Twin birth order, birthweight and birthweight discordance: any relationship
Background: It is widely believed that in twin pairs, at birth, the first-born weigh more than the second-born but this concept has been challenged. Objective: To assess the truthfulness of this common concept that first-born twins are usually heavier than their second-born siblings at birth. Method...
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Language: | Russian |
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Saratov State Medical University
2010-12-01
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Series: | Саратовский научно-медицинский журнал |
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Online Access: | http://www.ssmj.ru/system/files/201004_807_811.pdf |