The impact of high temperatures on spontaneous abortion: A systematic review and meta-analysis
), Shyamkumar Sriram(2),
(1) Department of Family and Community Medicine and Medical Education, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah 42353, Saudi Arabia; Health and Life Research Center, Taibah University, Madinah 42353, Saudi Arabia
(2) Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services, College of Health and Public Service, University of North Texas, Denton 76203, TX, USA
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