Discussion questions of influence of corticosteroid treatment in pregnant women on children’s health
Abstract
Key words: corticosteroids, pregnancy, long-term effects, behavior, children.
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A.V. ShaytarovaYe.B. Khramova
L.A. Suplotova
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Shaytarova A., Khramova Ye., Suplotova L. Discussion questions of influence of corticosteroid treatment in pregnant women on children’s health. Current Pediatrics. 2011;10(2):82-85.
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