Acknowledgments The authors would like to thank Vidal E and Banas JL, Department of Neonatology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, for preparing the figures
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With 30mg vials, adding 1.5mL of bacteriostatic water creates an elegant 20mg/mL concentration
Critical long-term data, particularly regarding cardiovascular safety, metabolic impact, and adherence, remain pending
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