Study finds Viagra may help treat oxygen deprivation in babies with neonatal encephalopathy.

A new study conducted at the Montreal Children's Hospital suggests that Viagra, known for treating erectile dysfunction, may help treat babies who experience oxygen deprivation during pregnancy or birth, a condition called neonatal encephalopathy. The researchers found that administering sildenafil to babies with brain damage despite therapeutic hypothermia was feasible and safe.

February 16, 2024
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