Duration of anaemia during the first week of life is an independent risk factor for retinopathy of prematurity

ConclusionThe duration of anaemia during the first week of life was an independent risk factor for ROP warranting treatment and preventing early anaemia may decrease this risk.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Paediatrica - December 15, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pia Lundgren, Sam E Athikarisamy, Sanjay Patole, Geoffrey C Lam, Lois E Smith, Karen Simmer Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research