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Asthma risk may rise with preterm birth: study
Reuters Preterm birth, and even early term birth, may put babies at higher risk for needing asthma medication during childhood and adolescence, according to a Swedish study. "Every week in the womb is important for the fetus in order to reduce the risk of … Preterm Birth Linked to Inhaled Steroid Use in Childhood |
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Warning: Olympic Banned Asthma Drug Terbutaline In Preterm Labor
Medical News Today Terbutaline (Brethine) is one of the most frequently used drugs in the treatment of preterm labor. A new form of giving terbutaline, the continuous subcutaneous infusion pump, allows terbutaline to be easily given around the clock without the need for … FDA warns against using asthma drug terbutaline to delay premature births FDA Issues Warning on Asthma Drug in Preterm Labor Asthma drug not safe for obstetric use |
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FDA Issues Warning on Asthma Drug in Preterm Labor
MedPage Today Terbutaline is approved to prevent and treat bronchospasm associated with asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema, but is sometimes used off-label for treating preterm labor and uterine hyperstimulation. Terbutaline also has been used off-label over longer … FDA Warns Against Certain Uses of Asthma Drug Terbutaline for Preterm Labor FDA Drug Safety Communication: New warnings against use of terbutaline to … |
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FDA Warns Against Certain Uses of Asthma Drug Terbutaline for Preterm Labor
PR Newswire (press release) Terbutaline is FDA-approved to prevent and treat narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm) associated with asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. The drug is used off-label for obstetric purposes, including treating preterm labor and treating uterine … |
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Preterm births and adolescent births declined, eighth graders’ math and reading scores increased, and more children had health insurance, according to the federal government’ annual statistical report on the well-being of the nation’s children and youth. The report also showed several economic changes that coincided with the beginning of the economic downturn: increases in child poverty and food insecurity, as well as a decline in secure parental employment.
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