Research in the European Journal of Pediatrics suggests that infants who survive hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) are at a greater risk of developing certain long-term neurological problems, even if they do not have the motor function impairments characteristic of cerebral palsy (CP). Long-term Effects of CP & HIE For many years, it has been widely believed […]
Increasing Number of Hospitals Close in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Kansas
According to the United States Government Accountability Office, 64 rural hospitals closed between 2013 and 2017 (1). Since 2010, the number totals 120 across the U.S. (2). These hospitals were mostly (1): Located in southern states Medicare-dependent For-profit institutions Where are hospital closures taking place? Rural hospitals are being shut down because they are found […]
Window of Time to Provide Hypothermia Therapy May Be Longer Than Previously Thought
The only treatment that can truly prevent or reverse damage from hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is hypothermia therapy, also known as cooling treatment. Hypothermia therapy is known to save lives, as well as reduce permanent brain damage. Traditionally, it has been thought that hypothermia therapy must be administered within six hours of birth in order to […]
Congratulations to the Neonatal Asphyxia Project, Winner of 2017 HIE Help Center Scholarship
We are pleased to announce that the University of Michigan’s Neonatal Asphyxia Project is the winner of our first annual HIE Help Center Scholarship. The project is led by Elliott Clark, Riley Pacella, and Saloni Jaikamal. Members include Aria Thakore, Ashley Zhang, Meghan Luoma, Jill Rajkumar, and Rachel Hsu. It is part of M-HEAL (Michigan […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Infant Seizures
Disclaimer: We cannot provide treatments or medical advice. Please call 911, your country’s emergency number, or your doctor if you may be having a medical emergency. What’s causing my baby’s seizures? Many different conditions and injuries can cause a baby’s seizures. A The most common cause of seizures in newborn infants is brain damage from […]