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Why Is There A Spike in Birth Defects Among Latinos?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by

Birth Trauma Lawyers Explore Nutrition Patterns Premature birth is the leading obstetric concern in the U.S. today. In humans, birth normally occurs at about 40 weeks, so a premature birth is any birth occurring earlier than the 37th week. In 2012, there were over 450,000 babies born preterm, and the estimated annual medical costs to care for these infants hovers just north of $26 billion. In 2012, almost a quarter of all U.S. births were to Hispanic women, and over 11 percent of those births were preterm. What is causing the Latino population to have significantly higher birth defect rates? One of the factors being cited for this anomaly may be related to food and nutrition. Neural tube defects (NTDs) are birth defects of the brain and spine, such as spina bifida and anencephaly, which often cause disability. There have been significant declines in NTDs across most ethnic groups in…
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Cerebral Palsy Lawyers Applaud Family of Boy with Cerebral Palsy Who Raised $40,000 for Disability Research

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

Finn Kelly was born 11 weeks early. His premature birth caused him to suffer from a baby brain injury, which later caused his diagnosis of cerebral palsy that left him unable to walk or talk. Now 8 years old, Kelly just finished the Sleepy Hollow Half Marathon on March 23 thanks to the support of his family and friends who literally pushed him to the finish line during the last mile of the race. His team, “Friends of Finn,” ran the half marathon and to date raised more than $40,000 for the Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation (CPIRF), an organization committed to researching and finding a cure for cerebral palsy. According to the Rye Daily Voice, Kelly’s family created a fundraising website for the race in addition to donations given by their friends, family and church members to help raise research money. Kelly’s older brother, Dillion, was amazed by the…
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Study Finds Higher Levels of Toxic Metals in Kids With Autism: Our Cerebral Palsy Attorneys Discuss the Research

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

In a recent study involving 55 autistic children ages 5 to 16 and 44 healthy children of similar ages and genders, researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) found higher levels of toxic metals in the blood and urine of children with autism. They also found that levels of toxic metals “are strongly associated” with autism severity, especially mercury and cadmium. According to Healio.com, “the researchers said the reason for the higher burden of toxic metals among children with autism may stem from increased exposure to the toxic metals, increased absorptions as a result of intestinal permeability or decreased ability to excrete the toxic metals.” Researchers measured toxic metal levels in participants’ whole blood, red blood cells and urine. They found significantly higher levels of lead in the autistic children’s red blood cells and urine, as well as higher urinary levels of thallium, tin and tungsten. According to an article about…
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