A troubling U.S. spike in sleep-related infant deaths
A new study found that U.S. infant mortality rates overall are dropping, but that rates of sudden unexpected infant death may ...
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FG Prioritizes Health Education, Cancer Prevention, Maternal Mortality Reduction
ABUJA – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling non-communicable diseases, reducing high mortality rates, and preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV through ...
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Kenya adopts Nasarawa’s family planning model to reduce maternal deaths
Healthcare professionals from Kenya have visited Nasarawa State to study the administration of injectable and implant-based ...
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Breakthrough study highlights role of prenatal supplements in preventing infant mortality
Dongqing Wang, an assistant professor of Global and Community Health at George Mason's College of Public Health, is ...
Analysis identifies beneficial prenatal vitamins to reduce risk of infant death
Dongqing Wang, an assistant professor of Global and Community Health at George Mason's College of Public Health, is ...
Four actions to reduce social media risks for your child
I am well aware of the potential benefits and harms of social media. But I am also a parent of two teenagers. I talk about ...
Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Are on the Rise
Sudden deaths among infants in the U.S. are rising, a new study shows. Researchers have found that the mortality rate of ...
Cases of SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome — Spike by 12%: 'Unbelievably Horrific'
“The death of an infant from SIDS or SUID [Sudden Unexpected Infant Death] is unbelievably horrific. And we as a public ...
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Narsoplimab shows promise in reducing mortality for TA-TMA patients
The independent statistical group's analysis supports the primary endpoint results previously announced on December 19, 2024, indicating a significant reduction in the risk of mortality for ...
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Change in induction procedures linked to sharp drop in infant mortality after 41 weeks of pregnancy
The aim was to investigate how infant mortality and morbidity in late-term births have changed since 2020, when most maternity hospitals in the country changed their practices for induction.
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Next Steps to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in the USA
Identifying and reviewing all severe morbidities is likely to yield data to direct interventions to reduce morbidity and mortality. Morbidity review should focus on provider, system and patient ...