The expert answers. Jody, When premature labor is diagnosed, medications (tocolytics) can be used to decrease the frequency and intensity of contractions. In some instances, such as seen with chorioamnionitis (an infection of the placental membranes), medical treatment is usually ineffective.
The Thar Desert is the most densely populated desert in the world, with a population density of 83 people per km 2. In India, the inhabitants comprise Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs.
The largest hot desert is the Sahara desert, in northern Africa, covering 9 million square kilometers. Weâve written many articles about deserts for Universe Today. Hereâs an article about the Atacama desert, seen from space, and hereâs an article about the largest desert in the world.