New hope for babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia


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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a potentially fatal condition affecting one in every 3,000 babies. Photo: Freepik

The mother of a “cheeky” ­toddler who was born with a condition which meant her ­stomach and bowel moved into her chest has welcomed research which could one day offer more successful treatment for children with the same disorder.

Scientists have developed a system to deliver treatment straight to a baby while in their mother’s womb using nanodiamonds.

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