Introduction The ability to predict spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) prior to labour onset is a
challenge, and it is currently unclear which biomarker (s), may be potentially predictive of …

Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Early identification of
high-risk deliveries, combined with appropriate medication appears as the way to treat the …

Background The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between pregnancy
complications and cardiovascular mortality and hospitalizations of cardiovascular disease …

Importance Improving birth outcomes for low-income mothers is a public health priority.
Intensive nurse home visiting has been proposed as an intervention to improve these …

Background: Humans are exposed to complex mixtures of phthalate chemicals from a range
of consumer products. Previous studies have reported significant associations between …

Background Potential hazards of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) constituents on preterm
birth (PTB) have rarely been explored in China. Objective To quantify the associations of PM …

Objective. Preterm birth (PTB) was one of the leading causes of neonatal death. Predicting
PTB in the first trimester and second trimester will help improve pregnancy outcomes. The …

Background Worldwide, 10% of babies are born preterm, defined as a live birth before 37
weeks of gestation. Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal death, and survivors face …

Due to the poor living and healthcare conditions, preterm birth (PTB) in rural population is a
pressing health issue. However, PTB studies in rural population are rare. To explore the …

Objective: The early prediction of preterm labor can significantly minimize premature
delivery complications for both the mother and infant. The aim of this research is to propose …