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Equine models in translational medicine: A comparative approach to human health

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
This diagram summarizes and contrasts rodent and equine models, outlining their strengths, limitations, and applications. Horses offer naturally occurring diseases, genetic and physiological similarities to humans, and suitability for longitudinal and clinical‐scale studies.
Shayan Boozarjomehri Amnieh, Katarzyna Ropka‐Molik   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Accelerating Maternal and Child Health Gains in Papua New Guinea [PDF]

, 2015
Many priority countries in the countdown to the millennium development goals deadline are lagging in progress towards maternal and child health (MCH) targets. Papua New Guinea (PNG) is one such country beset by challenges of geographical inaccessibility,
Byrne, Abbey, Hodge, Andrew, Jimenez-Soto, Eliana   +2 more
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Desa SIAGA, a community participation model for maternal and neonatal health in Indonesia, barriers and facilitators to implementation: findings from a comparative case study design

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Background ‘Desa SIAGA’ (alert village) is a community participation model (CPM) aiming to improve maternal and neonatal health (MNH) outcomes by empowering communities to prepare women for safe birth in Indonesia.
Vinami Yulian, Linda McGowan, Tomasina Stacey   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Maternal deaths in Pakistan : intersection of gender, class and social exclusion. [PDF]

, 2011
Background: A key aim of countries with high maternal mortality rates is to increase availability of competent maternal health care during pregnancy and childbirth.
A De Haan, A Winkwist, Afshan Bhatti, C Geertz, D Lepianka, D Narayan, D Wainwright, DR Gwatkin, F Fikree, G Benagiano, Government of Pakistan, H Silver, H Silver, IH Shah, J Cook, J Shiffman, L Freedman, Laura Shanner, Lory Laing, M Hogan, M Islam, M Koblinsky, N Kabeer, National Institute of Population Studies Pakistan, O Campbell, P Morgan, R Hegde, S Ahmed, S Ahmed, S Razavi, Sarah Salway, SN Jafarey, T Houweling, W Kipling, WHO, WHO, Y Sayed, Z Mumtaz, Z Mumtaz, Zubia Mumtaz   +39 more
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Over the edge: Empirical evidence for the cliff‐edge model of obstetric selection

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The cliff‐edge model of obstetric selection maintains that larger neonates and smaller birth canals confer a positive selective advantage until labor becomes obstructed and vaginal delivery is no longer possible, eliciting an abrupt reduction in fitness.
Laura M. Watson, Pierre Frémondière, Kaspar Staub, Philipp Mitteroecker, Barbara Fischer, Martin Haeusler, Nicole M. Webb   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Maternal Mortality – A Challenge? [PDF]

Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, 2013
Background : The current maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Maharashtra is 104/100000 live births, ranking 3rd in India. There is scope for reducing it as majority of the causes of MMR are preventable and curable.
Shital G. Sonone, Varsha N. Patil, Meenakshi Surve, M. A. Shinde   +3 more
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Reducing Maternal Mortality [PDF]

, 2010
Outlines MacArthur's efforts to reduce maternal mortality mainly in Mexico, Nigeria, and India by funding projects to develop scalable models, enhance health workers' skills, promote informed advocacy, and advance research.

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Modulating Taste Perception in Newly Weaned Piglets: The Role of Palatability Additives in Enhancing Feed Intake and Performance

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Palatability enhancers modulate taste and smell, increasing feed acceptance, reducing weaning stress, and improving piglet performance. ABSTRACT The continuous growth of global agribusiness stimulates the search for alternatives that can enhance the performance and quality of life of production animals.
Luana Specht, Gabriela Altenhofen, Daiane Carvalho, Michele Fangmeier   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Timing of maternal death: Levels, trends, and ecological correlates using sibling data from 34 sub-Saharan African countries.

PLoS ONE, 2018
Millennium Development Goal 5 has not been universally achieved, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding whether maternal deaths occur during pregnancy, childbirth, or puerperium is important to effectively plan maternal health programs and ...
Leena Merdad, Mohamed M Ali
doaj   +1 more source

How the health-seeking behaviour of pregnant women affects neonatal outcomes: findings of system dynamics modelling in Pakistan [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Limited studies have explored how health-seeking behaviour during pregnancy through to delivery affect neonatal outcomes. We modelled health-seeking behaviour across urban and rural settings in Pakistan, where poor neonatal outcomes persist ...
Ahmad, R., Atun, R. A., Lebcir, R. M., Zhu, N. J.   +3 more
core   +3 more sources