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Antireflux Medications Often Prescribed for ELBW Infants
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Title Antireflux Medications Often Prescribed for ELBW Infants
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/568713?src=rss
Description Although the benefits are unclear, medications are often prescribed to treat gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants upon hospital discharge, investigators report in the January issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Gastroenterology
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Date Jan 12, 2008
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