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The phenotype of spontaneous preterm birth: application of a clinical phenotyping tool.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Apr 2015
Manuck Tracy A, Esplin M Sean, Biggio Joseph, Bukowski Radek, Parry Samuel, Zhang Heping, Huang Hao, Varner Michael W, Andrews William, Saade George, Sadovsky Yoel, Reddy Uma M, Ilekis John
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OBJECTIVE: Spontaneous preterm birth (SPTB) is a complex condition that is likely a final common pathway with multiple possible causes. We hypothesized that a comprehensive classification system appropriately could group women with similar STPB causes and could provide an explanation, at least in part, for the disparities in SPTB that are associated with race and gestational age at delivery. STUDY DESIGN: This...
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