed with cerebral palsy after a birth injury, treatments and therapies are often key to managing symptoms. With early intervention, therapy may help assist children with improving motor skills, strength, and balance as their bodies grow. Several types of therapies exist to […]
New Report Indicates 90% of Texan Maternal Deaths in 2019 Could Have Been Prevented
New Report Indicates 90% of Texan Maternal Deaths in 2019 Could Have Been Prevented According to a new report published in December 2022, the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee estimates that as many as 90% of Texan maternal deaths in 2019 may have been preventable. In analyzing the data, the Committee determined that […]
Zero-G Rehab Program Helps Children with Cerebral Palsy Learn to Walk
Zero-G Rehab Program Helps Children with Cerebral Palsy Learn to Walk A new rehabilitation program has launched to help children with disabilities, such as cerebral palsy. The Zero-G Gait and Balance Training System is described as a robotic gait trainer. The trainer is a weight support system based on percentage—so a certain amount of a […]
A Sad Reality: Shedding Light on Black Maternal and Infant Mortality
A Sad Reality: Shedding Light on Black Maternal and Infant Mortality The CDC’s September 2022 report detailing that more than four in five U.S. pregnancy-related deaths could have been prevented revealed the shocking reality about maternal mortality. Moreover, recent data out of Stanford University shows that Black mothers, compared to other races, are at greater risk […]
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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.