Category Archives: Congenital disorders

Congenital disorders

Early predictors for maltreatment-related injuries in infancy and long-term mortality: a population-based study

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12
Nov

Hillis S, Mercy J, Amobi A, Kress H. Global prevalence of past-year Violence against children: a systematic review and minimum estimates. Pediatrics. 2016;137(3). Kim H, Drake B. Cumulative prevalence of onset and recurrence of child maltreatment reports. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2019;58(12):1175–83. Article  PubMed  Google Scholar  Fang X, Brown DS, Florence CS, Mercy […]

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My Bantu vision of genomic medicine in Africa

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The preparedness of Africa for genomic medicine remains a matter of debate because this question is always evaluated from a technological standpoint. Yet the resilience of African researchers and the cultural values of equity and fairness are important assets to be considered in planning for the future of genomic medicine in Africa. “What is my […]

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What medicines should women avoid taking during pregnancy? | The Times of India

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12
Nov

Being pregnant and sick at the same time can be a worrisome experience. Getting the pregnancy blues and sickness together isn’t just uncomfortable but also concerning, especially for the mother. During pregnancy, as the immune system undergoes changes, expectant mothers are more prone to illnesses. Colds, flu, anxiety, panic and UTI’s can be particularly challenging […]

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Why is pre-eclampsia still causing the deaths of mothers and their babies?

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11
Nov

Having had one normal pregnancy, Emma Bailey assumed that her second experience of childbirth would progress relatively smoothly. But, at 34 weeks, she began to suffer sudden bursts of stabbing pain just underneath her ribcage. “It was really excruciating pain,” she remembers. “I was admitted to hospital, but they sent me home, saying it was […]

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