Biochemical markers for the prediction of preterm birth

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The types of substances that are found in the body fluids like organisms, cytokines, enzymes, and hormones are studied as predictors of preterm birth and the fluids in which they are found and the issues related to the timing are discussed. A test for these substances followed by an appropriate intervention leads to a reduction in preterm birth.

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patrick

Aug 27, 2008 @ 1:13 pm

very useful indeed.however, i haven't read the full article yet. therefore, there's not much to say here,but i was hoping that it could really help me with my assignment here.

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Racial inequalities in preterm delivery: Issues in the measurement of psychosocial constructs

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Psychosocial risk factors for preterm delivery are highlighted. The selected principles of measurement that should be addressed during the investigation of the relationship between psychosocial factors and preterm delivery to gain a greater understanding of the racial gap in preterm birth are presented.

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Choice and dose of corticosteroid for antenatal treatments

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Antenatal glucocorticoid is a standard therapy for women at risk of preterm delivery before 32 to 34 weeks is studied. Betamethasone is the drug of choice whereas pharmacology of the corticosteroids suggested that a lower total glucocorticoid dose per treatment is effective for antenatal.

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