Friday 5 September 2014

No Harm to Sleep With Caffeine Therapy for Apnea of Prematurity

No long-term harmful effects on sleep or control of breathing due to caffeine therapy for apnea of prematurity, reveals a new study of 201 preterm children assessed at ages 5-12. This is the first study in humans to examine the long-term effects of neonatal caffeine treatment on sleep regulation and ventilatory control. "Animal studies have suggested that administration of neonatal caffeine to premature infants, while improving survival and other outcomes, may have ...

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