| Biochemical markers for the prediction of preterm delivery. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18063106 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Preterm delivery is the largest contributor to perinatal morbidity and mortality throughout the world. In the United States, nearly 1 in every 8 infants is born prematurely. Although a portion of these births are indicated preterm deliveries, the frequency of spontaneous preterm birth has remained largely constant over the past 50 years. |
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Authors:
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John D Yeast; George Lu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinics in perinatology Volume: 34 ISSN: 0095-5108 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Perinatol Publication Date: 2007 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-12-07 Completed Date: 2008-02-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501306 Medline TA: Clin Perinatol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 573-86, vi Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2301 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA. jyeast@saint-lukes.org |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Biological Markers
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metabolism Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human / metabolism Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / metabolism Estriol / metabolism Female Fetus / metabolism Fibronectins / metabolism Humans Obstetric Labor, Premature / metabolism, prevention & control Pregnancy Premature Birth / metabolism* Saliva / metabolism alpha-Fetoproteins / metabolism |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Biological Markers; 0/Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human; 0/Fibronectins; 0/alpha-Fetoproteins; 50-27-1/Estriol; 9015-71-8/Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone |
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