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University of Otago: Quit-smoking Aids Don't Raise Risk of Major Birth Defects - Study
April 04, 2025
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, April 4 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:

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Quit-smoking aids don't raise risk of major birth defects - study

Pregnant women who need help to stop smoking can be reassured quit aids such as nicotine patches and varenicline do not increase the risk of major birth defects in babies, thanks to an international study.

Led by the University of New South Wales National Drug and Alcohol Resear . . .

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