Variation in reported neonatal group B streptococcal disease incidence in developing countries
AF Dagnew, MC Cunnington, Q Dube… - Clinical infectious …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal sepsis in developed
countries. Its burden in the developing world is less clear. Studies reporting neonatal GBS …
countries. Its burden in the developing world is less clear. Studies reporting neonatal GBS …
[HTML][HTML] Barriers and facilitators of facility-based kangaroo mother care in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
MLW Kinshella, T Hiwa, K Pickerill, M Vidler… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2021 - Springer
Background Hospital-based kangaroo mother care can help reduce preventable newborn
deaths and has been recommended by the World Health Organization in the care of low …
deaths and has been recommended by the World Health Organization in the care of low …
[HTML][HTML] Barriers and facilitators to implementing bubble CPAP to improve neonatal health in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
MLW Kinshella, CR Walker, T Hiwa, M Vidler… - Public health …, 2020 - Springer
Background Bubble continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has been shown to be
effective in supporting breathing in newborns with respiratory distress. The factors that …
effective in supporting breathing in newborns with respiratory distress. The factors that …
[HTML][HTML] Small and sick newborn care during the COVID-19 pandemic: global survey and thematic analysis of healthcare providers' voices and experiences
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting health systems globally. Maternity care
disruptions have been surveyed, but not those related to vulnerable small newborns. We …
disruptions have been surveyed, but not those related to vulnerable small newborns. We …
[HTML][HTML] Safety and efficacy of a typhoid conjugate vaccine in Malawian children
Background Typhoid fever caused by multidrug-resistant H58 Salmonella Typhi is an
increasing public health threat in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods We conducted a phase 3 …
increasing public health threat in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods We conducted a phase 3 …
Point-of-care device to diagnose and monitor neonatal jaundice in low-resource settings
PA Keahey, ML Simeral, KJ Schroder… - Proceedings of the …, 2017 - National Acad Sciences
Newborns are at increased risk of jaundice, a condition in which excess bilirubin
accumulates in blood. Left untreated, jaundice can lead to neurological impairment and …
accumulates in blood. Left untreated, jaundice can lead to neurological impairment and …
Emerging resistance to empiric antimicrobial regimens for pediatric bloodstream infections in Malawi (1998–2017)
Background The adequacy of the World Health Organization's Integrated Management of
Childhood Illness (IMCI) antimicrobial guidelines for the treatment of suspected severe …
Childhood Illness (IMCI) antimicrobial guidelines for the treatment of suspected severe …
Mathematical modeling to assess the drivers of the recent emergence of typhoid fever in Blantyre, Malawi
Abstract Background. Multiyear epidemics of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi have been
reported from countries across eastern and southern Africa in recent years. In Blantyre …
reported from countries across eastern and southern Africa in recent years. In Blantyre …
[PDF][PDF] Implementing early infant diagnosis of HIV infection at the primary care level: experiences and challenges in Malawi
Q Dube, A Dow, C Chirambo, J Lebov… - Bulletin of the World …, 2012 - SciELO Public Health
PROBLEM: Malawi's national guidelines recommend that infants exposed to the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) be tested at 6 weeks of age. Rollout of services for early infant …
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) be tested at 6 weeks of age. Rollout of services for early infant …
“They have already thrown away their chicken”: barriers affecting participation by HIV-infected women in care and treatment programs for their infants in Blantyre …
MC Donahue, Q Dube, A Dow, E Umar, A Van Rie - AIDS care, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
HIV-infected infants and young children are at high risk of serious illness and death.
Morbidity and mortality can be greatly reduced through early infant diagnosis (EID) of HIV …
Morbidity and mortality can be greatly reduced through early infant diagnosis (EID) of HIV …