And prematurity, despite recent medical progress, is a hazard to health and even life: 50% of all babies who die in the first month after delivery are among the 7% born prematurely.
Although physicians cannot yet prove it, some suspect that the underdevelopment and prematurity of the methadone baby is a direct result of the drug.
Progress on prematurity, Lackritz says, will probably spring from innovations that combine social, clinical and genetic research.
Stay at Home Dad Michael Down works at home, on his art and taking care of sons Jack and Charlie and the family dog Buddy. Jack was born a “micro-preemie,” weighing less than 2 pounds at birth. His prematurity caused hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, a heart valve issue, structural issues with his stomach as well as reflux , and some eye problems. read more
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Henry McMaster in Forbes The larger question, or another question, is the prematurity of the case,McMaster said.
Thomas More in WorldNetDaily While the Miami-Dade County medical examiner determined that Shanice was born alive, he concluded her death was 'natural,' resulting merely from her 'extreme prematurity,'officials with the Thomas More Society said. "Then so-called...
Kenyon Martin in Business Wire (press release) This is an issue that is close to my heart and I welcome the opportunity to be a part of the solution,said Martin. "I am honored to work with the March of Dimes in their efforts to increase awareness and prevention about prematurity."