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Induction of labour at 41 weeks versus expectant management until 42 weeks

This trial found that the induction of labour at 41 weeks resulted in less overall adverse perinatal outcomes than expectant management until 42 weeks, although the absolute risk of severe adverse outcomes was low in both groups

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Serious adverse events and lifetime risk of reoperation after elective shoulder replacement

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Optimising the management of late term pregnancies

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