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Babies born prematurely need supplemental oxygen to survive, but just how much has been a matter of debate. A new report finds higher oxygen concentrations impr

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Higher oxygen levels improve preterm survival, increase risk for eye condition, studies find

sciencedaily.com — “Two findings provide new information on how much oxygen very preterm infants should receive starting at birth and the most effective means to deliver it to them. One finding is that higher oxygen levels improve survival but increase the risk for a serious eye condition. The other is that a treatment typically used for adults with sleep apnea is as effective for preemies as a ventilator, but with fewer complications.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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