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Coverage dated December 4, 2023

New syndrome in newborns exposed to fentanyl possibly found

Headline from NBC Los Angeles

At least 10 babies — possibly more than 12 — have been identified with what doctors believe to be a new syndrome related to exposure to fentanyl in the womb.

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    New syndrome in newborns exposed to fentanyl possibly found (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    At least 10 babies — possibly more than 12 — have been identified with what doctors believe to be a new syndrome related to exposure to fentanyl in the womb.

  2. NBC News

    Doctors may have identified a possible new syndrome in newborns linked to fentanyl exposure (opens NBC News)

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    Severe birth defects in at least a dozen babies may be linked to fentanyl use during pregnancy.

  3. New York Post

    Fentanyl exposure in newborns may lead to potentially devastating birth defects: study (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Fentanyl has apparently found its next victims — newborn babies.

  4. Forbes

    Newly Recognized Syndrome Linked To Prenatal Fentanyl Exposure (opens Forbes)

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    A recently identified cluster of newborn infants with multiple congenital abnormalities has been linked to maternal exposure to fentanyl during pregnancy.

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