Gynaecologist says prolonged menstrual flow may be early sign of fibroid
“Such women might develop anaemia, headache, lightheadedness and fatigue." … “A fibroid projecting into the womb might either block an embryo from implanting there or cause problems with the pregnancy like miscarriages," she said. Offor said that …
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HC calls for status report on mortality rate
The MS G B Pant has also pointed out other nutritional programmes like anaemia prophylaxis, tetanus immunisation, ante natal check ups and weight monitoring programmes of pregnant ladies at MCH centres can detect malnutrition at an early age where …
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Later cord clamping healthier for most babies
11th July 2013 — Delaying clamping of the umbilical cord after birth gives newborn babies healthier blood and iron levels, according to a new review of research. Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia are linked to poor brain and neural development.
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The Dragons Against Blood
The 9-year old was rushed to hospital after her malaria became compounded with anaemia. Her family donated the blood she needed. In the time it took to screen and match the blood, she was dead, remembers her uncle Mansur Tukur, head of Safe Blood …
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Teelucksingh: Standardise screening for diabetes
It is time to implement a "standard approach" to screening for diabetes during pregnancy in the nation's hospitals to secure the wellbeing of future generations. So said Prof Surujpal Teelucksingh, professor of Medicine at the University of the West …
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