OBJECTIVE: To estimate observed compared with predicted survival rates of extremely
premature infants born during 2000–2009, to identify contemporary predictors of survival …

Background Preterm birth rate continues to rise around the world mainly at the expense of
late preterm newborns, recently defined as births between the gestational age of 34 weeks …

Objective To describe neonatal outcomes and explore variation in delivery of care for infants
born late (34–36 weeks) and moderately (32–33 weeks) preterm (LMPT). Design/setting …

Objective. To study the prevalence of major morbidities and mortality of inborn, late-preterm
infants. Methods. A retrospective review was conducted from 2004 to 2008. Descriptive …

Background Between-hospital variation in outcomes among extremely preterm infants is
largely unexplained and may reflect differences in hospital practices regarding the initiation …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the effect of maternal age on survival free of major morbidity
among preterm newborns younger than 33 weeks of gestation at birth. METHODS: Data …

Objectives To compare mortality and serious morbidity rates between outborn and inborn
livebirths at 22–27 weeks' gestation. Design Population-based cohort study. Setting Victoria …

Background The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of gestational age in determining
the risk of neonatal morbidity among infants born late preterm (34–36 weeks) and early term …

Background Health protocols need to be guided by current data on survival and benefits of
interventions within the local context. Periodic clinical audits are required to inform and …

Objectives-This report investigates the reasons for the United States' high infant mortality
rate when compared with European countries. Specifically, the report measures the impact …