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 world's largest desert is actually the very cold continent of Antarctica. It is the world's driest place, receiving less than two inches of precipitation annually. Antarctica is 5.5 million square miles (14,245,000 square kilometers) in area.