Miracle of the £13 babies
A £13 asthma drug has been proven to save babies at risk of premature labour by stopping early labour contractions in its tracks, a spectacular new trial has revealed.
The medication, which is already approved for safe use in expectant mums with asthma, if applied in this clinical setting is estimated to save at least 60,000 babies in the UK per year from premature delivery, as well as billions for the NHS in NICU costs.
I spoke to the scientists and medics running the groundbreaking trial, as well as the mums of two very precious new-born babies who were saved by this trial. The families celebrated their babies’ first Christmas with a beautiful photoshoot for the Sunday People, and a special report in Take a Break magazine.
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