Background Infants born preterm (before 37 weeks' gestation) have poorer outcomes than
infants at term, particularly if born before 32 weeks. Early cord clamping has been standard …

OBJECTIVE: To analyse preterm birth rates worldwide to assess the incidence of this public
health problem, map the regional distribution of preterm births and gain insight into existing …

La prematuridad es un grave de problema de salud pública por la gran morbilidad y
mortalidad que generan, además, de los elevados costos económicos y sociales que …

Although individual behaviors have not been proven to have a strong influence on the risk of
preterm birth, consistent evidence suggests that a constellation of favorable lifestyle factors …

OBJECTIVE. Although low birth weight premature infants and parents are at high risk for
adverse health outcomes, there is a paucity of studies that test early NICU interventions with …

OBJECTIVE. The objective of this study was to estimate national hospital costs for infant
admissions that are associated with preterm birth/low birth weight. METHODS. Infant (< 1 …

BACKGROUND. Infants born preterm are at increased risk of adverse health and
developmental outcomes. Mortality and morbidity after preterm birth impose a burden on …

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has a typical onset during the peak
reproductive years. Evidence of the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in IBD is important …

With temperatures expected to increase because of climate change, it is essential to study
the health outcomes of elevated temperature in vulnerable populations, such as expectant …

Background Preterm birth is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality among infants
worldwide, and imposes considerable burden on health, education and social services, as …