New Way to Feed Premature Babies Helps Them Gain Weight Faster
Doctors tested a new method for feeding premature babies who were born smaller than expected. They compared two groups of 50 babies each. One group received …
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Helping Premature Babies Breathe Better: What Doctors Know Works
Babies born extremely early and weighing very little often develop serious lung problems called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Doctors are seeing this …
Read MoreExtra Vitamin D Helps Premature Babies Build Stronger Bones
Babies born very early and very small often don't get enough vitamin D, which is important for building strong bones. Researchers studied 215 tiny premature …
Read MoreSimple Blood Tests Help Doctors Spot Bone Problems in Premature Babies
Doctors caring for very premature babies (born before 28 weeks) often worry about weak bones, which can lead to fractures. Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied …
Read MoreNew Tool Helps Doctors Predict Lung Disease in Premature Babies
Researchers created a special prediction tool to help doctors identify which very premature babies (born before 32 weeks) might develop a serious lung …
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