I came across an article on that was both surprising and appalling. According to the article, more than 10,000 infants or pre-school aged children are diagnosed with cerebral palsy each year. Of these, approximately 20 percent were due to medical negligence or malpractice. That means that with better care from hospitals, doctors and staff, 2,000 children who are now afflicted with cerebral palsy and diagnosed this year, could be living normal, healthy lives. The article lists the following symptoms of cerebral palsy: — Muscle tightness and spasticity — Involuntary movements — Gait disturbances — Difficulty swallowing — Impairment of sight, hearing or speech — Seizures — Breathing problems — Bladder and bowel control problems — Skin disorders — Learning disabilities It is heartbreaking to think that thousands of parents must watch their children suffer through this handicap knowing that it could have been prevented. Legal action can help…
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December 23, 2009Sharing a bed with baby can be deadly
November 17, 2009A Texas newspaper is reporting that it is dangerous — often fatal — for infants to sleep in the same bed with others. Red Riding: 1983 hd Winged Creatures psp According to a story published in The Dallas Morning News, state statistics show that more than 160 Texas infants die each year while sleeping in bed with family members. Deaths of babies in shared beds are a persistent problem rooted in cultural beliefs about the bonding and health benefits of such an arrangement, pediatricians and law enforcement personnel say. They say that covers and pillows can make for a difficylt environment for babies. Back to the Future Knock Off trailer However, breast-feeding advocates and some researchers say Texas’ warnings are paternalistic and overly broad. There were 167 deaths from accidental suffocation or strangulation, or without a clear explanation, while babies shared beds during the budget year that ended on Aug….
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Recalled Maclaren strollers could cut off fingers
November 11, 2009At Close Range movie download The Lost Empire hd Catch a Fire buy The Man Who Wasn’t There A story published by the Associated Press today reveals that about a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies "R” Us were recalled Monday, after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism. Root of All Evil release The recall includes all nine models of single and double umbrella Maclaren strollers, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which announced the recall after an investigation. The amputation risk occurs when a child’s finger is placed in the hinge mechanism of a stroller while it is being unfolded. When the opened stroller locks into place, it can cut off the tip of the child’s finger. Edison hd Red Riding: 1983 video The recall includes the following stroller models: Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin…
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