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Caffeine Therapy Boosts Preemies' Outcomes
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"A lot of families worry, and we have always focused on getting babies off medications as soon as we can. But, parents can be reassured. In this group of children, caffeine is beneficial," added Bronzanski.
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To learn more about preterm birth and steps you can take to help prevent early delivery, visit the March of Dimes.
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Last updated 11/7/2007
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SOURCES: Barbara Schmidt, M.D., professor, department of clinical epidemiology and biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and professor of pediatrics and Knisely chair in neonatology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Beverly Brozanski, M.D., clinical director of neonatology, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and professor of pediatrics University of Pittsburgh; Nov. 8, 2007, New England Journal of Medicine
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