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Abstract Objective Birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of death for neonates worldwide. Lack of an objective cost effective test to predict poor newborn outcomes at birth affects the ability to respond appropriately. This study determined predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate in relation to adverse neonatal outcomes. Methods This
Elizabeth Ayebare +7 more
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Pre-eclampsia is the third highest cause of death in pregnant women. Symptoms of pre-eclampsia can be identified by the presence of hypertension, proteinuria and edema during pregnancy until postpartum.
Intan Laraswati, Diah Indriani
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Optimal timing for induction of labor in normotensive women: A retrospective cohort study
Abstract Objective Labor induction is offered to reduce the risk of stillbirth at late term (41+0 to 41+6) but earlier induction in normotensive singleton pregnancies is supported by weak evidence. The aim of the present study was to investigate the optimal timing for induction in normotensive women.
Jóhanna Gunnarsdóttir +3 more
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The rising tide: Trends in induction of labor at term over a 5‐year period at a single centre
Abstract Objective Induction of labor (IOL) is a controversial topic in contemporary obstetric practice, with some suggesting that the increase in elective induction (eIOL) as a potential contributor to increasing cesarean delivery (CD) rates. The objectives of this single‐center study were to examine the rates of IOL, trends in indications for IOL ...
Sarah M. Nicholson +7 more
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System and market failures: the unavailability of magnesium sulphate for the treatment of eclampsia and pre-eclampsia in Mozambique and Zimbabwe. [PDF]
Low cost and effective drugs, such as magnesium sulphate, need to be included in initiatives to improve access to essential medicines in ...
Woelk, G +8 more
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Abstract Antenatal magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) and antenatal steroids (ANS) are evidence‐based interventions that reduce risk of cerebral palsy and respiratory complications in preterm babies. They are recommended in clinical guidelines internationally. However, we have limited information on how well they are being implemented.
Hannah B. Edwards +14 more
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Symptoms of Imminent Eclampsia Among Women Attending Care at Muhimbili National Hospital: A Case Refferent Study [PDF]
Preeclampsia affects about 5 to 10% of all pregnancies and eclamptic seizure is one of its serious complications. In many developing countries including Tanzania, maternal and perinatal mortality due to eclampsia are high.
France, John
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Use of electronic health records to investigate the role of acute inflammation and infection in vascular disease [PDF]
Previous studies have demonstrated that acute systemic inflammation after surgery or infection is associated with a transient increase in the risk of vascular events. This suggests that vascular risk is not stable but fluctuates within short periods in
Minassian, C
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Predictors of Extra Care Among Magnesium Sulphate treated eclamptic patients at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania. [PDF]
\ud The inclusion of Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO4) as a gold standard in the treatment of eclampsia has substantially reduced incidences of repeated fits, eclamptic morbidity and deaths.
Shagdara Mohammed S +5 more
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