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BioMed Central, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, S1(7), 2007

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2393-7-s1-s8

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A translational approach to studying preterm labour

Journal article published in 2007 by Tribe Rachel, Rachel Marie Tribe ORCID
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Abstract

Abstract Preterm labour continues to be a major contributor to neonatal and infant morbidity. Recent data from the USA indicate that the number of preterm deliveries (including those associated with preterm labour) has risen in the last 20 years by 30%. This increase is despite considerable efforts to introduce new therapies for the prevention and treatment of preterm labour and highlights the need to assess research in this area from a fresh perspective. In this paper we discuss i) the limitations of our knowledge concerning prediction, prevention and treatment of preterm labour and ii) future multidisciplinary strategies for improving our approach.