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Scientific Publications
Prematurity Research at the NIH
This 14-page report describes research activities related to preterm labor and birth that are funded by the NIH.
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Neuroscience Research Support at the NICHD
This brochure describes the research efforts of NICHD extramural Centers and Branches in the neurosciences.
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Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch (PPB), NICHD; Report to the NACHHD Council, June 2004
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch as of 2004.
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Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch (PPB), NICHD: A Strategic Plan 2005-2010
This scientific report outlines future research directions and possible initiatives for the NICHD Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch for the years 2005 through 2010.
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Targeting Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) : A Strategic Plan
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD related to SIDS.
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Workshop Summary: The Role of Genetics in the Health Disparity of Premature Birth and Low Birth Weight Infants
This workshop sought to assist the NICHD in formulating a research agenda to examine the role of genetics as a possible underlying factor in the racial and ethnic health disparity that exists in the incidence of premature birth and low birth weight infants. The objectives of the workshop were to review the research done in this area, identify important research gaps, and suggest various strategies to close these gaps.
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Biobehavioral Development Strategic Plan
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD related to biobehavioral development.
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Genetics and Fetal Antecedents of Disease Susceptibility Strategic Plan
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD related to diseases, the disease process, and the role of genes in that process.
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Reproductive Health in the 21st Century Strategic Plan
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD related to reproductive health, including infertility and contraception.
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Health Disparities: Bridging the Gap
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD to address disparities in health that result from ethnicity, access to care, and other factors.
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Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch (PPB), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, January 2000
This scientific report describes the research and research training supported by the NICHD Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch (PPB) as of 2000. The information in this document is no longer current and is intended for reference only. For this reason, the report is available online only.
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Acute Perinatal Asphyxia in Term Infants (Report of the Workshop)
This scientific report describes data (as of 1993) related to the definition, diagnosis, research needed, and outcomes related to acute perinatal asphyxia in term infants.
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Diffusion of ECMO Technology -- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Report of the Workshop)
This scientific report describes existing data (as of 1990) on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a highly invasive therapy used for infants with cardiorespiratory failure.
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Ponga a su nieto o nieta a dormir sin peligro: Reduzca el riesgo del síndrome de muerte súbita del bebé
Este folleto, parte de la campaña Dormir Boca Arriba, explica a los abuelos cómo pueden ayudar a reducir el riesgo del síndrome de muerte súbita del bebé (SIDS, por sus siglas en inglés) en los nietos bajo su cuidado.
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Back to Sleep Campaign Materials Order Form 2006
This single-page order form lists and describes all of the free materials available through the Back to Sleep campaign.
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