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Review
. 2014 Jun;64(3):158-64.
doi: 10.1007/s13224-014-0571-y. Epub 2014 Jun 7.

Preterm birth prevention: how well are we really doing? A review of the latest literature

Sarit Avraham  1 , Fouad Azem  1 , Daniel Seidman  2
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Preterm birth prevention: how well are we really doing? A review of the latest literature

Sarit Avraham et al. J Obstet Gynaecol India. 2014 Jun.

Abstract

Preterm birth is a global concern resulting in prematurity which is the leading cause of newborn death and long-term squeal in the survivors. In this review, we will summarize the data available to this date in regard to the causes, available interventions, and contemporary research for future applications.

Keywords: Cervical length; Prematurity; Preterm birth.

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