Neonatal mortality trends in the 21st century: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. [PDF]
Gu D +6 more
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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
wiley +1 more source
Modeling and forecasting neonatal mortality in Ethiopia: a comparative study using statistical, machine learning, and deep learning approaches. [PDF]
Mengistu AK, Mengistie MB.
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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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Global prevalence of neonatal mortality in preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
de Paula ICSF +10 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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Neonatal Mortality in Burkina Faso: An Exploratory Analysis of Determinants and Geospatial Inequalities. [PDF]
Bassinga H.
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Abstract Objective This study examines whether hospitals with stronger patient safety culture more consistently follow essential birth practices and have fewer adverse outcomes for mothers and newborns and whether this evidence can guide maternity care priorities in patient safety policy.
Zenewton A. S. Gama +11 more
wiley +1 more source
Neonatal mortality attributable to preterm births associated with maternal HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa. [PDF]
Nchinda N, Hemelaar J.
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Infant Mortality in Rural Bangladesh: State Dependence vs. Unobserved Heterogeneity
Using longitudinal data of the Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) in Matlab, Bangladesh, covering the time period 1982 – 2005, and exploiting dynamic panel data models, we analyze siblings’ death at infancy, controlling for unobserved ...
Saha, U.R., Soest, A.H.O. van
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