Preterm births and use of medication in early adulthood: a population‐based registry study
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DOI: 10.1002/pds.4174
Abstract: To explore associations between preterm birth and use of medications in young adulthood as a proxy for different diseases. read more here.
Keywords: adulthood population; medication early; births use; use medication ... See more keywords
Interventions to reduce premature births: a review of the evidence
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DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(18)32188-3
Abstract: Abstract Background Risk factors for preterm births include sociodemographic factors and obstetric history. Consequently, preterm births and their consequences can be reduced through antenatal surveillance, implementation of interventions for mothers before and during pregnancy, and… read more here.
Keywords: reduce premature; interventions reduce; evidence; premature births ... See more keywords
Premature birth carries a higher risk of nephrotic syndrome: a cohort study
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00164-2
Abstract: The pathogenesis of nephrotic syndrome is unclear. We conducted a nationwide population-based cohort study to examine the associations between preterm births and subsequent development of NS. NS was defined as ≥ 3 records with ICD-9-CM codes for… read more here.
Keywords: cohort study; risk; preterm births; nephrotic syndrome ... See more keywords
Rising public costs of preterm infant hospitalization in South Korea from a nationwide observational study
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-98868-2
Abstract: Despite the decline in the overall birth rate, increasing preterm births and associated medical costs pose a national concern. We analyze hospitalization costs covered by national public insurance for preterm infants. Population-based data, obtained from… read more here.
Keywords: south korea; birth; preterm births; hospitalization ... See more keywords
Fewer Preterm Births in the First COVID-19 Pandemic Year? An Evaluation of the Berlin Perinatal Data for the Years 2017 to 2020
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1987-5716
Abstract: Abstract Introduction The study analyzes and interprets possible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the preterm birth rate. Research questions included: were there fewer preterm births in Berlin in 2020, the first year of the… read more here.
Keywords: preterm births; year; fewer preterm; der ... See more keywords
Human papillomavirus vaccinations' impact on preterm birth rates.
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DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaf185
Abstract: Removal of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection associated precancerous cervical lesions by conization is one of the most important causes of preterm birth. Prophylactic HPV-vaccinations can prevent these lesions and reduce the need of their ablative… read more here.
Keywords: hpv; age; birth; preterm births ... See more keywords
Determinants of neonatal mortality among preterm births in Black Lion Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a case–cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043509
Abstract: Background Preterm neonatal death is a global burden in both developed and developing countries. In Ethiopia, it is the first and fourth cause of newborn and under-5 deaths, respectively. From 2015 to present, the government… read more here.
Keywords: case cohort; preterm births; neonatal mortality; mortality ... See more keywords
Assessing the effects of duration of birth interval on adverse pregnancy outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa: a propensity score-matched analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062149
Abstract: Objectives Unlike high-income countries, sub-Saharan African countries have the highest burden of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as abortion, stillbirth, low birth weight and preterm births. The WHO set optimal birth spacing as a key strategy… read more here.
Keywords: preterm births; abortion; low birth; birth weight ... See more keywords
Disordered Maternal and Fetal Iron Metabolism Occurs in Preterm Births in Human
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/1664474
Abstract: Background Increasing evidence reveals that iron deficiency during pregnancy causes adverse pregnancy outcomes. Thus far, the mechanisms underlying iron deficiency-associated preterm birth are mostly limited to animal studies. Whether the suggested mechanisms exist in human… read more here.
Keywords: preterm births; preterm birth; iron; maternal fetal ... See more keywords
The Unequal Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Infant Health.
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DOI: 10.1215/00703370-10311128
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a large toll on population health and well-being. We examine the consequences of prenatal exposure for infant health, through which the pandemic may have lasting intergenerational effects. We examine multiple… read more here.
Keywords: infant health; health; covid pandemic; preterm births ... See more keywords
The relationship between obstetrical interventions and the increase in U.S. preterm births, 2014-2019
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265146
Abstract: We examined the relationship between obstetrical intervention and preterm birth in the United States between 2014 and 2019. This observational study analyzed 2014–2019 US birth data to assess changes in preterm birth, cesarean delivery, induction… read more here.
Keywords: preterm births; relationship obstetrical; obstetrical interventions; 2014 2019 ... See more keywords