The Impact of Postnatal Systemic Steroids on the Growth of Preterm Infants: A Multicenter Cohort Study

The Impact of Postnatal Systemic Steroids on the Growth of Preterm Infants: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Postnatal steroids, often used to prevent and treat bronchopulmonary dysplasia, may influence the growth of preterm infants, although data are scarce in the literature. This is a multicenter cohort study including surviving preterm infants &lt;32 weeks at birth (<i>n</i> = 17,621) fr...

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Main Authors: Carlos Zozaya, Alejandro Avila-Alvarez, Fermín García-Muñoz Rodrigo, María L. Couce, Luis Arruza, Cristina Fernandez-Perez, Abdón Castro, María Teresa Cuesta, Beatriz Vacas, Máximo Vento, Miguel Saenz de Pipaón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
preterm infant
steroids
growth
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/11/2729

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