Nigeria: Rising Concerns On Maternal and Child Mortality in Nigeria
Akinola said the major causes of high maternal mortality rate in Nigeria are haemorrhage infection, hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, obstructed labour and anaemia, saying that any efforts by the government to reduce maternal mortality rates in the …
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JFPH, GAMBLOOD Organise Blood Donation Campaign
The programme was aimed at increasing public awareness on the importance of donating blood, especially to hospitals where, several patients, mostly pregnant women and children under five, often require blood transfusion. Speaking at the ceremony …
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Nutrition for every type of woman…
Vitamin C optimises the absorption of iron in the digestive system, which is why iron supplements are sometimes enriched with Vitamin C. Furthermore, certain B Vitamins are required for the treatment of certain types of anaemia. PMS Pre-menstrual …
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CHMP releases advice to manage risk of allergic reactions with intravenous …
The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has completed its review of intravenous iron-containing medicines used to treat iron deficiency and anaemia (low red blood cell counts) associated with low iron …
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How Iron Boosts Fertility
In addition, it is important to maintain a healthy level of iron intake during pregnancy so as to avoid the risk of anemia in pregnancy, as your baby will require some of your iron intake to develop; this will also help to reduce the risk of postpartum …
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Diagnosis of Parvovirus B19 Enhanced with Launch of Unique Highly Sensitive …
B19V infection during pregnancy can have severe consequences. Infection can … Chronic B19V infection can lead to persistent and severe anaemia and is also associated with conditions such as arthropathy, glomerulonephritis and neurological disease.
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