Heart Drug Could Increase Survival Rates for Children With Ependymoma
Researchers have discovered that repurposing a heart drug could significantly increase the survival rate for children with ependymoma, according to a study….
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New Health Care Model Launches in Nigeria to Improve Women and Children’s Health
The World Bank-supported Saving One Million Lives Program for Results aims to improve the coverage and quality of key maternal and child health services.
Nigeria to vaccinate 26 million people in the 2nd phase of the yellow fever vaccination campaign
The Government of Nigeria – with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF aims to vaccinate 26.2 million people during the second phase of its biggest-ever yellow fever campaign as it seeks to establish high population immunity nationwide.
Video: The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, Weeps Over Child’s Death For Mother’s Lack Of $5
According to him, the inequalities in society have caused so much hardship with the poor paying the ultimate sacrifice.
WHO Health Alert brings COVID-19 facts to billions via WhatsApp
Today, WHO is launching a messaging service with partners WhatsApp and Facebook to keep people safe from coronavirus…
Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing in Children and Adolescents After Surgery: An Expert Panel Opinion
Kelley-Quon LI, Kirkpatrick MG, Ricca RL, et al. Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing in Children and Adolescents After Surgery: An Expert Panel Opinion. JAMA Surg. 2021 Jan 1;156(1):76-90. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2020.5045. (Evidence-based guideline)
Maternal and Neonatal Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 in Pregnancy: An Overview of Systematic Reviews
Background: A considerable number of systematic reviews, with substantial heterogeneity regarding their methods and included populations, on the impact of COVID-19 on infected pregnant women and their neonates, has emerged…
Evidence base for point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for diagnosis of skull fractures in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Alexandridis G, Verschuuren EW, Rosendaal AV, et al. Evidence base for point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for diagnosis of skull fractures in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Emerg Med J. 2020 Dec 3. pii: emermed-2020-209887. doi: 10.1136/emermed-2020-209887. (Systematic review)