“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 [...]
“We believe that the M-CHAT screening test is suitable for use in the screening of this age group (18-24 months), adaptable to all countries, and can be applied by all healthcare workers with sufficient sensitivity (92%), and it will be the first step for a consultation to child psychiatry clinic,” states Dr. Birol Karabulut, neonatologist. [...]
“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, [...]
“The literature shows that 79% of those who underwent therapeutic cooling for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy do not have cerebral palsy. Unfortunately, nearly a quarter of those have cognitive impairment and are at risk for motor impairments,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Greg Vigna, national birth injury attorney, states, “There are [...]
“Unfortunately, nearly a quarter of children who require and receive therapeutic cooling and don’t develop cerebral palsy have cognitive impairment and minor motor impairment. There are now objective radiographic tests to diagnose the children at risk," states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Greg Vigna, national birth injury attorney, states, “Therapeutic [...]
“Our findings demonstrate that, despite the manifest successes of therapeutic hypothermia, brain development is impaired in these children,” states Dr. Ela Chakkarapani, Pediatrics and Neonatology. Dr. Greg Vigna, Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, national birth injury attorney says, “Children who required therapeutic cooling may be spared the diagnosis of cerebral palsy, but clearly [...]
“There is now clear evidence that the consequences of persistent increased muscle tone can be limited by applying an integrated multi-level BTX-A treatment approach,” states Guy Molenaers, MD, Ph.D., Orthopedic Surgeon. What does Dr. Molenaers report in his article “The use of botulinum toxin A in children with cerebral palsy, with a focus on the [...]
“TephaFex sling is completely removed by the body over two years. This would eliminate more than half of all mesh revision surgeries at 15-years,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national mid-urethral sling attorney. What is the long-term risk of surgery for polypropylene mesh related complications? “In our study population, the 15-year risk of sling revision [...]
“Birth Centers are popping up all over the place … despite the data on adverse neonatal outcomes. This is simply better marketing the benefits of comfort and personal service of a birth center over safety provided by a hospital for the inevitable difficult delivery,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national birth injury attorney. What does [...]
“In an attempt to establish cutoff values to predict the occurrence of neurological sequelae, MD and FA measurements in the corpus callosum, thalamus, basal ganglia, corticospinal tract, and frontal white matter have proven to have an excellent ability to predict severe neurological outcomes," states Kenichi Oishi, MD, PhD, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. [...]