Ending Eclampsia, 2018 This infographic provides data on risk factors, policies, health system capacity and community perceptions in Guatemala-specific data on demographics, health risks, barriers to accessing care, pregnancy-related care, maternal death data, newborn/infant death data, national/provincial policies, and delivery…
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Clinical outcomes of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital
Ending Eclampsia, 2018 Data collection and analysis are ongoing for this study, and findings will be shared in May 2018.
Exploring opportunities for preventing and managing pre-eclampsia/eclampsia
Ending Eclampsia, 2018 Analysis of data collected in 2017 is currently ongoing for this study. Findings will be shared in February 2018. Findings will highlight existing barriers and opportunities for PE/E prevention and treatment, and can inform national policies and…
Maternal adverse effects of different antenatal magnesium sulphate regimens for improving maternal and infant outcomes: a systematic review
BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth, 2013 Appropriate administration of antenatal magnesium sulphate was not shown to be associated with serious maternal adverse effects, though an increase in ‘minor’ adverse effects and treatment cessation was shown. Researchers recommend larger trials to determine optimal…
Predictive Value of the sFlt-1: PlGF Ratio in Women with Suspected Preeclampsia
The New England Journal of Medicine, 2016 Findings showed that an sFlt-1 :P1GF ratio of 38 or lower can be used to predict the short term absence of pre-eclampsia.