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CDC study estimates 20-fold increase in certain types of birth defects in pregnancies with possible Zika infection compared with pre-Zika years – Media Statement October 17th, 2024Eldridge Nelson

CDC study estimates 20-fold increase in certain types of birth defects in pregnancies with possible Zika infection compared with pre-Zika years – Media Statement

October 17, 2024News & Updates20fold, Birth, Certain, compared, defects, Estimates, increase, infection, Media, Possible, pregnancies, preZika, Statement, Study, Types, years, ZikaEldridge Nelson

The proportion of Zika-affected pregnancies with birth defects is approximately 20-fold higher compared with the proportion of pregnancies seen in 2013-2014, which is before Zika was introduced into the Americas, according to an article published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

About 1 in 10 U.S. pregnant women with confirmed Zika infection had a fetus or baby with birth defects in 2016 – Press Release May 31st, 2024Walter Kennedy

About 1 in 10 U.S. pregnant women with confirmed Zika infection had a fetus or baby with birth defects in 2016 – Press Release

May 31, 2024News & Updates2016, About, Baby, Birth, Confirmed, defects, fetus, infection, Pregnant, Press, Release, U.S., Women, ZikaWalter Kennedy

Of the 250 pregnant women who had confirmed Zika infection in 2016, 24 – or about 1 in 10 of them – had a fetus or baby with Zika-related birth defects, according to a new Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC analysis of data from US territories finds serious birth defects in about 1 in 12 fetuses or infants of pregnant women with Zika infection in the first trimester – Press Release March 21st, 2024Jeffrey Pinkerton

CDC analysis of data from US territories finds serious birth defects in about 1 in 12 fetuses or infants of pregnant women with Zika infection in the first trimester – Press Release

March 21, 2024News & UpdatesAbout, Analysis, Birth, Data, defects, fetuses, Finds, First, from, Infants, infection, Pregnant, Press, Release, Serious, Territories, trimester, Women, ZikaJeffrey Pinkerton

In the U.S. territories, 5 percent of women who had confirmed Zika virus infection during pregnancy had a baby or fetus with Zika virus-associated birth defects

Some Infants still not receiving the recommended screenings and interventions for hearing loss and critical congenital heart disease at birth – Press Release February 2nd, 2024Tristan Logan

Some Infants still not receiving the recommended screenings and interventions for hearing loss and critical congenital heart disease at birth – Press Release

February 2, 2024News & UpdatesBirth, Congenital, Critical, Disease, Hearing, Heart, Infants, interventions, Loss, Press, Receiving, Recommended, Release, Screenings, Some, StillTristan Logan

About 1 in 500 infants are born with CCHD, which includes the more severe forms of congenital heart disease (CHD).

CDC recommends new vaccine to help protect babies against severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness after birth October 3rd, 2023Nicolas Kennedy

CDC recommends new vaccine to help protect babies against severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness after birth

October 3, 2023News & UpdatesAfter, Against, Babies, Birth, help, illness, protect, Recommends, respiratory, severe, syncytial, Vaccine, virusNicolas Kennedy

Today, CDC recommended the first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for pregnant people to protect their newborn from severe RSV illness. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization for U.S. infants. This new vaccine, Pfizer’s bivalent RSVpreF vaccine (trade name Abrysvo TM), has been shown to reduce the risk of RSV hospitalization for babies by … Continue reading CDC recommends new vaccine to help protect babies against severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness after birth →

Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease at Birth Saves Lives – Press Release September 13th, 2023Beverly Stephens

Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease at Birth Saves Lives – Press Release

September 13, 2023News & UpdatesBirth, Congenital, Critical, Disease, Heart, lives, Press, Release, saves, ScreeningBeverly Stephens

Infant deaths from critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) decreased more than 33 percent in eight states that mandated screening for CCHD using a test called pulse oximetry.

More birth defects seen in parts of U.S. with local Zika spread – Press Release August 17th, 2023Lawrence Gordon

More birth defects seen in parts of U.S. with local Zika spread – Press Release

August 17, 2023News & UpdatesBirth, defects, Local, More, parts, Press, Release, Seen, Spread, U.S., ZikaLawrence Gordon

Findings show need for strong birth-defect surveillance networks.

Potential Lawsuit: Birth Injury and Birth Defect Lawsuit News and Legal Information May 1st, 2021Amanda Blackmore

Potential Lawsuit: Birth Injury and Birth Defect Lawsuit News and Legal Information

May 1, 2021Accident Lawyer ServicesBirth, Defect, Information, Injury, Lawsuit, Legal, News, PotentialAmanda Blackmore

Birth Defects can result from different factors, including environmental toxins, drug side effects and negligence. Tragically, birth defects can also result in wrongful death.

Wrongful Death Before Birth September 27th, 2019Walter Wessel

Wrongful Death Before Birth

September 27, 2019Personal Injury ServicesBefore, Birth, Death, WrongfulWalter Wessel

This presentation will review the circumstances under which an unborn fetus might assert a claim for wrongful death due to medical negligence. Not surprisingly, whether and when a fetus can legally assert a wrongful death claim differs dramatically in different states. The presentation will discuss the varying thresholds for recognizing such a claim, the legal … Continue reading Wrongful Death Before Birth →

Birth Injury Litigation July 24th, 2019Flora Arbour

Birth Injury Litigation

July 24, 2019Personal Injury ServicesBirth, Injury, LitigationFlora Arbour

Learn the Nuts and Bolts of Birth Injury Cases Birth injury cases are characterized by considerable damages, as well as a higher chance of a plaintiffs' verdict compared to med mal cases in general. They're also highly technical and emotionally demanding. Do you have the legal and medical knowhow you need to stee…