Antenatal corticosteroids and fetal lung immaturity in preterm birth
Background: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), a consequence of lung immaturity, is a serious complication of preterm birth and the primary cause of early neonatal mortality. Administration of antenatal steroids is a standard care method for mothers with anticipated preterm labor. However, the ges...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Heliyon |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844020309609 |