Louisville-led study finds individualized care helps opioid-exposed newborns recover sooner
The trial found babies treated by symptoms recovered 2.3 days sooner and 65% avoided scheduled opioid medication, researchers said.
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UofL, Norton led study helps opioid-exposed newborns recover sooner
A major new study shows that individualized treatment for babies born with opioid withdrawal can speed recovery and reduce time spent in the hospital. The clinical trial led by Lori A. Devlin, professor in the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and neonatologist with Norton Children’s, found a customized approach to treating babies with opioid withdrawal helps them recover faster than current standardized practi…
Locally led study helps opioid-exposed newborns recover faster - The Lexington Times
By Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News · July 20, 2026 A major new study shows that individualized treatment for babies born with opioid withdrawal can speed recovery and reduce time spent in the hospital, according to a Norton Children’s Hospital news release. The clinical trial, led by Lori A. Devlin, D.O., neonatologist with Norton Children’s Hospital and a professor in the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatric…
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