preterm birth /newsroom/taxonomy/term/7386/all en Preterm birth: The "Nodal" gene under the microscope /newsroom/channels/news/preterm-birth-nodal-gene-under-microscope-289214 <p>Preterm birth is a major global public health problem. Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely and many will suffer from neurodegenerative disorders, including cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, impaired vision, and behavioural problems.</p> Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:33:59 +0000 justin.dupuis@mcgill.ca 80205 at /newsroom Black women in Canada: higher risk of preterm births /newsroom/channels/news/black-women-canada-higher-risk-preterm-births-256639 <p><em>Similar to relative disparities in the United States, although rates lower among both racial groups in Canada</em> Mon, 09 Nov 2015 14:46:16 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 24671 at /newsroom