The results from this year’s annual report card on infant and maternal morbidity are in. As poorly as the whole U.S. is performing, Ohio itself is faring even worse. March of Dimes gives Ohio a D on its report card based on a preterm birth rate of 10.8% in 2022, representing a steady increase from 10.6% in 2021 and 10.3% the year before. Cuyahoga County received an F, one of four counties in the state to do so, for its 12% preterm birth rate. The rate is the 2nd highest in Ohio following Mahoning County at 15.1%...” Read More
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Jan 2024
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August 2023
RSV infections are no joke. These lower respiratory tract infections can take their toll on those who become infected. Historically, infants have been a “particularly vulnerable group.” According to an article by Jennifer Henderson from MedPage Today, hospitalization rates peak in early infancy and “mortality rates for hospitalized infants range from 1% to 3%...” Read More
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Mar 2021
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, and The Eisen Law Firm team encourages you to #GoGreen4CP.
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April 2020
The Eisen Law Firm has helped many people who have been affected by HIE, or Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. HIE is a type of birth injury that occurs when a baby’s brain does not get enough oxygen.
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April 2020
The week of April 11 to 17, 2020, is Black Maternal Health Week, a campaign and initiative founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. The week is intended to spread awareness and initiate activism related to the health and wellness of black mothers regarding reproductive justice, pregnancy, and childbirth.
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Jan 2020
Newborn falls and drops happen more often than you think. There are different scenarios that can lead to such an accident. Understanding those scenarios may help caregivers keep babies safe.
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Dec 2019
Medical malpractice victims need professional advice. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider doesn’t provide standard care for its profession, resulting in injury. Read More
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August 2019
A new mother may not look fondly upon each and every moment of giving birth to her child, but holding a newborn for the first time is a memorable experience. Research shows that when a mother makes eye contact with her newborn child, their brain waves actually sync up. Read More
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July 2019
America is an economic superpower with a world-class healthcare system, but its rate of maternal deaths is on the rise. In fact, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) shares that the United States leads all other developed countries in deaths caused by complications related to pregnancy. Read More
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Oct 2018
The Eisen Law Firm announced the launch of a new website solely dedicated
to birth injury law. The new website allows clients to quickly obtain
information about birth injury claims and the birth injury claims process
in the state of Ohio. The new website is www.birthinjuryohio.com. The Eisen Law Firm focuses exclusively on medical malpractice cases,
including birth injury and negligence cases.... Read More