Prenatal opioid exposure increase long-term impact on immunity in pediatric population: JAMA
Written By : Jacinthlyn Sylvia
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-04-24 14:30 GMT | Update On 2024-04-25 07:56 GMT
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A recent retrospective study published in the Journal of American Medical Association unveiled a concerning association between prenatal opioid exposure (POE) and the alterations in the fetal immune system that potentially affect the long-term health of exposed children. This study encompassing health records of a vast cohort of 401,462 children born between 2003 and 2018 in the Western Australia, sheds light on the impacts of opioid exposure during pregnancy.
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