Athetoid cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition characterized by abnormal, involuntary movements. This form of cerebral palsy is the second-most common type and affects between 12% and 14% of all people diagnosed with CP. People with athetoid CP fluctuate between hypertonia, or highly rigid muscles, and hypotonia, or very low muscular tension. Because of this, […]
If you suffered injuries while you were being treated in a hospital, you might wonder whether the hospital might be liable for medical malpractice or negligence. If the treating physician was the person who negligently caused your injuries, the hospital may or may not be liable. While hospitals are typically responsible for the negligence of […]
If you suffered injuries in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you might have the right to recover compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. An accidental injury lawyer might help to settle your case and recover damages for you. However, when you are trying to find a personal injury lawyer to handle your case, it’s […]
Many pregnant women whose babies are post-term or whose labor is not progressing as it should receive labor-inducing drugs. Cytotec, which is a popular brand of the generic drug misoprostol, is a synthetic medication that stimulates the body to begin uterine contractions. This drug was approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat and […]
Dyskinetic cerebral palsy (CP) is caused by damage to the basal ganglia or cerebellum in the brain and can cause multiple problems, including involuntary movements of the muscles, motor control problems, and developmental delays. The primary characteristics of this type of cerebral palsy include postural abnormalities while resting and sudden muscle contractions when trying to […]