NIH/NHLBI News Release--Premies: Early Treatment Prevents Lasting Breathing Problems, B... - 0 views
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Lee Vander Loop on 15 Jun 10In large, multicenter clinical studies, a therapy has been shown to significantly lower the risk of lung and brain damage in some very low birthweight premature infants. Results from two randomized clinical trials demonstrate that when given within the first few weeks of life, inhaled nitric oxide helps prevent chronic lung disease in some low birthweight premature infants. In addition, when used within 48 hours after birth, treatment appears to protect some premature newborns from brain injury.