The diagnostic accuracy of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale without the self-harm item - Chen C, Okubo R, Okawa S, Nakagawa S, Tabuchi T.
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is the most commonly used screening tool for perinatal depression. However, the 10th item of the EPDS intended to evaluate suicide ideation does not accurately capture suicide ideation and may cause psycholog... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Hep C Infections in Pregnancy Skyrocketed Over the Past Two Decades
(MedPage Today) -- The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections in pregnant women increased 16-fold over a 21-year period, with associated higher risks of adverse perinatal outcomes, according to a cross-sectional study.
Among more than... (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - July 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Induction of Labor at 39 Weeks Benefits Perinatal Outcomes for Some
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 -- Induction of labor (IOL) at 39 weeks is associated with a small reduction in the risk for adverse perinatal outcomes, particularly for women with socioeconomic deprivation and nulliparous women, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 21, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Ghana: Tarkwa Municipal Hospital in Dire Need of NICU
[Ghanaian Times] Tarkwa -- The Tarkwa Municipal Hospital in the Western Region is in dire need of a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to save the life of new born babies in the municipality and beyond. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 17, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Ghana Health and Medicine West Africa Source Type: news
Self-harm in pregnancy and the postnatal year: prevalence and risk factors - Ayre K, Liu X, Howard LM, Dutta R, Munk-Olsen T.
BACKGROUND: Self-harm in pregnancy or the year after birth ('perinatal self-harm') is clinically important, yet prevalence rates, temporal trends and risk factors are unclear. METHODS: A cohort study of 679 881 mothers (1 172 191 pregnancies) was c... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Interventions for intimate partner violence during the perinatal period: a scoping review protocol - Fu Y, Fournier K, Seguin N, Cobey K, Sampsel K, Murphy MSQ, Wen SW, Walker M, Muldoon KA.
INTRODUCTION: Globally, the prevalence and incidence of perinatal intimate partner violence (IPV) are well documented and substantiated; however, there is an urgent need to identify interventions to prevent recurrence or revictimisation, and decrease the h... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
An e-learning program for continuing midwifery education on handling high-risk abuse cases: a pretest-posttest design - Baba K, Kataoka Y.
It is essential to equip midwives and nurses working in the perinatal period with comprehensive knowledge and awareness regarding child abuse prevention. However, most midwives and nurses in Japan do not have the opportunity to learn about abuse prevention... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Nigeria: Doctors Seek Urgent Action on Maternal, Neonatal Mortalities
[Daily Trust] Medical professionals have called on the federal government to take urgent action to cut down the rising number of women and babies dying due to complications during childbirth. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - July 15, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: Children and Youth Health and Medicine Nigeria Pregnancy and Childbirth West Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news
Whole-Genomic Sequencing Increases Molecular Diagnostic Yield
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 -- Genomic sequencing has a higher molecular diagnostic yield than targeted neonatal gene sequencing for infants suspected of having a genetic disorder, according to a study published in the July 11 issue of the Journal of the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Maternal Egg Consumption Not Tied to Egg Allergy in Offspring
THURSDAY, July 13, 2023– Development of egg allergy at 12 months is unaffected by maternal egg consumption during the very early neonatal period, according to a study published July 10 in JAMA Network Open.
Ken-ichi Nagakura, M.D., Ph.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Quadria Capital plans ₹1.3k cr invesment in Maxivision Eye hospital
Founded in 1996 by renowned ophthalmologist Kasu Prasad Reddy, Maxivision was subsequently acquired by GSK Velu in 2010.Maxivision operates 42 centres in five states across South and West India, with a leadership position in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The company offers a full suite of eye care services, including cataract surgery, LASIK and ReLEx Smile treatments, treatments for retinal issues and glaucoma, oculoplasty, as well as neonatal and paediatric eye care. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - July 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Review of neonatal assessment and practice in Black, Asian, and minority ethnic newborns: exploring the Apgar score, the detection of cyanosis, and jaundice
This report concludes that tests that indicate the health of newborns, moments after birth, are limited and not fit-for-purpose for Black, Asian and ethnic minority babies, and need immediate revision.ReportNHS Race& Health Observatory - news (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - July 12, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Equality and diversity Patient safety Source Type: news
High Maternal BMI Ups Risk of Fetal Congenital Heart Defects High Maternal BMI Ups Risk of Fetal Congenital Heart Defects
A Danish registry study of prenatal and postnatal data support the importance of advising women that a high BMI is a risk factor for congenital malformations, and obstetric and perinatal complications.First Look (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - July 11, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Web-based intervention to reduce intimate partner violence during perinatal period: a modified protocol in response to the COVID-19 pandemic - Johnson E, Jenssen S, Wernette GT, Tweel T, Johnson D, Zlotnick C.
We describe changes that were made, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to an in-person randomized controlled stu... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Engaging fathers to strengthen the impact of early home visitation on physical child abuse risk: findings from the Dads Matter-HV randomized controlled trial - Guterman NB, Bellamy JL, Banman A, Harty JS, Jaccard J, Mirque-Morales S.
This study examines the e... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
