Inequality in Public Health Spending and Access to Healthcare Services in Zimbabwe: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Chari A, von Fintel D, Burger R.
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Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review
Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan +2 more
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Clinical competence and attitudes towards LGBT patients among medical residents in Japan. [PDF]
Nagasaki K +8 more
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Abstract Objective Early detection of hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in neonates is critical. We conducted a pilot cohort study to determine the feasibility of collecting umbilical cord blood samples for neurofilament light (NfL) and to assess the association of NfL with non‐reassuring fetal status and other cord biomarkers. We aimed to address (
David Zalcberg +17 more
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External validation of calculator for cesarean delivery during induction of labor
Abstract Objective To validate a published risk calculator to predict cesarean delivery (CD) among singletons undergoing induction of labor. Methods Our retrospective cohort study included singletons undergoing induction of labor. A predicted CD score was calculated for each individual based on a previously developed calculator.
Claudia J. Ibarra +6 more
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Healthcare inequities in Chinese megacities: the older adult population's accessibility to public hospitals in suburban Shanghai. [PDF]
Wang C, Li C, Zhang A, Gu G, Yang S.
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Abstract Objective Syphilis and HIV in pregnancy contribute to adverse birth outcomes in Africa. Benzathine penicillin G remains an effective treatment for syphilis in pregnancy, yet gaps persist in timely treatment. The aim of this study was to compare factors associated with adverse birth outcomes among pregnant women diagnosed with syphilis in ...
Albert Manasyan +6 more
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Prenatal vitamin D levels and postpartum hemorrhage in a rural Alaska cohort
Abstract Objective To examine the relationship between prenatal vitamin D serum levels and postpartum bleeding. Methods We conducted a retrospective electronic health record cohort study of pregnant Alaska Native and American Indian (ANAI) people in southwestern Alaska who had at least one prenatal vitamin D level measurement recorded and had a vaginal
Reinou S. Groen +7 more
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Availability, price and affordability of anticancer medicines in Jiangsu Province, China: a cross-sectional survey study. [PDF]
Yao Y +9 more
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Barriers to contraception access and use among youth: A scoping review in high‐income countries
Abstract Background The United Nations (UN) has a target for universal contraception access by 2030. Youth (aged 15–29) still have limited contraception access and lower usage. A unified understanding of the barriers youth face in high‐income countries (HIC) remains unclear.
Bronte K. Johnston +9 more
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