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Needle-Free Prediction of Fetal Lung Maturity Using Vaginal Fluid Extracellular Vesicles

JAMA Pediatrics 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.1081

April 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This cohort study evaluates a deep learning model’s accuracy in predicting the need for neonatal respiratory support among pregnant women scheduled for cesarean delivery.

Corresponding Authors: Jee Yoon Park, MD, PhD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 82 Gumi-ro, 173 beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si 13620, Republic of Korea (jyparkmd08@snu.ac.kr); and Yeonho Choi, PhD, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Interdisciplinary Program in Precision Public Health, Korea University, Room 462, Hana Science Hall, Anamro 145, Seongbukgu, Seoul 02841, Korea (yeonhochoi@korea.ac.kr).

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