A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF PREDICTION MODELS FOR SPONTANEOUS PRETERM BIRTH IN SINGLETON ASYMPTOMATIC PREGNANT WOMEN WITH RISK FACTORS

A systematic review of prediction models for spontaneous preterm birth in singleton asymptomatic pregnant women with risk factors

Backgrounds: Spontaneous preterm birth (SPB) is a global problem.Early screening, identification, and prevention in asymptomatic pregnant women with risk factors for preterm birth can help reduce the incidence and mortality of preterm births.Therefore, this study systematically reviewed prediction models for spontaneous preterm birth, summarised th

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Abdominal actinomycosis mimicking ruptured appendicitis/appendiceal tumor in a 4-year-old female: A case report with resolution using minimal antibiotics

Actinomycosis is a rare infection with Actinomyces israelii mostly seen in the craniofacial region in post pubertal Skincare Kit individuals.We present the youngest case of abdominal actinomycosis in a 4-year-old female.Her initial presentation led to a diagnosis consistent with ruptured appendicitis with abscess on computed tomography (CT) imaging

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