Abstract:Prematurity is a primary cause of neonatal mortality worldwide. The survivors also suffer long term complications and significant permanent neurodevelopmental disability. It contributes to about 70% of neonatal deaths and 36% of infant mortality. Neonatal mortality can be reduced by appropriate diagnosis, administration of corticosteroids, judiciary use of tocolytics and timely transfer to a centre with neonatal intensive care unit. Only about 10%-30% of cases with symptoms of preterm labor proceed to preterm … Show more
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