New treatment can save the sight of premature infants
Infants born prematurely risk developing the condition ROP, which can result in blindness. Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy are now able to show that the condition can likely be prevented by administering a growth protein. This research project is now set to receive SEK 54 million from the European Union to fund further research.Premature infants are at risk of developing serious complications, including poor growth and learning difficulties. Another serious complication is the vascular disorder Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), which can result in blindness. Ann Hellström, an