High rates of preterm birth and infant deaths get the US another D+ grade: ‘It’s a travesty’
Being rushed to a hospital nearly two hours away, in the middle of a dangerous spring storm – with fear in her heart and ...
Steroid and surfactant mix fails to impact bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants
Research led by the Royal Women's Hospital, Australia, has found that early intratracheal administration of budesonide mixed ...
New study links air pollution with increased risk of spontaneous preterm births
A new study led by the University of California, Irvine, found that exposure to fine particulate matter, 2.5 micrometers or ...
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US Earns D+ Grade For Preterm Births, Infant Mortality Remains High
Ashley O'Neil’s heartbreaking story of preterm births highlights the U.S. maternal health crisis, emphasizing the need for ...
Ohio State researchers develop new blood test to predict preterm birth risk
Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a groundbreaking blood test that may accurately predict the risk of ...
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Premature births in the U.S. remain at an all-time high, the March of Dimes reports
In its annual report, released Thursday, the March of Dimes gave the U.S. a dismal D grade based on the number of babies born ...
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Target to reduce preterm births in England to 6% will not be met without action, say peers
A House of Lords committee has called on the government and NHS England to act to reduce preterm births and provide greater support for the parents of babies born before 37 weeks. The Preterm Birth ...
Texas earns D in 2024 March of Dimes Report Card for preterm birth rate of 11.1%, underscoring urgent need for action
March of Dimes today released its 2024 Report Card, revealing Texas's preterm birth rate remains high at 11.1% while significant health disparities persist among racial and ethnic groups. This year's ...
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Arkansas earns an ‘F’ on March of Dimes report card for infant, maternal health
The state of infant and maternal health in Arkansas has earned the state a grade of “F” in the latest March of Dimes report card.