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Epsom salts can reduce cerebral palsy risk
Magnesium sulfate (epsom salts) can reduce a premature infant’s risk of developing cerebral palsy by 50 percent. The result of the new study, recently completed at University of Alabama-Birmingham and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, promises to be the biggest breakthrough in the management of high-risk pregnancies in 30 years. A Room with a View Magnesium sulfate is a chemical compound with a wide variety of medical uses. While it cannot prevent the onset of premature birth, it is well known to help regulate maternal blood pressure. Cerebral palsy is a blanket term for birth defects that can lead to a variety of movement and posture disorders caused by damage to the developing brain. Approximately one-third of all cases are linked to brain damage caused during premature birth – defined as occurring before the 32nd week of pregnancy. The researchers emphasized that study’s findings only apply to premature births,…
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New Study Links Antidepressants with Premature Birth
A new study that was presented at the annual American Psychiatric Association meeting links antidepressants with pregnancy related risks including premature birth and birth defects. download Blood and Bone The antidepressants that are known to cause serious risks include a specific class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These types of antidepressants include Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa and Laxapro. SSRIs work by controlling serotonin levels in the brain through affecting a chemical neurotransmitter. The Brothers Solomon dvdrip Ladder 49 video The Noose Hangs High full movie The new study focused on 200 pregnant women, with half suffering from depression. Half of the women that suffer from depression took SSRIs throughout their pregnancies. Of the women who took SSRI’s, about 23 percent gave birth prematurely. Of the women that did not have depression, only 6 percent gave birth prematurely. download Lemony Snickets A Series of Unfortunate Events movie…
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Recalled Maclaren strollers could cut off fingers
At 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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Infant Dies Amid Heparin Scandal
One infant who was given overdoses of the blood thinner heparin died Tuesday morning (July 8). The mistake that lead to the widespread overdose at Christus Spohn Hospital South in Corpus Christi occurred in the pharmacy last Thursday where personnel mistakenly mixed the pediatric version of heparin with other solutions, including saline. Two pharmacy staffers are on voluntary leave until the investigation is resolved. Quiet City rip Moonstruck film The Dark Backward dvd The deceased infant was already very sick before the heparin overdose, so hospital officials do not know yet how much the drug affected the infant’s health. The pending autopsy will tell for sure. The pharmaceutical error was discovered by nurses running routine blood work. Though heparin is commonly prescribed to newborns (especially those born prematurely), too much heparin can cause serious damage. So far, at least 17 babies at Christus Spohn are known to…
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FDA Investigates the Use of Botox for Cerebral Palsy
The use of botulinum toxin, or Botox, in order to treat limb spastically in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy has been linked with severe adverse reactions, such as respiratory failure and death. Walking Tall psp Total Eclipse trailer Pluto’s Fledgling ipod The FDA has not approved the use of botulinum toxin to treat the effects of cerebral palsy in the United States. download Psycho Beach Party The severe reactions to Botox are similar to the symptoms of botulism and seem to be related to the botulinum toxins spread throughout the body. These symptoms of botulism include weakness, breathing problems and difficulty swallowing. The Poker Club release The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting an ongoing investigation of the product. It is suggested that overdoses of Botox are a contributing factor for the adverse symptoms. The History Boys full movie The FDA has not advised discontinuation of the…
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Defining Birth Trauma
Birth trauma can be thought of as trauma suffered by the mother or, more typically, injuries suffered by the baby. Birth trauma refers to injuries sustained during the labor and delivery process. Causes of birth trauma can be split into two categories: Trancers 5: Sudden Deth psp Collateral download Pigs movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? movie download The Gong Show Movie video injuries suffered from physical trauma during the birth process – known as traumatic birth injury Injuries that occur as a result of lack of oxygen during birth. The medical term for this type of injury is hypoxic-ischemic. Tenderness download download The Ramen Girl dvd The two can occur on their own or together. Oftentimes, birth trauma is unavoidable. The Adventures Of White Tuft ipod From time to time, a birth injury could have been prevented had the doctors and hospital staff noticed risk factors and taken reasonable…
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