The impact of tropical cyclone exposure on infant mortality in low- and middle-income countries. [PDF]
Wang Z+6 more
europepmc +1 more source
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
wiley +1 more source
Infant mortality decline in Malaysia, 1946–1975: The roles of changes in variables and changes in the structure of relationships [PDF]
Julie DaVanzo, Jean‐Pierre Habicht
openalex +2 more sources
Court-mandated redistricting and disparities in infant mortality and deaths of despair. [PDF]
Schnake-Mahl A+6 more
europepmc +1 more source
Vitamin D deficiency in a subfertility population and the impact of COVID‐19 lockdowns
Abstract Objective To evaluate the burden of vitamin D deficiency in female patients attending a fertility clinic in a tertiary referral center, assess temporal trends—including the potential impact of COVID‐19 lockdowns—and explore socioeconomic disparities in vitamin D levels.
Catherine M. Windrim+3 more
wiley +1 more source
Association between adolescent pregnancy and infant mortality: a population-based study. [PDF]
Rahman F+3 more
europepmc +1 more source
Use of the Abbott i‐STAT®1 point of care device for hCG quantification in early pregnancy
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the use of the Abbott i‐STAT®1 point‐of‐care‐test (POCT) device for measurement of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to support the management of early pregnancy complications in a remote early pregnancy unit (EPU). Methods Women attending the EPU who required an hCG blood test were invited to take part in the study ...
Caroline Joyce+7 more
wiley +1 more source
The influence of improved wheat and maize varieties on infant mortality in China. [PDF]
Wang X+8 more
europepmc +1 more source
Cancer in pregnancy: FIGO Best practice advice and narrative review
Abstract Cancer during pregnancy is relatively rare. The incidence is underestimated due to the lack of international registries covering both high‐income and low‐ and middle‐income countries, and is expected to rise with increasing maternal age and increasing global adoption of cell‐free DNA testing for aneuploidy.
Surabhi Nanda+29 more
wiley +1 more source
Infant mortality and weight at birth: 1960 United States birth cohort.
Helen C. Chase
openalex +1 more source