title: The problem of prematurity: premature labour.
abstract: Premature labour is a major medical problem. At present, premature labour cannot be predicted. Premature labour cannot be prevented effectively at present. Currently used drugs are not effective overall in reducing infant mortality. There is a need for further research and the development of effective agents for the prevention of premature labour.
authors.affiliation: Division of Biomedical Sciences, University of Wolverhampton.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Carson
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008880:Midwifery / Q000379:methods*; D009721:Nurse Midwives; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors