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From guesstimates to game changers: Introducing objective measurement of blood loss for timely postpartum hemorrhage detection in Nigeria, Zambia, and Kenya

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 172, Issue S2, Page S17-S25, June 2026.
Abstract Accurate, timely diagnosis of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is critical for effective management. However, in low‐resource settings, reliance on visual estimation leads to missed diagnoses in up to 50% of cases, underscoring the need for more objective and reliable methods.
Rosemary Njogu, Hannah Tappis, Bright C. Orji, Sharon Kapoma, Victor Abiola Adepoju, Martha Ndhlovu, Elaine Roman, Michael Mwiti Muthamia, Eva Lathrop, Cherrie Evans   +9 more
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Trends in Maternal Mortality in Bhutan: A National Review, 1985 to 2024

Reproductive, Female and Child Health, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Maternal mortality remains a major global public health concern, with the highest burden in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Despite global progress, preventable causes such as hemorrhage and hypertensive disorders continue to contribute significantly to maternal deaths.
Yeshey Dorjey, Deep Kiran Chhetri, Thinley Dorji, Sonam Gyamtsho   +3 more
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Midwives' Physiological Approach at the Third Stage of Labour: A Scoping Review

Birth, Volume 53, Issue 2, Page 231-244, June 2026.
Midwives play a crucial role in supporting a physiological third stage of labour by balancing trust in the woman's body with safety measures to prevent postpartum haemorrhage. This scoping review identifies key midwifery practices that promote natural placenta and highlights the importance of undisturbed, woman‐centred care.
Elena Tarlazzi, Virginia Berini, Lorenzo Brevi, Rosalba Ferrandino, Mara Tormen, Dila Parma, Rosaria Cappadona, Simona Fumagalli, Antonella Nespoli, Giuliana Simonazzi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using Criteria‐Based Audit to Improve the Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage in a University Hospital in Eastern Ethiopia: A Before and After Study

Tropical Medicine &International Health, Volume 31, Issue 3, Page 307-314, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives Postpartum haemorrhage, an excessive bleeding after childbirth, remains a leading cause of maternal mortality in low‐resource settings. Improving the quality of postpartum haemorrhage care using audit and embedded quality improvement is essential for addressing this.
Sagni Girma, Thomas van den Akker, Jos van Roosmalen, Semir Sultan Ahmed, Redwan Ahmed, Seble Mengistu, Tamirat Getachew, Marian Knight, Abera Kenay Tura   +8 more
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Medicinal Plants Used by Tanzanians for Human Paediatric Ailments: A PRISMA‐Guided Systematic Review of Ethnomedicinal Evidence

The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Paediatric ailments (PAs) pose an increasing health and economic challenge in many low‐ and middle‐income countries. In Tanzania, over 80% of the rural population relies on traditional medicine for primary healthcare. Although documentation of medicinal plants (MPs) used to treat and manage PAs remains fragmented, this systematic review consolidates ...
David Sylvester Kacholi, Neema Gideon Mogha, José Agustín Tapia Hernández   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Utilized by Traditional Healers in Managing Respiratory Tract Infections in the Kagera Region, Tanzania

The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in many low‐and middle‐income countries. In most of these countries, including Tanzania, medicinal plants (MPs) are primarily used to manage various ailments, though the majority are not yet documented.
Neema Gideon Mogha, Pamela Epaphra Sola, Elbert Anyambilile Mbukwa, Olivia John Kalokora, Sultan Zahiruddin   +4 more
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FIGO recommendations on objective measurement of blood loss after birth for early detection of postpartum hemorrhage

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 171, Issue 3, Page 933-950, December 2025.
Abstract Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, particularly in resource‐constrained and remote settings. The cornerstone of reducing PPH‐related morbidity and mortality lies in its early recognition, timely treatment, and adherence to evidence‐based protocols, all of which are heavily dependent on an ...
Ferdousi Begum, Albaro J. Nieto‐Calvache, Dietmar Schlembach, Justus Hofmyer, Jose Palacios‐Jaraquemada, Ajey Bhardwaj, Maria A. Suarez, Juan M. Burgos‐Luna, Jolly Beyeza‐Kashesya, Akaninyene E. Ubom, Alison Wright, FIGO Committee on Childbirth and PPH   +11 more
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Contribution of chloride channels to the action potential and contraction in human myometrium during labour

British Journal of Pharmacology, Volume 182, Issue 23, Page 5748-5761, December 2025.
Background and purpose The action potential underpinning calcium delivery for contraction in human uterine smooth muscle (myometrium) consists of an initial spike(s) followed by a prolonged plateau of depolarization to ⁓ −25 mV. The plateau duration establishes contraction duration, especially important in labour.
Helena C. Parkington, Ranga E. Siriwardhana, Mary A. Tonta, Shaun P. Brennecke, Penelope M. Sheehan, Marianne Tare, Harold A. Coleman   +6 more
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Association of Anaesthetists guidelines: the use of blood components and their alternatives

Anaesthesia, Volume 80, Issue 4, Page 425-447, April 2025.
Summary Background The administration of blood components and their alternatives can be lifesaving. Anaemia, bleeding and transfusion are all associated with poor peri‐operative outcomes. Considerable changes in the approaches to optimal use of blood components and their alternatives, driven by the findings of large randomised controlled trials and ...
Akshay Shah, Andrew A. Klein, Seema Agarwal, Andrew Lindley, Aamer Ahmed, Kerry Dowling, Emma Jackson, Sumit Das, Divya Raviraj, Rachel Collis, Anna Sharrock, Simon J. Stanworth, Paul Moor   +12 more
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Pronostic des Hémorragies du Post-Partum Immédiat à Lomé (Togo)

Health Research in Africa
RÉSUMÉ Introduction. L'hémorragie du post-partum immédiat (HPPI), première cause de mortalité maternelle mondiale, représente un défi critique en Afrique subsaharienne. Objectif.
Ketevi AA, Logboh Akey KE, Bassowa A, Andele A, Douaguibe B, Noumonvi DK, Ajavon DRD, Aboubakari AS, Akpadza K   +8 more
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