Management of Preterm Birth: Best Practices in Prediction, Prevention, and Treatment, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics
Author | : Alice Goepfert |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 122 |
Release | : 2012-03-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781455742981 |
ISBN-13 | : 1455742988 |
Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Download or read book Management of Preterm Birth: Best Practices in Prediction, Prevention, and Treatment, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics written by Alice Goepfert and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-03-28 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than half a million babies in the US are born prematurely every year - preterm birth is the leading cause of infant mortality and those who survive may face lifelong problems. This issue of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics discusses the epidemiology, outcomes and clinical prediction of preterm birth, and offers information on various therapies.