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ORTHO EVRA NEWS
ALERT
Feb 19, 2006 - The FDA conceded findings of a new study indicating women using the Ortho Evra birth-control patch have twice the risk of developing blood clots than those taking birth-control pills. After years of debate, Ortho-McNeil recently admitted that women who use the product are at an increased risk of blood clots, stroke and death. Read More
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ANTIDEPRESSANTS
INCREASE BIRTH DEFECTS
Feb 9, 2006 - A study in the NEJM noted a 6 fold increase in pulmonary hypertension in newborns whose mothers were on Prozac. This follows a September alert from the FDA that use of Paxil during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. These drugs, together with Celexa and Zoloft, belong to a class of antidepressants which act to prolong the effect of the chemical serotonin.
Cerebral Palsy FAQs
What are the most common instances of medical
negligence in a Cerebral Palsy birth injury case?
The most common examples of medical negligence are
related to improper responses to complications by
the doctor or anyone on the medical team. These
responses are usually related to unforeseen
circumstances, such as a larger baby than expected,
an unexpected shift in baby's position, and other
unexpected complications, which may include:
- Bleeding, distress, or lack of oxygen experienced by mother or infant
- Umbilical cord entrapment or compression
- Delay in decision to do cesarean section
- Use / misuse of vacuum extractor and forceps
- Delay in recognizing or treating Infections