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The hPOD study investigated whether giving a dextrose (sugar) gel to at-risk babies can stop their blood sugars going too low when they are born.
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If your baby was born with a serious heart condition, you could share your experience in this interview-based study.
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We're investigating whether paracetamol compared with ibuprofen, given to babies for fever and pain, increases the risk of asthma.
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A world-wide observational study of children with the bone growth disorder, achondroplasia.
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This pilot study is looking at partnering early to provide for infants at risk of cerebral palsy.
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The aim of the ParticiPAte CP study is to help kids with cerebral palsy to do the sports and physical activities that are meaningful to them.
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If your baby has been born premature, you may be invited to take part in one of these studies.
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A study about body composition in children with cerebral palsy, and how this might be related to what they EAT, how they SLEEP, and when they PLAY.
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