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Medical College of Wisconsin
Increased rate of hemangiomas linked to rise in number of low birth weight infants in US
November 6th, 2008
Low birth weight is the most significant factor for the development of infantile hemangiomas, a common birthmark, according to a new study by researchers at The Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Research Institute. The study, led by Beth Drolet, M.D., professor of dermatology and pediatrics at the Medical College and medical director of pediatric dermatology and birthmarks and vascular anomalies clinic at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, is published in the November 2008 issue of The Journal of Pediatrics. "Hemangiomas are benign tumors composed of blood vessels. Our institution has seen a dramatic increase in the number of infants...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-11-06)
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