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
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Fatal Disseminated Tuberculous Peritonitis following Spontaneous Abortion: A Case Report
We describe a rare case of fatal disseminated tuberculous peritonitis in a young woman with rapid progressive clinical course following spontaneous abortion of 20-week gestation. Clinical and laboratory findings were initially unremarkable. She underwent
Munire Erman Akar +6 more
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Causes of disease and death from birth to 12 months of age in the Thoroughbred horse in Ireland [PDF]
A retrospective study was carried out to investigate the causes of disease and death in a population of foals in Ireland during their first 12 months post partum.
NP Galvin, KTT Corley
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Induced abortion in the world: 3. In search of a minimum common ground
Abstract The rising worldwide trend toward legalization of termination of pregnancy has been accompanied by increased polarization around abortion. Two opposite broad coalitions emerged from this confrontation, generally known as the “pro‐life” and “pro‐choice” movements. The basic issue for pro‐life advocates is that the protection of “innocent, human
Giuseppe Benagiano +4 more
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Septic Abortion Secondary to Peptoniphilus asaccharolyticus Complicated by Bacteremia: A Case Report and Review of Literature. [PDF]
Althaqafi A +5 more
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Slowing the stork : better health for women through family planning [PDF]
Each year 500,000 women die from causes related to pregnancy - 99 percent of them in developing countries. While many of those pregnancies are unwanted and could have been prevented by family planning, only a minority of developing country couples use ...
Measham, Anthony R., Rochat, Roger W.
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Abstract Objective To determine the rate of pharmacological treatment failure in early pregnancy loss, assess post‐treatment residua thickness as a predictor of retained products of conception (RPOC), identify a clinically relevant cutoff, and evaluate additional clinical and sonographic predictors. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted
Ravit Pertez‐Machluf +7 more
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Uterocutaneous fistula managed medically: A case report.
Background: The uterocutaneous fistula is an abnormal connection or passageway between the uterus and the skin. The most common causes include infections, trauma, or surgery, a severe medical condition requiring prompt medical attention and treatment.
Koulshan Jameel +3 more
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Integration of contraception provision in emergency obstetric and neonatal care: A scoping review
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 +8 more
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Wstrząs septyczny po poronieniu 21-tygodniowej ciąży – opis przypadku
Septic shock is a rare but dramatic complication in obstetrics with a high mortality rate. In the course of thiscondition, cardiovascular failure, severe hypotension and multiorgan dysfunction are observed.
Anna Semczuk-Sikora +2 more
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