Abstract:As the frequency of viable low birth weight preterm babies increases, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), one of the most important morbidities in these babies, also increases. Using postnatal steroids to reduce the development of BPD has not been fully enlightened. Besides all prevention strategies for reducing the development of BPD, it is known that steroid therapy used in the 1
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week of life could induce negative neuromotor development according to current data. It may be recommended… Show more
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