What Is Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)? You may not be familiar with the medical term “hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy,” or HIE for short, because HIE is a somewhat rare condition, affecting approximately 1.5 children per 1,000 live births. Children affected by HIE have experienced brain damage, due to an acute or subacute birth injury. Our Illinois birth injury […]
Oregon High School Funds Infant with Cerebral Palsy
Oregon High School Funds Infant with Cerebral Palsy A two-and-a-half-year-old boy is being sponsored by Reynolds High School’s Sparrow Club – a national student-led non-profit to improve the lives of children with serious illnesses. The boy was born with his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, causing hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (a brain injury caused by […]
Acidosis at Birth Associated with Development of HIE and Cerebral Palsy, Study Suggests
Acidosis at Birth Associated with Development of HIE and Cerebral Palsy, Study Suggests In a recent study of umbilical cord pH levels, researchers from the United Kingdom observed the relationship between pH levels at birth and the risk of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, or “HIE,” and subsequent cerebral palsy. The results, encompassing data from about 500 babies, […]
Head Cooling Effective Treatment for Infants with HIE, New Study Indicates
Head Cooling Effective Treatment for Infants with HIE, New Study Indicates A new study led by Dr. Jessica Wisnowski out of the Department of Radiology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles substantiates that hypothermia is an effective treatment for newborns born with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (“HIE”), a condition in which the brain is deprived of oxygen or blood […]
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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.