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Neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio at admission helps to predict the need for blood transfusion after vaginal delivery

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study assesses the association between complete blood count (CBC) parameters, including the neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the platelet‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and predicts the need for postpartum packed red blood cell transfusion (pRBCT).
Daniel Gabbai, Itamar Gilboa, Anat Lavie, Yariv Yogev, Emmanuel Attali   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Does Medical Malpractice Law Improve Health Care Quality? [PDF]

, 2016
Despite the fundamental role of deterrence in justifying a system of medical malpractice law, surprisingly little evidence has been put forth to date bearing on the relationship between medical liability forces on the one hand and medical errors and ...
Anupam B. Jena, Atkins, Baicker, Baicker, Bovbjerg, Card, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Chan, Chandra, Conley, Crump, Currie, Currie, Dewees, Dubay, Farnsworth, Fisher, Frakes, Frakes, Hussey, Hyman, Iizuka, Jena, Kachalia, Kessler, Klick, Lakdawalla, Mello, Mello, Mello, Michael Frakes, Office of Technology Assessment, Paik, Phelps, Polinsky, Rosenbaum, Schiff, Schwartz, Seabury, Shepherd, Skinner, Sloan, Sloan, Sommers, Wennberg, Zeiler   +45 more
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Integration of contraception provision in emergency obstetric and neonatal care: A scoping review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Emergency obstetric and neonatal care (EmONC) provides a framework to assess the capacity of health systems and mitigate maternal mortality. Given the high unmet need for contraception, integrating contraception provision and EmONC services could improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.
Mikaela R. Koch, Asha Kasliwal, Nasser Elkholy, Kidist Gizachew, Azra Ashan, Anita Makins, Helena Kallner, Sian Mosedale, Aparna Sridhar   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence, clinical profile, maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated with obstructed labor at a teaching hospital in Tigray, Ethiopia: A five-year retrospective cross-sectional study.

PLoS ONE
BackgroundObstructed labor remains a significant direct obstetric complication that leads to increased maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in resource-poor settings.
Hale Teka, Mussie Alemayehu, Awol Yemane, Marta Abrha, Tsega Gebremariam, Ephrem Berhe, Bisrat Tesfay Abera, Ashenafi Tekle, Habtom Tadesse, Hiluf Ebuy Abraha, Yibrah Berhe   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chlamydia trachomatis infection and the risk of perinatal mortality in Hungary [PDF]

, 2001
Introduction: Chlamydial infections of the genital tract are thought to often lead to preterm birth, which is the most important perinatal problem in Hungary.
Ancel Y, Bashir SA, Muh DH, Newhall WJ, Orfila J, Richardson S, Rogan WJ, Sweet RL, Trachtenberg AI   +8 more
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Direct versus referred admission to the maternity hospital due to preeclampsia: Does it influence pregnancy outcomes?

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives This study describes maternal and perinatal outcomes of women with preeclampsia (PE) according to hospital admission characteristics: referral from lower complexity settings or directly admitted at the reference hospital. Methods This is a cross‐sectional study considering women with PE who were admitted for childbirth between ...
Juliana da‐Costa‐Santos, Guilherme F. Borges, Vitor L. V. Reis, Rodolfo R. Japecanga, Maykon A. Carvalho, Ana Julia G. Oliveira, Laura C. Vinchi, Arthur B. P. Righi, Jussara Mayrink, Fernanda G. Surita, José Paulo de Siqueira Guida, Renato T. Souza, José G. Cecatti, Maria Laura Costa   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Maternal and neonatal outcome in pregnant women undergone induction of labor at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Introduction Labor induction is a common obstetric intervention aimed at initiating labor when spontaneous onset is delayed or deemed necessary for maternal or fetal well-being.
Shweta Jaiswal, Willbroad Kyejo, Charles Kilewo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing the Regional and District Capacity for Operationalizing Emergency Obstetric Care through First Referral Units in Gujarat [PDF]

Maternal mortality remains to be one of the very important public health problems in India. The maternal mortality estimates, is about (300-400/100,000 live births).
Bharati Sharma, Mavalankar, Dileep, Parvathy Sankara Raman, Upadhaya, Mudita   +3 more
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Should Magnesium Sulphate Prophylaxis be Used in all Cases of Severe Preeclampsia? [PDF]

, 2011
A case control study, undertaken in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in a tertiary referral centre, was designed to administer standard dose of magnesium sulphate to 50 randomly selected severely preeclamptic women in labor (Group 1). 48 women
Bhattacharya, Sohini, Mondal, Sukanta, Naskar, Animesh, Pati, Shyama Pada, Samanta, Ajanta   +4 more
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The role of fetal viability in perineal and anal sphincter injury: Insights from a large cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Perineal injury is a common complication of vaginal delivery with implications for maternal morbidity. Injuries range from minor lacerations to severe obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI). The role of fetal viability in perineal outcomes remains unclear.
Daniel Gabbai, Emmanuel Attali, Itamar Gilboa, Ronen Gold, Asnat Groutz, Yariv Yogev, Yoav Baruch   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source