> The women taking part in the trial all had unborn babies whose growth had been severely limited in the womb. The children’s prognosis, given a lack of available therapy, was regarded as poor as a result.<p>Key point to be made. These aren't healthy babies dying.
> The trial was terminated last week when an independent committee overseeing the research discovered that more babies than expected were being born with lung problems.<p>I heard one of the researchers on the radio. What I understood from it is they decided to abort the trial before the mortality rate became statistically relevant. However they had indicators there was a chance it would.<p>I feel like the article is a bit sensational. Could anyone with more knowledge then me shed some light on this?