Pediatrics
Is timing everything for SIDS risk?
(HealthDay)—New research suggests that a baby's age may offer clues to sudden unexplained infant death (SUID)—formerly known as SIDS.
Dec 9, 2019
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News tagged with maternal deaths
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Rural women at higher risk of life-threatening pregnancy complications
Women in rural communities experience higher rates of life-threatening complications during or after childbirth than mothers in urban cities, a new study finds.
Dec 4, 2019
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Health
Fresh drive to close gaps on health issues facing women and girls
In Africa today women still die needlessly during childbirth. They also fall pregnant when they aren't ready, and don't want to get pregnant. And there are still many obstacles on their path to living full and fulfilled lives.
Nov 12, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Simple test predicts dangerous pregnancy disorder
Edith Cowan University researchers have developed a simple, low-cost way to predict preeclampsia, a potentially deadly condition that affects pregnant women.
Oct 21, 2019
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Cardiology
Uncorrected congenital heart disease may lead to increased risks in pregnant women
Pregnant women with congenital heart disease (CHD) who have not had surgery to repair their cardiac condition are more likely to experience cardiac events or maternal death, especially those with certain conditions in emerging ...
Oct 9, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mother or baby die in child birth every 11 seconds: UN
Global child and maternal deaths have fallen sharply in recent decades, but new UN statistics released Thursday show unequal progress, with more than five childbirths a minute ending in tragedy.
Sep 19, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Simple invention could reduce barriers to contraception
A device that could help decrease the global burden of unwanted pregnancy has been invented by University of Otago academics.
Jul 26, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
In-hospital maternal mortality down in pregnancies with lupus
(HealthDay)—In-hospital maternal mortality decreased from 1998 to 2015 in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and non-SLE pregnancies, with a greater decline for SLE pregnancies, according to a study published online July ...
Jul 9, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Overdose, suicide among leading reasons for deaths of new moms
Overdoses and suicides were among the most common reasons for mothers dying within a year of giving birth in California, according to a new study from Michigan State University and the University of California, Merced.
Jun 12, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Nigerian trial shows that universal home visits can reduce maternal risks
Nigerian women are at high risk of death related to pregnancy and child birth. Accurate figures are hard to come by, but the World Health Organisation estimates there are more than 800 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live ...
Apr 9, 2019
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