Low Apgar Score and Higher Risk of Autism Risk: Diffusion Weighted MRI

“Low Apgar score has been associated with higher risk for several neurological and psychiatric disorders, including cerebral palsy and intellectual disability… This study suggests that low Apgar score is associated with higher risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and in particular Autism Disorder,” states Dr. Abraham Reichenberg, Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine. What does [...]

2025-05-14T16:47:50-07:00May 14th, 2025|Birth Injuries, News|0 Comments

Hypoxic Brain Damage and Febrile Seizures in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Volumetric MRI Next

“Many children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, who have a history birth asphyxia and a ‘normal MRI’ of the brain, may show abnormalities on advanced MRI with diffusion weight study and volumetric analysis, indicating a birth injury," states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Greg Vigna, national birth injury attorney, says, [...]

2025-04-02T17:12:02-07:00April 2nd, 2025|Birth Injuries, News|0 Comments
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