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 | Natasha Raygaan Rhodauniversity of cape town Verified email at uct.ac.za Cited by 939 |
[HTML][HTML] Changes in preterm birth and stillbirth during COVID-19 lockdowns in 26 countries
Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of infant mortality worldwide. Changes in PTB rates,
ranging from −90% to +30%, were reported in many countries following early COVID-19 …
ranging from −90% to +30%, were reported in many countries following early COVID-19 …
[HTML][HTML] Early clinical signs in neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy predict an abnormal amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram at age 6 hours
…, MC Harrison, M Chandrasekaran, NR Rhoda… - BMC pediatrics, 2013 - Springer
Background An early clinical score predicting an abnormal amplitude-integrated
electroencephalogram (aEEG) or moderate-severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) may …
electroencephalogram (aEEG) or moderate-severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) may …
Implementation of the every newborn action plan: progress and lessons learned
…, KE Dickson, B Daelmans, N Zaka, NR Rhoda… - Seminars in …, 2015 - Elsevier
Progress in reducing newborn mortality has lagged behind progress in reducing maternal
and child deaths. The Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) was launched in 2014, with the aim …
and child deaths. The Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) was launched in 2014, with the aim …
Defining hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy in newborn infants: benchmarking in a South African population
Objectives: There are few population-based studies of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
in sub-Saharan Africa, and the published criteria that are used to define and grade HIE …
in sub-Saharan Africa, and the published criteria that are used to define and grade HIE …
Understanding the causes of preterm birth: solutions depend on context
An estimated 14· 8 million babies are born preterm every year, before 37 completed weeks
of gestation. 1 Of these, around a million die because of direct complications, 2 another 912 …
of gestation. 1 Of these, around a million die because of direct complications, 2 another 912 …
[HTML][HTML] From Pre-Implementation to Institutionalization: Lessons From Sustaining a Perinatal Audit Program in South Africa
Introduction: Maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR), or related
forms of maternal and perinatal death audits, can strengthen health systems. We explore the …
forms of maternal and perinatal death audits, can strengthen health systems. We explore the …
[HTML][HTML] Respiratory interventions for preterm infants in LMICs: a prospective study from Cape Town, South Africa
Background Preterm birth is a global public health issue and complications of preterm birth
result in the death of approximately 1 million infants each year, 99% of which are in low-and-…
result in the death of approximately 1 million infants each year, 99% of which are in low-and-…
Reducing neonatal deaths in South Africa: Progress and challenges
Although current levels of the neonatal mortality rate (NMR) are within reach of the Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG) target of 12 per 1 000 live births, the absolute number of …
Development Goal (SDG) target of 12 per 1 000 live births, the absolute number of …
The influence of birth site on short-term outcomes of encephalopathic newborn infants treated with therapeutic hypothermia at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town …
V Nakibuuka - 2015 - open.uct.ac.za
Background: International consensus guidelines recommend that term or near-term newborns
with moderate or severe hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) should be treated with …
with moderate or severe hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) should be treated with …
Induced hypothermia for infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy using a servo-controlled fan: an exploratory pilot study
OBJECTIVE. Several trials suggest that hypothermia is beneficial in selected infants with
hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. However, the cooling methods used required repeated …
hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. However, the cooling methods used required repeated …