Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a leading cause of blindness in premature infants. If recognized and treated early, severe vision loss or total blindness is preventable. Vigilance is required from not only pediatric ophthalmologists but also the neonatologists and...
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Birth Injuries
Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Paralysis May Require Lifelong Care
Brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI), the leading cause of infants’ upper extremity paralysis, is a condition affecting the nerves responsible for muscle control and sensation in the shoulder, arm, forearm, hand and fingers. It is the single most common birth injury...
Newborns with HIE Brain Injury May Need Extensive Medical Treatment, Ongoing Therapy
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury that occurs in newborns who suffer oxygen deprivation and decreased blood flow before their birth. Children with HIE often have developmental delays, feeding problems, trouble breathing, seizures, low muscle tone...
Retinopathy of Prematurity Can Lead to Baby Blindness If Not Treated Properly
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a relatively common eye disease among premature and low birth weight infants. The second highest cause of blindness in children in America, it affects about 15,000 premature babies each year, with several hundred suffering complete...