Introduction: Simple, rapid tests that can be used at the point-of-care (POC) can improve
access to diagnostic services and overall patient management in resource-limited settings …

Neonates and children in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) contribute to the
highest number of sepsis-associated deaths globally. Interventions to prevent sepsis …

Sepsis, which includes infection followed by inflammation, is one of the leading causes of
death among neonates worldwide. The major attribute of this disease process is …

METHODS: 100 first-trimester low-risk obstetric patients were enrolled in a controlled study.
50 patients were placed on an alternative prenatal care schedule (8 visits), supplemented …

Highlights•A high proportion of deaths during pregnancy, birth and the first month of life are
preventable.•Increased attention and investment in maternal and newborn health requires …

BACKGROUND Point-of-care technology (POCT) provides actionable information at the site
of care to allow rapid clinical decision-making. With healthcare emphasis shifting toward …

The effective use of big data within neonatal intensive care units has great potential to
support a new wave of clinical discovery, leading to earlier detection and prevention of a …

Reducing the global diseases burden requires effective diagnosis and treatment. In the
developing world, accurate diagnosis can be the most expensive and time-consuming …

Background Continuous physiological monitoring technologies are important for
strengthening hospital care for neonates, particularly in resource-constrained settings, and …

Purpose To showcase several current national initiatives that focus on reducing maternal
mortality and severe maternal morbidity and promote postpartum health and wellness for all …