Researchers find aggressive phototherapy can improve neurodevelopmental outcomes in some preemies

Researchers at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston say the use of aggressive phototherapy reduces the odds that tiny premature infants will develop neurodevelopmental impairment such as cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness or physical or mental challenges. The study, titled "Aggressive Versus Conservative Phototherapy for Infants with Extremely Low Birth Weight," is published in the Oct. 30, 2008 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news144518911.html">Researchers find aggressive phototherapy can improve neurodevelopmental outcomes in some preemies</a></p> <p>Researchers at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston say the use of aggressive phototherapy reduces the odds that tiny premature infants will develop neurodevelopmental impairment such as cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness or physical or mental challenges. The study, titled "Aggressive Versus Conservative Phototherapy for Infants with Extremely Low Birth Weight," is published in the Oct. 30, 2008 issue of the <I>New England Journal of Medicine</I>.</p>