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Gas may help preemies stave off lung complications

Respiratory Care Weekly, August 2, 2006

Nitric oxide therapy may lower the risk of long-term lung and brain injury in some premature and low birth-weight infants, according to a study published in the July 26 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.

"Today, while many very small and premature babies survive, it is critical that techniques and therapies be developed to prevent as many complications as possible that are caused by prematurity and low birth weight," says Gary Cutter, PhD, UAB biostatistics professor and study coauthor.

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