In a world-first the damaged lungs of preemies could be repaired after they are born by stem-cell-like treatment pioneered at Melbourne’s Monash Institute of Medical Research.
Dr. Bernard Thebaud, a researcher with the University of Alberta, hopes his new research may one day keep very premature babies alive and healthy by using stem cell therapy to protect their lungs from chronic lung disease.
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. In honor of this, some parents who have had babies prematurely have offered to tell their stories to create awareness about his important cause.
Our sixth profile is of Brian and Rylan.
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. In honor of this, some parents who have had babies prematurely have offered to tell their stories to create awareness about his important cause.
Our fourth profile is of Gavin Paquette.
