Chronic mountain sickness (CMS) is a significant public health problem for the more than 140 million persons residing at high altitudes (>2500 m) yet its etiology remains incompletely urderstood because, in part, the ...

Perinatal environment plays a crucial role in brain development and determines its function through life. Epidemiological studies and clinical reports link perinatal exposure to infection and/or immune activation to various ...

Background: Women around the globe are increasingly engaging with pregnancy and parenting apps, almost becoming a routine part of the maternity experience. However, little is known about what perinatal women and health ...

Objective: To describe the demographic characteristics, obstetric history, antenatal care, delivery care and newborn conditions treated in public services in the province of Azuay Methods: Descriptive study from databases ...

Introduction: Chronic mountain sickness (CMS) is a significant public health problem for the more than 140 million persons living at high altitudes (>2500 m) yet its etiology remains incompletely understood, in part, ...

The development of research involving the training and performance of health professionals in dealing with situations of death and grief has grown in recent years. In obstetrics, perinatal losses are quite common events, ...

OBJECTIVE: To identify the spatial distribution patterns and areas of higher risk of preventable perinatal mortality in the city of Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil. METHODS: We carried out a spatial aggregated study in ...

Birth asphyxia also termed perinatal asphyxia is an obstetric complication that strongly affects brain structure and function. Central nervous system is highly susceptible to oxidative damage caused by perinatal asphyxia ...