Approximately 77% of the world's population lives in developing countries, where poverty prevails, and leads to high mortality and morbidity rates. About 95% of the world's population growth occurs ...in these countries, which are least equipped to meet the problem. Proper use of contraception is vital for these nations. The percentage of sexually active teenagers around the world is rising. However, only a minority of them use effective barrier contraceptives that protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Changes in contraceptive use could improve maternal and child health, reduce population growth, and ensure better provision of resources around the world.
Essential thrombocythemia and pregnancy Rahimi-Levene, N; Hagay, Z; Elchalal, U ...
American journal of hematology,
April 1994, Volume:
45, Issue:
4
Journal Article
Congenital dislocation of the knee was diagnosed antenatally in an abdominal flat plate. This is probably the first time that this condition has been diagnosed prior to delivery. Examination of the ...newborn after delivery revealed dislocation of the right hip and knee. The obstetric and orthopedic implications and suggested treatment are discussed.
Post-term pregnancy is associated with increased perinatal mortality. In a retrospective study based on our post-term protocol from 1990 until May 1995 1,798 post-term pregnant women with reliable ...dating were evaluated for expectant management. A group of 2,633 pregnant women who delivered between 37 and 41 weeks during 1994 served as a control group. The perinatal mortality (0.56 per 1,000 vs. 0.75 per 1,000 in the control group) was similar in both groups. The incidence of induction of labor (7.45% vs. 7% in the control group), meconium of more than +1 (5.2% vs. 4% in the control group), shoulder dystocia (0.33% vs. 0.19%), high birthweight (> 4,500 g) (1% vs. 1%), and cesarean section rates (7.5% vs. 7% in the control group) were similar. However the fetal distress rates (11.6% vs 16%; P = .004), instrumental deliveries (10.1% vs. 13%, P = .002), and the rate of 5-minute Apgar score of less then 7 (1.1% vs. 5%, P = .000001) were found to be significantly lower in the post-date group than in the control group. We conclude that the expectant management and our intensive observation and follow-up in post-term is indicated for both mother and fetus.
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