title: Discussion: 'Predicting spontaneous preterm birth' by Esplin et al.
abstract: In the roundtable that follows, clinicians discuss a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article discussed: Esplin MS, Merrell K, Goldenberg R, et al; the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units. Proteomic identification of serum peptides predicting subsequent spontaneous preterm birth. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2011;204:391.e1-8.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, MO, USA.
authors.forename: George A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Macones
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Stamilio
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Odibo
authors.forename: Alison G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Cahill
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D047928:Premature Birth / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers