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Birth Weight
Research from University of Vermont, College of Medicine has provided new information about birth weight
July 2nd, 2008
A report, 'Optimal growth modeling,' is newly published data in Seminars In Perinatology. "Abnormal fetal growth is associated with preterm birth, stillbirth, neonatal death, respiratory distress syndrome, and necrotizing enterocolitis. An optimal fetal growth standard would be one that most correctly identifies the fetus at risk for poor perinatal outcome," scientists in the United States report. "A growth standard that is created using population-specific data is more applicable than generalized growth curves since there is evidence that optimal neonatal outcome is achieved at different birth weights in different populations. The development of fetal growth...
Source: Fitness & Wellness Business Week (2008-07-02)
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