Son’s traumatic brain injury covered by a lifetime care package
A child diagnosed with cerebral palsy following a traumatic brain injury received some justice as a Judge ruled for the hospital to bear responsibility for the child’s injury. Daniel Spencer, an eleven-year-old boy in the United Kingdom has dealt with cerebral palsy since his birth, when a lack of oxygen and a number of errors […]
One Child’s Traumatic Brain Injury Inspires Hope for Others
Following the tragic death of their four-year old daughter Lauren, Dan and Ann Flood channeled both their grief and compassion for other infants with traumatic brain injuries into a non-profit organization entitled Lauren’s Hope Foundation. Lauren Flood was born three weeks premature in 2003. As the Flood’s second child, the pregnancy was predictable and routine […]
Six-year old runner not limited by cerebral palsy, blindness
Cerebral palsy can be a very limiting disease for a child, both mentally and physically. Jayden Nogueras, however, chooses to push past his medical limitations to live his life like a champion. Despite being legally blind, having received a newborn diagnoses of cerebral palsy, and suffering from septo-optic dysplasia, Jayden has surpassed his list of […]
Babies at Greater Risk for Significant Head Injury
Babies and young children are at nearly twice the risk of head injuries compared to children of other age groups. Head injuries are a major problem for babies as the injuries can cause serious and irreversible effects at a young age. The heads of babies and toddlers are not as formed, and thus are more likely to sustain serious […]
Concussions for Young Athletes
Concussions can occur in sports that children play. It is a serious injury that should require immediate medical attention to ensure that the child’s injuries would not worsen. Several states are beginning to pass bills that would place restrictions on children with concussions from returning to a game without medical consent. The main example of […]