Even slight increases in air pollution levels can significantly elevate the risk of severe respiratory illnesses in preterm infants.
Discharge day in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a milestone for families. It marks the end of an exhaustive period filled with continuous medical monitoring, alarms, oxygen support, feeding tubes, blood tests, and the constant wait. Finally, the moment arrives when parents can bring their newborn home.
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