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Common drug for stopping preterm labor may be harmful for babies
11-01-2007 · EurekAlert!A drug commonly used to halt premature labor may be associated with brain damage and intestinal issues in premature babies, according to a new analysis of studies on the issue published today in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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