Extreme caution is needed before scale-up of antenatal corticosteroids to reduce preterm deaths in low-income settings

Lancet Glob Health. 2014 Apr;2(4):e191-2. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(14)70020-8. Epub 2014 Mar 13.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects*
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Developing Countries*
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / adverse effects*
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / mortality
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / prevention & control
  • Infant, Premature*
  • Perinatal Death / prevention & control*
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care*

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Glucocorticoids