Andrew Shennan

Investigation into biomarkers to predict preterm birth (INSIGHT): a longitudinal UK pregnancy cohort for spontaneous preterm birth research

Background Spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) remains a leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Progress in prediction and prevention has been limited by the biological heterogeneity of sPTB and a lack of longitudinal pregnancy cohorts integrating detailed cli...

Quality‐of‐life and late effects after transabdominal cerclage: A nationwide matched cohort study

INTRODUCTION: A transabdominal cerclage is inserted to prevent recurrent midtrimester loss and spontaneous preterm birth. The transabdominal cerclage often remains as a permanent foreign body for years. Synthetic materials within the abdomen, cesarean birth, and prior adverse pre...