Placental abruption : Studies on incidence, risk factors and potential
... the cases (n=181) and the controls (n=261) (median 2.35 mg/l [interquartile range {IQR} 1.095.93] versus 2.28 mg/l [IQR 0.92-5.01], not significant) when tested in the first trimester (mean 10.4 gestational weeks). Chlamydia pneumoniae specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin A (IgA) as we ...
... the cases (n=181) and the controls (n=261) (median 2.35 mg/l [interquartile range {IQR} 1.095.93] versus 2.28 mg/l [IQR 0.92-5.01], not significant) when tested in the first trimester (mean 10.4 gestational weeks). Chlamydia pneumoniae specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin A (IgA) as we ...
Diabetes in Finland Prevalence and Variation in Quality of Care
... On the basis of statistics compiled by KELA and the Health 2000 study conducted by the National Public Health Institute, there were an estimated 196,500 persons with diabetes in Finland in 2000 (11). Based on the same sources, the number of persons with diabetes had risen to 220,000 in 2003. Of them ...
... On the basis of statistics compiled by KELA and the Health 2000 study conducted by the National Public Health Institute, there were an estimated 196,500 persons with diabetes in Finland in 2000 (11). Based on the same sources, the number of persons with diabetes had risen to 220,000 in 2003. Of them ...
Cesarean Deliveries, Outcomes, and Opportunities for Change in
... In contrast with the negligible evidence of benefit, there is considerable evidence that cesarean deliveries put women at risk for obstetric hemorrhage and infection—the most frequent causes of severe maternal morbidity (disease or complications), and the two leading causes of hospital readmission i ...
... In contrast with the negligible evidence of benefit, there is considerable evidence that cesarean deliveries put women at risk for obstetric hemorrhage and infection—the most frequent causes of severe maternal morbidity (disease or complications), and the two leading causes of hospital readmission i ...
Recommendations for Use of Antiretroviral Drugs in Pregnant
... Visit the AIDSinfo website to access the most up-to-date guideline. Register for e-mail notification of guideline updates at http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/e-news. ...
... Visit the AIDSinfo website to access the most up-to-date guideline. Register for e-mail notification of guideline updates at http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/e-news. ...
3270 RCOG Abortion guideline.qxd
... services and recognises the lack of a national standard for training for this role. The RCOG recommends that the RCN gives thought to developing and implementing specialist training programmes for nurses working in abortion care. ...
... services and recognises the lack of a national standard for training for this role. The RCOG recommends that the RCN gives thought to developing and implementing specialist training programmes for nurses working in abortion care. ...
Determinants and Prevention of Low Birth Weight
... Low birth weight (defined as a birth weight of less than 2500 grams) is associated with fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, impaired cognitive development, and the advent of chronic diseases in later life. The incidence of preterm birth is increasing, particularly in developed countries such ...
... Low birth weight (defined as a birth weight of less than 2500 grams) is associated with fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, impaired cognitive development, and the advent of chronic diseases in later life. The incidence of preterm birth is increasing, particularly in developed countries such ...
Rapid HIV Testing in Hospital Labor and Delivery
... Since the first case of pediatric HIV infection was documented in 1984, there have been tremendous medical and public health achievements in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. When the recommended antiretroviral and obstetric interventions are used, a woman who knows of her HIV infectio ...
... Since the first case of pediatric HIV infection was documented in 1984, there have been tremendous medical and public health achievements in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. When the recommended antiretroviral and obstetric interventions are used, a woman who knows of her HIV infectio ...
221 Ashoor G, Maiz N, Rotas M, Kametas NA, Nicolaides KH
... iodine intake to 50 (Figure 14-2; panel B). The higher uptake allows to recover 35 µg of iodine from dietary intake and 33 µg from TH catabolism but, in these conditions in a non-pregnant healthy adult, this is no longer strictly sufficient to sustain requirements for the production of TH, since 80 ...
... iodine intake to 50 (Figure 14-2; panel B). The higher uptake allows to recover 35 µg of iodine from dietary intake and 33 µg from TH catabolism but, in these conditions in a non-pregnant healthy adult, this is no longer strictly sufficient to sustain requirements for the production of TH, since 80 ...
Hypertension in Pregnancy
... Gynecologists (the College) convened a task force of experts in the management of hypertension in pregnancy to review available data and publish evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice. The Task Force on Hypertension in Pregnancy comprised 17 clinician–scientists from the fields of obst ...
... Gynecologists (the College) convened a task force of experts in the management of hypertension in pregnancy to review available data and publish evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice. The Task Force on Hypertension in Pregnancy comprised 17 clinician–scientists from the fields of obst ...
Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
... Tanzanian RCH services. With this approach, women of unknown status should receive information about HIV as a part of normal care and should be given the opportunity to ask questions about this information. HIV testing should then be performed unless the woman refuses. ...
... Tanzanian RCH services. With this approach, women of unknown status should receive information about HIV as a part of normal care and should be given the opportunity to ask questions about this information. HIV testing should then be performed unless the woman refuses. ...
Urinary Incontinence in Older People, Part 3 | Medical Aids Subsidy
... A study of 2100 older women from California, USA, found the prevalence of treatment seeking for incontinence issues was low across all ethnic groups, even when the women had clinically severe symptoms and access to a health provider. The authors hypothesise that this may be because many women regard ...
... A study of 2100 older women from California, USA, found the prevalence of treatment seeking for incontinence issues was low across all ethnic groups, even when the women had clinically severe symptoms and access to a health provider. The authors hypothesise that this may be because many women regard ...
The Study of Magnesium Sulphate Vs Diazepam in Eclampsia
... un-consciousness fits albumin urea in the setting the of Pre Eclampsia. Study: An extensive elaborative study carried out from 2005 to 2009, to study the therapeutic and prophylactic role of Magnesium Sulphate and Diazepam in Eclampsia. Study Period: Four Years 2005 to 2009. Objective: To study MgSo ...
... un-consciousness fits albumin urea in the setting the of Pre Eclampsia. Study: An extensive elaborative study carried out from 2005 to 2009, to study the therapeutic and prophylactic role of Magnesium Sulphate and Diazepam in Eclampsia. Study Period: Four Years 2005 to 2009. Objective: To study MgSo ...
Stigmatization of children with chronic diseases, exemplified by type
... reduced. As the children with T1D need lifelong treatment and awareness to prevent complications and death, the reduced quality of treatment could have serious implications. The families to these children would also have to deal with the stigma, which could lead to changes in the family dynamics. ...
... reduced. As the children with T1D need lifelong treatment and awareness to prevent complications and death, the reduced quality of treatment could have serious implications. The families to these children would also have to deal with the stigma, which could lead to changes in the family dynamics. ...
Phalangeal BMD measurement as a method for risk evaluation in
... *Based on most reliable numbers available from Statistic Denmark or Danish health surveys a Based on unpublished results from the Danish Health Examination Survey 2007–2008 ...
... *Based on most reliable numbers available from Statistic Denmark or Danish health surveys a Based on unpublished results from the Danish Health Examination Survey 2007–2008 ...
CG44 Heavy menstrual bleeding: Full guideline
... out. Clinical audit can be described as a cycle or spiral. Within the cycle there are stages that follow a systematic process of establishing best practice, measuring care against specific criteria, taking action to improve care, and monitoring to sustain improvement. The spiral sug gests that as t ...
... out. Clinical audit can be described as a cycle or spiral. Within the cycle there are stages that follow a systematic process of establishing best practice, measuring care against specific criteria, taking action to improve care, and monitoring to sustain improvement. The spiral sug gests that as t ...
Technical Update on Pessary Use
... A pessary is a device placed into the vagina to support the prolapsing vaginal walls or to provide urinary continence. Pessaries have the distinct advantage of being minimally invasive, and they provide immediate relief of symptoms. Although in the past, pessaries were reserved for the frail and eld ...
... A pessary is a device placed into the vagina to support the prolapsing vaginal walls or to provide urinary continence. Pessaries have the distinct advantage of being minimally invasive, and they provide immediate relief of symptoms. Although in the past, pessaries were reserved for the frail and eld ...
Management of the Aging Nail
... Vitamin E is the classical lipid-soluble antioxidant. Some observations found it to be beneficial in the yellow nail syndrome. Due to the rarity of this condition, no controlled studies have been carried out until now. Perhaps, it is more effective when given together with a drug that increases the ...
... Vitamin E is the classical lipid-soluble antioxidant. Some observations found it to be beneficial in the yellow nail syndrome. Due to the rarity of this condition, no controlled studies have been carried out until now. Perhaps, it is more effective when given together with a drug that increases the ...
Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage: Diagnosis and initial
... Healthcare professionals providing care for women with early pregnancy complications in any setting should be aware that early pregnancy complications can cause significant distress for some women and their partners. Healthcare professionals providing care for these women should be given training in ...
... Healthcare professionals providing care for women with early pregnancy complications in any setting should be aware that early pregnancy complications can cause significant distress for some women and their partners. Healthcare professionals providing care for these women should be given training in ...
