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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lauren Gilmour

Pre-birth steroids could reduce risk of death in premature twins, study suggests

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Steroids could reduce the risk of babies dying or developing breathing problems for mothers at risk of delivering twins prematurely, research has found.

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen found the use of steroids resulted in lower levels of infant mortality and respiratory disease syndrome in twins.

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