Pediatric Research Podcast

Caffeine makes the adult world go round - but could it also be used as a therapy for premature babies? Several studies have suggested that in premature babies with breathing difficulties, caffeine could help stimulate them to breathe on their own and even have a positive effect on their brain development. But by contrast, a new study in Pediatric Research finds that a high dose of caffeine can have harmful effects.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.