High rates of preterm birth and infant deaths get the US another D+ grade: ‘It’s a travesty’
Being rushed to a hospital nearly two hours away, in the middle of a dangerous spring storm – with fear in her heart and ...
Steroid and surfactant mix fails to impact bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants
Research led by the Royal Women's Hospital, Australia, has found that early intratracheal administration of budesonide mixed ...
Ohio State researchers develop new blood test to predict preterm birth risk
Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a groundbreaking blood test that may accurately predict the risk of ...
Premature births in the U.S. remain at an all-time high, the March of Dimes reports
In its annual report, released Thursday, the March of Dimes gave the U.S. a dismal D grade based on the number of babies born too soon last year.
New study links air pollution with increased risk of spontaneous preterm births
A new study led by the University of California, Irvine, found that exposure to fine particulate matter, 2.5 micrometers or ...
Preterm babies may experience lifelong harms in education, employment
Babies born preterm face a life of lowered prospects, a new study warns. Adults who were preemies are less likely to achieve ...
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US Earns D+ Grade For Preterm Births, Infant Mortality Remains High
Ashley O'Neil’s heartbreaking story of preterm births highlights the U.S. maternal health crisis, emphasizing the need for ...
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Air Pollution Tied to Preterm Birth Risk
Exposure to air pollution was associated with an increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth, according to a population-based ...
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Ohio earns D+ in 2024 March of Dimes Report Card for preterm birth rate of 10.7%, underscoring urgent need for action
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes today released its 2024 Report Card, revealing Ohio's preterm birth rate remains high at 10.7% while significant health disparities persist ...
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Georgia earns an F in 2024 March of Dimes Report Card for preterm birth rate
Georgia was graded an F in the 2024 March of Dimes Report Card for its high rate of preterm births, according to the March of Dimes. The preterm birth rate in Georgia was 11.8% in 2023, higher than ...
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Preterm birth: Here's all you need to know
In developed countries, 80 to 90 percent of babies born preterm are likely to survive as compared to only 10-20 percent in ...
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Georgia earns an F in 2024 March of Dimes Report Card for preterm birth rate of 11.8%, underscoring urgent need for action
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes today released its 2024 Report Card, revealing Georgia's preterm birth rate remains high at 11.8% while significant health disparities ...