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Link between kidney dysfunction and premature births. – Brinkwire
Women with prepregnancy kidney dysfunction are at increased risk of preterm (premature) birth and other complications, especially women with chronic kidney disease, found new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Preterm birth before 37 weeks’ gestation occurs in 6% to 11% of viable pregnancies and is the leading cause of infant death.
“The timely recognition of prepregnancy kidney dysfunction has several potential benefits, including informed counseling about the …
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