br In the cluster randomised controlled trial by Marcel Yote

2019-06-27

In the cluster randomised controlled trial by Marcel Yotebieng and colleagues (August, 2015) the addition of Step 10 of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)—that is, the provision of additional support for breastfeeding—did not enhance the effects of steps 1–9, and may even have lessened them.

Using the finding of a reduction in neonatal mortality

2019-06-27

Using the finding of a 12% reduction in neonatal mortality, Pitt and colleagues show that, even though the reduction in neonatal mortality was relatively modest, the intervention would still be cost-effective.

Despite a substantial reduction in global maternal

2019-06-27

Despite a substantial reduction in global maternal deaths due to postpartum haemorrhage between 1990 and 2013 (from 71 295 to 44 190), this condition continues to be the main cause of maternal mortality worldwide.

Second governments can play an important part in providing

2019-06-27

Second, governments can play an important part in providing incentives for industry to invest in discovering new uses for old drugs.

Frustratingly in the past years the world has

2019-06-27

Frustratingly, in the past 40 years the world has added only two new drugs to the arsenal against tuberculosis, the second most deadly infectious disease on the planet.

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2018-07-29