Tests may predict cause of hospital readmissions in newborns and improve outcomes for asthma patients
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 08:10
in Health & Medicine
The results of two separate research studies taking place at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics will help physicians use genetic testing to prevent complications, and ease the worry of new parents by predicting in advance which newborns may require readmission to the hospital shortly after birth. The studies also will help physicians identify which of their young patients are likely to respond well - or not - to steroid therapy for asthma.