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Impact of Rapid Exome Sequencing on Pediatric Patients With Cardiomyopathy and Acute Heart Failure

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Few studies describe the impact of rapid exome sequencing (ES) on pediatric cardiomyopathy in urgent clinical settings. Here, we retrospectively report the impact of rapid singleton ES in pediatric patients presented with acute heart failure and isolated cardiomyopathy or myocarditis, between 2021 and 2023 at a single tertiary care center.
Tameemi Abdalla Moady, Tova Hershkovitz, Clair Habib, Ori Attias, Amir Hadash, Galit Tal, Asaad Khoury, Josef Ben‐Ari, Danny Eytan, Tamar Paperna, Karin Weiss   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Public health approach to address maternal mortality

Indian Journal of Public Health, 2012
Reducing maternal mortality is one of the major challenges to health systems worldwide, more so in developing countries that account for nearly 99% of these maternal deaths.
Sanjay K Rai, K Anand, Puneet Misra, Shashi Kant, Ravi Prakash Upadhyay   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Maternal mortality in a rural district of southeastern Tanzania: an application of the sisterhood method [PDF]

, 2017
Background Deaths from maternal causes represent the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age in most developing countries. It is estimated that the highest risk occurs in Africa, with 20% of world births but 40% of the world maternal ...
Alonso, PL, Font, F., González, M Alonso, Kimario, J., Lwilla, F., Nathan, R., Tanner, M.   +6 more
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Alternative versus conventional institutional settings for birth [PDF]

, 2010
Background: Alternative institutional settings have been established for the care of pregnant women who prefer and require little or no medical intervention.
Downe, Soo, Hodnett, Ellen D, Walsh, Denis   +2 more
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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

Analysis of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal mortality trends, 2011–2021 [PDF]

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem
Objective: to analyze the time-series trend for maternal mortality before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: ecological time-series study in the state of São Paulo and in its seventeen Regional Health Departments.
Mariana Vitor Peppe, Fernanda Bruzadelli Paulino da Costa, Livia Sanches Pedrilio, Caio Antonio de Campos Prado, Ana Cyntia Paulin Baraldi, Juliana Stefanello   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

A population-based estimation of maternal mortality in Lagos State, Nigeria using the indirect sisterhood method

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Background Pregnancy and delivery deaths represent a risk to women, particularly those living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This population-based survey was conducted to provide estimates of the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in Lagos ...
Kikelomo Ololade Wright, Temiloluwa Fagbemi, Victoria Omoera, Taiwo Johnson, Adedayo Ayodele Aderibigbe, Basit Baruwa, Folashade Oludara, Olusegun Ogboye, Donald Imosemi, Olufemi Omololu, Babatunde Odugbemi, Oluwatoni Adeyemi, Adenike Omosun, Ibironke Akinola, Modupe Akinyinka, Mobolanle Balogun, John Abe, Bamidele Sadiku, Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas, Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo   +19 more
doaj   +1 more source

Four Years Maternal Missed Mortality Ratio and Mortality Index at A Tertiary  Care Hospital in Azad Kashmir

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal
Objective: To calculate the Maternal Near Miss Mortality Ratio and Mortality Index at a tertiary care hospital in a developing country with limited healthcare resources. Study Design: Retrospective analytical study.
Ambreen Ehsan, Maryam Zubair, Abida Islam, Amera Tariq, Umairah Yaqub, Nosheena Shabbir   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors associated with maternal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: an ecological study

BMC Public Health, 2009
Background Maternal health is one of the major worldwide health challenges. Currently, the unacceptably high levels of maternal mortality are a common subject in global health and development discussions.
Hernández Valentín, Gil Ruth, Alvarez Jose, Gil Angel   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source