Background: Postpartum support is recommended to prevent infant and maternal morbidity.
This review examined the published evidence of the effectiveness of postpartum support …

… In 2014, the CDC removed its recommendation for routine additional testing when a NAAT
is positive for C trachomatis; however, there is still a recommendation to consider retesting …

This paper presents the results of a systematic review that analysed the literature on factors
influencing societal acceptance and stakeholders’ perceptions of hydrogen related …

For personal use only. Not to be reproduced without permission of The Lancet. number of
places available at Canadian medical schools in the 1980s has now created a shortage of …

Methods The standard NRP course was taught in small groups (three to five residents per
instructor) by our family medicine faculty, with the assistance of a neonatologist. All residents …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of the community based Cardiovascular Health
Awareness Program (CHAP) on morbidity from cardiovascular disease. Design Community …

Background: The Baby‐Friendly Hospital Initiative was launched by the World Health
Organization and UNICEF in 1989 to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding worldwide. The …

Background Appropriate screening may reduce the mortality and morbidity of colorectal,
breast, and cervical cancers. However, effective implementation strategies are warranted if the …

l-Asparaginase therapy for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia causes deficiencies of
plasma hemostatic proteins, especially antithrombin, plasminogen, and fibrinogen. Severe …

This statement is intended for health care professionals caring for neonates (preterm to 1
month of age). The objectives of this statement are to: 1. Increase awareness that neonates …