Biochemical markers for the prediction of preterm delivery.
Preterm delivery is the largest contributor to perinatal morbidity and mortality throughout the world. In the United States, nearly 1 in every 8 infants is born prematurely. Although a portion of these births are indicated preterm deliveries, the frequency of spontaneous preterm birth has remained largely constant over the past 50 years.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2301 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA. jyeast@saint-lukes.org
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D015415:Biomarkers; D018997:Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human; D005353:Fibronectins; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins; D003346:Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone; D004964:Estriol