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Factor V Leiden as a risk factor for preterm birth--a population-based nested case-control study.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Jan 2011
Hiltunen L M, Laivuori H, Rautanen A, Kaaja R, Kere J, Krusius T, Rasi V, Paunio M
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BACKGROUND: Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, occurring in 5-13% of deliveries in developed countries. Genetic thrombophilia can theoretically contribute to the induction of preterm delivery, but the role of thrombophilia as risk factor is unclear. OBJECTIVES: To...
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