Gender disparities in preterm neonatal outcomes.
David N O'DriscollMatthew McGovernCatherine M GreeneEleanor J MolloyPublished in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2018)
The male disadvantage in preterm outcomes is likely multifactorial with hormonal, genetic and immunological differences likely playing key roles. Gender is an important variable in preterm outcome and should be considered when designing clinical and experimental research.