Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Although the
underlying causes of pregnancy-associated complication are numerous, it is well …

Preterm labor is defined as labor that begins before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy.
More than 12% of infants born in the USA are preterm. At least 40% of preterm births are …

Pregnancy is a unique immunological state in which a balance of immune tolerance and
suppression is needed to protect the fetus without compromising the mother. It has long …

Preterm birth (PTB) and its consequences are a major public health concern as preterm
delivery is the main cause of mortality and morbidity at birth. There are many causes of PTB …

Preterm infants (ie., born before< 37 wk of gestation) are at increased risk of morbidity and
mortality and long-term disabilities. Global prevalence of preterm birth (PTB) varies from 5 to …

Genetic anomalies have a role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Each genetic factor is
responsible for a small fraction of cases. Environment factors, like preterm delivery, have an …

In the last two decades, many studies have focused on whether periodontitis is a risk factor
for preterm birth (PTB). However, both epidemiological investigation and intervention trials …

The relevance of gene polymorphisms in the development of unexplained recurrent
spontaneous abortion is still unclear. Cytokines, angiogenic mediators, and hormones are …

Background Preterm birth (PTB), birth at< 37 weeks of gestation, is a significant global public
health problem. World-wide, about 15 million babies are born preterm each year resulting in …

Preterm birth is a major clinical and public health challenge, with a prevalence of 11%
worldwide. It is the leading cause of death in children younger than 5 years old and …