Association between fetal growth restriction and polymorphisms at sites -1 and +3 of pituitary growth hormone: a case-control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fetal growth restriction is associated with significantly increased risks of neonatal death and morbidity and with susceptibility to hypertension, cardiovascular disease and NIDDM later in life. Human birth weight has a substantial g...

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Main Authors: Vaidya Rehana, Campese Caroline, Adkins Ronald M, Boyd Theonia K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-02-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/5/2