Using the TDx-FLM assay and gestational age together for more accurate prediction of risk for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volumn 187, Issue 6, 2002, Pages 1429-1430

  Stubblefield, Phillip G ^a  

^a BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ASSAY; DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY; DIAGNOSTIC VALUE; EDITORIAL; FETUS RISK; GESTATIONAL AGE; NEONATAL RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME; NEWBORN CARE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RISK FACTOR; TREATMENT PLANNING;

EID: 0036910362     PISSN: 00029378     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1067/mob.2002.128448     Document Type: Editorial

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