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 …

Preterm delivery and its short-term and long-term sequelae constitute a serious problem in
terms of mortality, disability, and cost to society. The incidence of preterm delivery, which has …

Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and a substantial portion of all birth-
related short-and long-term morbidity. Spontaneous preterm labor is responsible for more …

Although preterm birth (at< 37 weeks' gestation) is sometimes indicated for the health of the
mother or her fetus, spontaneous preterm births occur as a consequence of spontaneous …

Nitric oxide (NO) is a major paracrine mediator and important regulatory agent in various
female reproductive processes, such as ovulation, implantation, pregnancy maintenance …

Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of death in newborns and children. Tocolytic
drugs aim to delay preterm birth by suppressing uterine contractions to allow time for …

Background: Preterm birth is the major cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity worldwide.
Attempts to reduce the burden may be proactive using biochemical or biophysical prediction …

Introduction: Preterm birth is the major cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity worldwide
and a huge cost burden on healthcare. Between 22 and 26 completed weeks of gestation …

Background A number of tocolytics have been advocated for the treatment of threatened
preterm labour in order to delay birth. The rationale is that a delay in birth may be associated …

OBJECTIVE: Despite advances in perinatal medicine, the incidence of preterm birth
continues to increase. The primary goal of tocolytic therapy is to reduce neonatal morbidity …