Corticosteroid treatment increases survival of preterm infants within hours

Monday, May 15, 2017 - 13:01 in Health & Medicine

The effects of corticosteroid treatments on pregnant women facing preterm delivery to prevent infant death and morbidity have been thought to develop gradually over days. However, a new study suggests that survival and health gains for very preterm infants may occur within hours.

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