Early hydrocortisone treatment of extremely premature babies increases their chances of survival without lung disease, according to a study led by Linköping University. The study also shows that the treatment is safe to give. The results are published in JAMA Network Open. More than half of babies born extremely prematurely – before 28 weeks of … Read more
Archyde Understanding lung Health in Former Preemies: Paving the Way for Future Research research on the long-term lung health of premature infants is still in its early stages. While we certainly know prematurity can increase the risk of respiratory problems, there’s a lack of comprehensive data tracking how lung function evolves in these individuals as … Read more
Infants born preterm remain vulnerable to numerous health complications, such as respiratory distress syndrome, chronic lung disease, and pulmonary dysfunction. Moreover, extremely low gestational age neonates (ELGANs), or babies born more than 3 months before the expected date of birth ( Existing methods to evaluate lung function such as spirometry are limited by the … Read more