Preterm Birth: An Inflammatory Syndrome, Not Just A Myometrial Disorder

Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Although the severity of neonatal outcomes is inversely correlated with gestational age, all PTBs can lead to potentially life-threatening neonatal outcomes and major lifelong health complications. Because advances in neon...

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Main Authors: Thuy-An Mai-Vo, Mathieu Nadeau-Vallée, Alexandra Beaudry-Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Ottawa 2017-12-01
Series:University of Ottawa Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:https://uottawa.scholarsportal.info/ottawa/index.php/uojm-jmuo/article/view/2193