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Perinatal mortality in eastern Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 173, Issue 3, Page 1207-1222, June 2026.
Abstract Background Every day, over 5000 stillbirths and more than 6000 newborn deaths are estimated to occur worldwide, the majority in sub‐Saharan Africa and South Asia. Estimates, however, rely on data that might underestimate these deaths. Further, outside major categories such as preterm birth, infection, and complications at delivery, little is ...
Yohanis Alemeshet Asefa   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integration of contraception provision in emergency obstetric and neonatal care: A scoping review

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 173, Issue 3, Page 1295-1307, June 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding the decision of parents to opt‐out of medically actionable secondary findings offered through genome sequencing

open access: yesJournal of Genetic Counseling, Volume 35, Issue 3, June 2026.
Abstract Genomic sequencing (GS) for patients and families with rare disease creates the opportunity for precise diagnosis as well as the option to learn about medically actionable secondary findings (SF). Debate persists internationally on how to manage the analysis and disclosure of SF, especially in settings where service delivery models for GS are ...
Abigail Hansen   +36 more
wiley   +1 more source

Barriers and facilitators to genetic counseling service availability in the Arab world: A genetic counselors' perspective

open access: yesJournal of Genetic Counseling, Volume 35, Issue 3, June 2026.
Abstract Despite the global growth of the genetic counseling field, many Arab countries either lack genetic services or have limited resources restricted to specific specialties. This qualitative study is among the first to explore genetic counselors' (GCs) perspectives on challenges and facilitators to the field in Arab countries.
Batoul Elbassiouny   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Velocity Measurements in Children With Sickle Cell Disease in Kenya

open access: yeseJHaem, Volume 7, Issue 3, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited haemoglobinopathy and poses a high public health burden in Sub‐Saharan Africa. Children with sickle cell anaemia are at a highrisk of ischemic stroke, and transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasonography helps identify those at highest risk for primary stroke prevention.
Catherine Mwalimu   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

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