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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Main Author: Onyiriuka A.N.
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Saratov State Medical University 2010-12-01
Series:Саратовский научно-медицинский журнал
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Online Access:http://www.ssmj.ru/system/files/201004_807_811.pdf