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How Have Neonatal Advances Helped Premature Babies?
To help premature babies develop normally, sometimes doctors must think outside of the box to come up with treatments. Viagra, for example, can be used in carefully monitored doses to help increase...
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How Medical Research Aims to Combat Premature Birth Disorders
Emerging medical research has identified that a mother’s age at conception greatly influences premature births and the disorders those infants may suffer. The study found that mothers who become...
View ArticleHow Is ROP Treated in Other Parts of the World?
Children who are born prematurely in poorer parts of the world are less likely to recover from the health complications associated with premature birth. In fact, several major groups, such as the World...
View ArticleNew Technology Will Be Used Worldwide to Fight Retinopathy of Prematurity
Preventing retinopathy of prematurity from causing blindness has become an important task for world health agencies. Fortunately, technologies used in wealthier countries to prevent ROP are starting to...
View ArticleCan Telemedicine Help Prevent Retinopathy of Prematurity?
Telemedicine, the practice of doctors using computer screens equipped with cameras to check up on patients, might have use in diagnosing preemies with retinopathy of prematurity. Doctors using...
View ArticleIs Laser Therapy the Preferred Treatment for ROP?
Premature babies are at higher risk for developing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a condition that causes permanent blindness if it is allowed to progress without treatment. There are several...
View ArticleDoes ROP Screening and Treatment Vary at Different Hospitals?
It is crucial for premature babies to receive screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). If this condition progresses without treatment, it may cause permanent blindness. According to an article...
View ArticleDoes an ROP Diagnosis Mean Your Child Will Be Blind?
Parents of premature babies who receive a diagnosis of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) may assume this means their child will go blind. However, ROP often resolves on its own without treatment. If...
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Will Stem Cells Become a Treatment for Blindness?
Recent studies suggest stem cells may be a useful treatment for blindness in the near future. Two recent studies suggest stem cells have potential for treating conditions that cause retinal...
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Why Do Preemies Need Treatment for ROP?
Premature or low-birth weight babies are at-risk for developing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP occurs because blood vessels in the eyes develop outside of the womb. These conditions are not...
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