FDA begins review of Cornerstone drug candidate Published: Tue, Mar 13, 2012 CARY, N.C. — Cornerstone Therapeutics Inc. said Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration will review its marketing application for a drug that treats low levels of sodium in the blood. Cornerstone said the FDA will make a decision on the drug candidate CRTX 80 by Oct. 29. The drug is intended to treat... Read More

March of Dimes kicks off fundraiser to help babies Published: Tue, May 3, 2011 Funds raised by March for Babies in Oklahoma help support prenatal wellness programs, community grants, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) family support programs and advocacy efforts for stronger, healthier babies. The most urgent infant health problem in the U.S. today is premature birth. It affects more than... Read More

Oklahoma initiative targets optional early births Updated: Thu, Apr 28, 2011 An increase in the number of early Cesarean deliveries and induced labor without a medical cause is a factor in Oklahoma’s high infant death rate, medical experts said at a news conference Thursday. Health Commissioner Terry Cline said inducing labor or scheduling Cesarean births before 39 weeks of gestation... Read More

Preemies at risk: How to protect them Updated: Wed, Oct 27, 2010 With state and federal budgets stretched thin, and cost-cutting a primary motivator for insurers, programs providing healthcare services for our tiniest citizens – especially premature infants – are becoming more limited and restrictive. Read More

Free health texts for new and expectant moms Updated: Mon, Oct 4, 2010 As expectant and new moms know, having a baby is one of the most wonderful experiences, but it can also be overwhelming. First-time mothers and veteran moms alike have questions about keeping their babies safe and healthy. They’re eager to learn about important areas such as nutrition, immunization, and safe... Read More

Health issues event scheduled Updated: Tue, Apr 13, 2010 TULSA — Why are Tulsa north zip codes 74106, 74110, 74126 and 74130 ranked among the highest in the county for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, infant deaths, respiratory disease, premature births, births to teens and infectious diseases like HIV, AIDS, gonorrhea and chlamydia? These and other areas... Read More

Research documents medical consequences, costs of preterm births Updated: Fri, Jul 14, 2006 Kennedy Dawn Stanfill lived three days, 16 hours and three minutes after she was born 17 weeks prematurely in December at an Oklahoma City hospital. A mere 1 pound and 8 ounces, she seemed fine for 24 hours, but her medical condition quickly worsened. March of Dimes nacersano. Read More

Blood drive to benefit preemie Updated: Tue, Jul 26, 2005 A metro couple is taking it day by day, watching their premature baby fight for his life. With the help of the community, baby Kaden has a fighting chance. Jennifer Pierce tells us how the family's friends and co-workers are keeping Kaden's life line flowing. Read More

Local hospital takes part in study to help premature babies breathe Updated: Fri, Feb 15, 2002 Three months early is about the limit doctors can try to save premature babies. But, those little ones have more of a chance at survival thanks to medical breakthroughs. OU Medical Center's Children's Hospital has the latestinnovations to make miracles happen. Think of it this way: A 2-pound premature baby has only... Read More