2003
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preterm delivery risk assessment, asymptomatic preterm labor prediction, preterm birth screening asymptomatic women, early delivery risk stratification, preterm labor prevention screening
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Joffe, G. (2003). Gauging Preterm Delivery Risk in Asymptomatic Gravidas.
Joffe G. Gauging Preterm Delivery Risk in Asymptomatic Gravidas. 2003.
Joffe, G. Gauging Preterm Delivery Risk in Asymptomatic Gravidas. 2003.
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