The microbiome of the female reproductive tract defies the convention that high biodiversity
is a hallmark of an optimal ecosystem. Although not universally true, a homogeneous …

In brief The syndrome of preterm labor comprises multiple established and novel etiologies.
This review summarizes the distinct immune mechanisms implicated in preterm labor and …

ISUOG Practice Guidelines: role of ultrasound in the prediction of spontaneous preterm birth
ISUOG Practice Guidelines: role of ultrasound in the prediction of spontaneous preterm birth …

The human plasma proteome is underexplored despite its potential value for monitoring
health and disease. Herein, using a recently developed aptamer-based platform, we profiled …

Background Accurate identification of the women who will have spontaneous preterm birth
continues to be a great challenge. The use of cervical elastography for prediction of preterm …

Background The current approach to predict preeclampsia combines maternal risk factors
and evidence from biophysical markers (mean arterial pressure, Doppler velocimetry of the …

Background: Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Most cases of preterm birth occur spontaneously and result from preterm labor …

Preterm birth, the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality, is associated with
increased risk of short-and long-term adverse outcomes. For women identified as at risk for …

The human microbiota influences physiology, disease, and metabolic reproduction. The
origin of uterine bacteria is controversial. The main assumption is that the germs enter the …

Objective To develop a noninvasive scoring system to identify patients at high risk for intra-
amniotic infection and/or inflammation, which would reduce the need for amniocentesis …