Child Brain Injury Study Finds Decrease in Accidents, No Change in Death Rate

A recent study has found that the number of yearly child brain injuries in the United States has decreased in the past several years; however, the death rate for children who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has stayed the same. The study was presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics in Boston and [...]

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This post was written by admin on November 23, 2011
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Premature Birth a Serious Health Concern Worldwide

Preterm birth increases the risk of severe health issues and lifelong disabilities, such as chronic lung disease, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, hearing loss, and blindness, even for babies born just a few weeks early. November is Prematurity Awareness Month and the March of Dimes is focusing on raising the nation’s awareness of the risks of [...]

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This post was written by admin on November 22, 2011
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