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• 1.   The effect of postnatal steroids on growth and development

  This article discusses postnatal corticosteroids, exploring both beneficial and harmful effects.

  

  Abstract:

  Single courses of prenatal corticosteroids have many beneficial effects including reduction in respiratory distress syndrome, intraventricular hemorrhage and neonatal mortality. Postnatal corticosteroids, however, have both beneficial and harmful effects. The beneficial effects include shortened time on the ventilator and a reduction in chronic lung disease. Dexamethasone treatment more...

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  J Perinat Med, Vol: 29 Page: 281-5 2001
  H. L. Halliday

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