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. 2013 Aug;122(2 Pt 1):390-392.
doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31829e41fc.

What is new in preterm birth prevention? Important recent articles

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What is new in preterm birth prevention? Important recent articles

William W Andrews. Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Aug.

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This month, we focus on current research in preterm birth prevention. Dr. Andrews discusses recent publications, and each is concluded with a "bottom line" that is the take-home message. The complete reference for each can be found in on this page, along with direct links to the abstracts.

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