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December 22, 2017December 22, 2017

Acidosis at Birth is Associated with Cerebral Palsy

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A study shows that severe acidosis at birth is associated with adverse neonatal and two-year outcomes. It is known that acidosis, a condition characterized by low pH levels (caused ... Read more

July 26, 2017July 26, 2017

Trial on Cooling Approach for Oxygen-deprived Newborns Supports Current Care Strategy

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The current cooling approach to limit death and brain disorders — such as cerebral palsy — in infants deprived of oxygen during birth is the safest and should not be ... Read more

January 9, 2017January 9, 2017

Glucocorticoids Could Decrease Brain Injury Caused by Oxygen Deprivation at Birth

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Glucocorticoids could help preserve the structure and function of nerve cells when given after oxygen deprivation at birth, a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences suggests. ... Read more