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How to treat low blood sugar in newborns and prevent brain injury?

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level) at birth can lead to brain injury and intellectual development disabilities.   Therefore when a child  is born with a low level of sugar in his blood, he or her is immediately treated to maintain the blood sugar level above a certain threshold. Treatment usually…

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Mothers who are prescribed antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy are at increased risk of giving birth to a child with difficulties with motor development, language skills, social skills, and autistic traits

Children exposed to anti-seizure medication in the womb have a higher risk of suffering from early developmental issues according to a study led by Dr. Gyri Veiby from Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway. The study covered a 9 year time frame and looked at the risk of adverse outcomes…

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