"Premature Birth" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
CHILDBIRTH before 37 weeks of PREGNANCY (259 days from the first day of the mother's last menstrual period, or 245 days after FERTILIZATION).
| Descriptor ID |
D047928
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C13.703.420.491.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Premature Birth- Premature Birth
- Birth, Premature
- Births, Premature
- Premature Births
- Preterm Birth
- Birth, Preterm
- Births, Preterm
- Preterm Births
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Premature Birth" by people in Profiles.
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Preterm Birth Frequency and Associated Outcomes From the MATISSE (Maternal Immunization Study for Safety and Efficacy) Maternal Trial of the Bivalent Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F Protein Vaccine. Obstet Gynecol. 2025 Feb 01; 145(2):147-156.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of heat exposure impacts on maternal, fetal and neonatal health. Nat Med. 2025 Feb; 31(2):684-694.
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Subsequent pregnancies in the IMPAACT 2010/VESTED Trial: high rate of adverse outcomes in women living with HIV. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2024 Oct; 97(2):150-155.
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Transcervical side by side Foley balloons for preterm breech birth: A new concept to enhance safety. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2024 Jul; 298:208-209.
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Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Taking Isoniazid Preventive Therapy During the First Trimester. Clin Infect Dis. 2024 03 20; 78(3):667-673.
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Effects of preterm birth, maternal ART and breastfeeding on 24-month infant HIV-free survival in a randomized trial. AIDS. 2024 07 15; 38(9):1304-1313.
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2023 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations: Summary From the Basic Life Support; Advanced Life Support; Pediatric Life Support; Neonatal Life Support; Education, Implementation, and Teams; and First Aid Task Forces. Resuscitation. 2024 Feb; 195:109992.
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2023 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations: Summary From the Basic Life Support; Advanced Life Support; Pediatric Life Support; Neonatal Life Support; Education, Implementation, and Teams; and First Aid Task Forces. Circulation. 2023 12 12; 148(24):e187-e280.
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Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on low birthweight in Soweto, South Africa. S Afr Med J. 2023 10 23; 113(10):37-41.
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Research prioritisation on prevention and management of preterm birth in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) with a special focus on Bangladesh using the Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) method. J Glob Health. 2023 Sep 01; 13:07004.