The ASPET's (American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics)
written testimony in support of the NIH (National Institute of Health) FY2001
budget has an item of interest for breastfeeding advocates.
http://www.aspet.org/public/public_affairs/pa_nih_fy2001.html

"Development of drugs to prevent ear infections, which cause permanent
hearing damage to 13,000 children a year. The medicine is a synthetic version
of a complex carbohydrate that occurs naturally in human breast milk."

Yes, another drug based on breastmilk.  Heaven forbid we promote
breastfeeding that might prevent permanent hearing damage to 13,000 children
a year.  Instead let's promote the drug.  Valerie W. McClain, IBCLC

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