[New methods for prediction of preterm birth: the PAMG-1 Test].

CONCLUSIONS: The inaccuracy of traditional methods, including biophysical tests, biochemical markers, or the combination of both, for assessing the risk of spontaneous preterm birth in patients presenting with symptoms of PTL often leads to unnecessary admission and administration of corticosteroids and tocolytics. The PAMG-1 test demonstrated high efficacy in identifying women at risk of imminent PTL within 7 days of testing, despite being performed immediately after TVUS. High NPV can prevent improper admission and unnecessary therapies for mother and fetus. PMID: 29856188 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Minerva Ginecologica - Category: OBGYN Tags: Minerva Ginecol Source Type: research