Early Care and Nutrition of Premature and Low-Birth-Weight Infants

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Early Care and Nutrition of Premature and Low-Birth-Weight Infants

The article discusses special care and meticulous nutritional management required by premature and LBW infants for optimal development as well as decreased mortality and long-term complications.

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