Alternative treatment approach for neonatal abstinence syndrome may shorten hospital stay

(American Academy of Pediatrics) New research suggests a revamped, 'common sense' approach to treating newborns suffering opioid withdrawal -- gauging whether the baby can eat, sleep and be consoled within 10 minutes before administering drugs to wean them off exposure -- may safely reduce the length of hospitalization they need.

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