| Where is the "M" in maternal-fetal medicine? | |
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PMID: 21099610 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In contrast to the generally encouraging trend regarding global maternal mortality, there has been an apparent increase in the maternal mortality ratio in the United States. Although maternal death remains a relatively rare adverse event in this country, programs to reduce maternal mortality also will result in a reduction in maternal morbidity, which is a far more prevalent problem. Progress in the field of maternal-fetal medicine over the past several decades has been largely attributable to improvements in fetal and neonatal medicine. We need to develop an organized, national approach focused on reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. The goal will be to outline a specific plan for clinical, educational, and research initiatives to put the "M" back in maternal-fetal medicine. |
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Authors:
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Mary E D'Alton |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Editorial |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 116 ISSN: 1873-233X ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-24 Completed Date: 2011-01-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1401-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Female Fetal Diseases / therapy Humans Infant, Newborn Maternal Mortality* / trends Obstetrics / organization & administration* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / prevention & control, therapy United States / epidemiology |
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