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[Recent research on gene polymorphisms related to caffeine therapy in preterm infants with apnea of prematurity].
Zhongguo dang dai er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of contemporary pediatrics - 15 Jul 2022
Xie Jiang-Biao, Lin Xin-Zhu
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Apnea of prematurity (AOP) is one of the common diseases in preterm infants. The main cause of AOP is immature development of the respiratory control center. If AOP is not treated timely and effectively, it will lead to respiratory failure, hypoxic brain injury, and even death in severe cases. Caffeine is the first choice for the treatment of AOP, but its effectiveness varies in preterm infants. With the...
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