Role of Socioeconomic Status and Reproductive Factors in Breast
... The risk of developing breast cancer is age related. Breast cancer is uncommon before age 40; only 6.5% of all cases were diagnosed before age 39 (Miller et al. 1994). The risk increases sharply at age 40 and then continues to increase with a median age of breast cancer diagnosis of 64 years (Honig ...
... The risk of developing breast cancer is age related. Breast cancer is uncommon before age 40; only 6.5% of all cases were diagnosed before age 39 (Miller et al. 1994). The risk increases sharply at age 40 and then continues to increase with a median age of breast cancer diagnosis of 64 years (Honig ...
Hypnosis as an Effective Treatment for Hot Flashes from Naturally
... symptoms that affect their quality of life and day to day functioning. The symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and changes in the vagina, such as dryness or pain during intercourse. Seventy-five percent to 85% of women report hot flashes (Johnson, 1999). A hot flash ...
... symptoms that affect their quality of life and day to day functioning. The symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and changes in the vagina, such as dryness or pain during intercourse. Seventy-five percent to 85% of women report hot flashes (Johnson, 1999). A hot flash ...
Misoprostol for Treatment of Incomplete Abortion
... Misoprostol is most commonly manufactured as a 200 mcg tablet intended for oral administration, although 100 mcg pills also exist in some countries.10 Vaginal formulations are also available in some places, mostly as a 25 mcg suppository, but also in larger doses. Misoprostol has several important a ...
... Misoprostol is most commonly manufactured as a 200 mcg tablet intended for oral administration, although 100 mcg pills also exist in some countries.10 Vaginal formulations are also available in some places, mostly as a 25 mcg suppository, but also in larger doses. Misoprostol has several important a ...
Health needs assessment of Asian people living in the Auckland
... not previously been addressed in detail for Asian communities in Auckland, such as health of older people, family violence, patient safety and disability. Averaging the health outcomes of the Asian subgroups, through use of ‘Asian’ as a single ethnic group, has led to the misconception that Asian co ...
... not previously been addressed in detail for Asian communities in Auckland, such as health of older people, family violence, patient safety and disability. Averaging the health outcomes of the Asian subgroups, through use of ‘Asian’ as a single ethnic group, has led to the misconception that Asian co ...
reduced by a change in paternity. For women with INTRODUCTION
... vitamins in early pregnancy are associated with a decreased risk for nausea and vomiting (level of evidence II–23). Women working outside the home have a lower rate of nausea and vomiting than housewives and women out of work4. Hormonal factors are known to play an important role in the etiology. Th ...
... vitamins in early pregnancy are associated with a decreased risk for nausea and vomiting (level of evidence II–23). Women working outside the home have a lower rate of nausea and vomiting than housewives and women out of work4. Hormonal factors are known to play an important role in the etiology. Th ...
Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria National Guidelines
... Following the release of the World Health Organisation (WHO) 2010 Guideline on ―Antiretroviral Drugs for treating pregnant women and preventing HIV infections in infants (Recommendations for a Public Health Approach)‖ which is based on new global evidences and best practices, the National PMTCT Guid ...
... Following the release of the World Health Organisation (WHO) 2010 Guideline on ―Antiretroviral Drugs for treating pregnant women and preventing HIV infections in infants (Recommendations for a Public Health Approach)‖ which is based on new global evidences and best practices, the National PMTCT Guid ...
canadian contraception consensus
... Outcomes: Overall efficacy of cited contraceptive methods, assessing reduction in pregnancy rate, risk of infection, safety, ease of use, and side effects; the effect of cited contraceptive methods on sexual health and general well-being; and the cost and availability of cited contraceptive methods ...
... Outcomes: Overall efficacy of cited contraceptive methods, assessing reduction in pregnancy rate, risk of infection, safety, ease of use, and side effects; the effect of cited contraceptive methods on sexual health and general well-being; and the cost and availability of cited contraceptive methods ...
Women's health in India
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Women's health in India can be examined in terms of multiple indicators, which vary by geography, socioeconomic standing and culture. To adequately improve the health of women in India multiple dimensions of wellbeing must be analysed in relation to global health averages and also in comparison to men in India. Health is an important factor that contributes to human wellbeing and economic growth.Currently, women in India face a multitude of health problems, which ultimately affect the aggregate economy’s output. Addressing the gender, class or ethnic disparities that exist in healthcare and improving the health outcomes can contribute to economic gain through the creation of quality human capital and increased levels of savings and investment.