In 2024, Sera completed the PRIME trial. Substantial reductions were observed in neonatal morbidity, length of stay, NICU admissions and NICU length of stay. Data analysis suggested that 41 screenings ...

56% and 32% fewer babies were born before 32 and 35 weeks, respectively 20% fewer babies admitted to the NICU Fewer health complications for newborns (20% reduction in odds of neonatal morbidity) A ...

A decline in the levels of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in the placenta may help trigger labor by allowing prostaglandins to accumulate, raising the possibility of new ...

NEWARK, Del, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global preterm birth diagnostic test kit market is poised for significant growth, with projections estimating its value to increase from USD 152.2 ...

Scientists have found that targeting a particular group of proteins in the uterus muscle (myometrium) can suppress human ...

Preterm birth―defined as delivery before the 37th week of pregnancy—is one of the leading causes of infant deaths in the United States. Babies born prematurely are also at an increased risk of having ...

Preterm labor comprises 12.7% of all pregnancies. Although the overall rate of pregnancy is decreasing, the occurrence of premature birth due to preterm labor in south korea has been increasing over ...

Researchers at the 26th Annual Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) meeting today announced that profiling certain proteins in amniotic fluid is the fastest and most accurate way to detect ...

No previous study has been conducted in Nigeria on the role of neutrophil elastase in predicting preterm birth. The present study aimed to determine the role of the neutrophil elastase test in ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A randomized controlled trial of 5,018 women has found that a simple blood test, when paired with targeted interventions, can significantly reduce the risk ...