Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and a substantial portion of all birth-
related short-and long-term morbidity. Spontaneous preterm labor is responsible for more …

This issue of the Journal contains a report stating that a ''gene-environment
interaction''determines risk for preterm birth. The importance of this observation was …

Objective: Preterm labor is often a prelude to early births and the significant attendant
burden of infant morbidity and mortality. Treatment consists of bedrest, hydration …

Emerging evidence supports the theoretical and clinical importance of the preconception
period in influencing pregnancy outcomes and child health. Collectively, this evidence …

OBJECTIVES: We examined trends in birthweight-gestational age distributions and related
infant mortality for African American and white women and calculated the estimated excess …

While infant mortality rates have continued to decline in the US, low birth weight and preterm
rates have dramatically increased. Although the combination of factors that underlies these …

Inhaltlich komplett. Häufige, aber auch seltene Infektionen-Infektionen der Vulva, Vagina,
Zervix, Harnwegs-und aszendierende Infektionen-Infektionen in der Schwangerschaft und …

Urogenital infections are a major reason that women visit their family physician and are
referred to gastroenterology, gynecology, urology, and infectious disease specialists. The …

Preterm birth is one of the most important problems in medicine today with an alarming
frequency and economic impact. This paper reviews recent research findings specifically …

Over the past two decades, perinatal mortality in the United States has declined
substantially. From 1980 to 2001, the rate of infant mortality (death of a live birth up to 1 year …