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A nonprofit advocacy and research organization launched a new research collaborative focused on addressing the high rate of preterm births. UT Southwestern in Dallas and UT Medical Branch in Galveston are a part of the new Texas research collaborative. The Texas Collaborative marks the organization's sixth Prematurity Research Center.
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U.S. Coast Guard
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The Texas Tribune
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