premature birth

A nonprofit advocacy and research organization launched a new research collaborative focused on addressing the high rate of preterm births. UT Southwestern in Dallas and UT Medical Branch in Galveston are part of the new Texas research collaborative. The Texas Collaborative marks the organization’s sixth Prematurity Research Center.

It’s believed a child born premature may be at risk later for heart problems as an adult. But a recent study suggests preterm birth may be an early sign…