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Nano Therapy for Micro-Preemies Protects Lungs, Brain in Lab Study

2022-04-05

Nano Therapy for Micro-Preemies Protects Lungs, Brain in Lab Study

Very premature babies need extra oxygen and mechanical intervention to breathe, but this damages their lungs, causing a chronic lung disease called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). These babies have smaller and weaker lungs that can’t send as much oxygen to their growing brains. The lack of oxygen during brain development can lead to learning disabilities, or problems walking, hearing and seeing.