SGLT-2 inhibitors and AKI
Consultant Nephrologist Paraskevi Liaveri discusses the association between SGLT-2 inhibitors and acute kidney injury (AKI). Pharmacovigilance reports highlight a higher risk of AKI with these drugs, especially when combined with RAAS blockers, diuretics, or NSAIDs. Studies suggest potential mechani
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Understanding Maternal and Perinatal Deaths: Key Concepts and Quiz Contest
Explore key terminologies related to maternal and perinatal deaths through an interactive quiz contest. Participants will define terms such as MMR, denominator, and multiplier. Join the session to enhance your knowledge on pregnancy-related deaths and improve awareness in maternal healthcare.
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Mandated Reporting Policies for Perinatal Substance Use: A Systematic Review of the Literature
This systematic review explores mandated reporting policies in the U.S. concerning perinatal substance use. It highlights the impact of substance use on perinatal and infant health, the disparities in reporting practices, and the need for early interventions to protect vulnerable populations.
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Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response Orientation Program
This orientation program aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to understand and effectively implement Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) in hospitals. Participants will learn the rationale and process of MPDSR, complete review forms accurately, identif
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Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) Monitoring Checklist for Hospitals
This presentation discusses the importance of monitoring the Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) process, analyzing data, and using it to improve the quality of care. It covers the objectives of the session, including using data to address root causes of deaths and ensurin
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Regulation of Energy Homeostasis by AMPK System and Its Modulation Factors
The AMPK system plays a crucial role in regulating energy homeostasis by sensing the cellular AMP:ATP ratio and responding to metabolic stresses that affect ATP production or consumption. AMPK is activated by factors such as hypoxia, glucose deprivation, and metabolic inhibitors, as well as by compo
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Trafford Talking Therapies: Mental Health Support for Perinatal Clients
Trafford Talking Therapies is a primary care service offering evidence-based treatments for adults experiencing anxiety and depression. They prioritize perinatal clients from conception to 2 years postpartum, recognizing the importance of parental mental health. The service covers a range of present
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Understanding Child and Young People's Health in Milton Keynes City
The Milton Keynes City JSNA Children & Young People Executive Summary highlights key health indicators such as smoking during pregnancy, teenage parenting impacts, obesity risks, and perinatal mental health issues. It also emphasizes the importance of early access to maternity services, breastfeedin
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Trafford Talking Therapies: Perinatal Mental Health Support
Providing evidence-based treatments for adults with anxiety and depression, Trafford Talking Therapies prioritizes perinatal clients from conception to 2 years, emphasizing the importance of the parent-infant relationship. They offer support for various mental health issues and deliver cognitive-beh
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Causes of Disabilities Across Different Stages of Life
Disabilities can arise at various stages of life, including prenatal, perinatal, infancy, early childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. The causes of disabilities can be categorized into prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal factors. Prenatal causes include genetic deformities, maternal health
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Respiratory Assessment
Conducting a thorough respiratory assessment is crucial in detecting early signs of deterioration in patients. This guide covers the key aspects of respiratory assessment, including assessing breathing, identifying different types of hypoxia, indications for assessment, pulse oximetry, visual and ta
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Maternal and Child Health Indicators: Objectives and Mortality Rates
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services aim for the reduction of maternal, perinatal, infant, and childhood mortality and morbidity, promotion of reproductive health, and physical and psychological development of children and adolescents within families. The indicators focus on mortality rates, inc
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Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) Overview
CPSP is a program in California that provides enhanced perinatal services for pregnant Medi-Cal eligible women to improve birth outcomes and reduce health care costs. The program aims to decrease low birth weight, improve pregnancy outcomes, and ensure every baby gets a healthy start in life. Being
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Understanding Shock and Blood Transfusion in Surgery
Shock is a state of low tissue perfusion leading to metabolic changes like anaerobic metabolism and acidosis. As cellular hypoxia progresses, immune and coagulation responses are activated, impacting cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and endocrine systems. Shock can be classified into hypovolaemic
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Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response
This content discusses the Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) process, objectives, and setup in Nepal. It covers the MPDSR committee at hospitals, MPDSR forms and procedures, and the roles and responsibilities of individuals involved in the MPDSR process. The content aims
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Understanding Perinatal Mental Health Teams and Risk Factors
Explore the role and importance of perinatal mental health teams in providing specialized support during pregnancy and postpartum. Learn about red flags, risk factors, and interventions to address mental health concerns in perinatal period. Understand the prevalence of mental illness among pregnant
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Rare Case of Neonatal Meningitis with Antibiotic Challenge
A term male baby born with perinatal hypoxia developed neonatal meningitis with convulsions. Blood culture revealed Acinetobacter sp. and Pseudomonas sp. Empirical antibiotic therapy was escalated to Colistin and Ceftazidime due to resistance. Subsequent testing showed colonies resembling Pseudomona
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Oxygen Therapy in Veterinary Practice
Oxygen therapy is a crucial intervention in veterinary medicine, especially in emergency situations to address hypoxia and increase oxygen delivery to tissues. It involves delivering high concentrations of oxygen to optimize oxygen levels in the blood. Indications for oxygen therapy include hypoxia
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High-Altitude Physiology and Its Effects on the Human Body
Understanding the impact of high altitudes on human physiology is crucial for aviation and deep-sea activities. Barometric pressures and alveolar oxygen levels change significantly with altitude, leading to hypoxia-related issues. Factors like carbon dioxide and water vapor further affect alveolar o
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Diagnosis Criteria for Perinatal Asphyxia
Perinatal asphyxia refers to the interruption of oxygen supply to the fetus or newborn, leading to metabolic consequences and potential multiorgan dysfunction and long-term neurological issues. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) have
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Understanding Perinatal Loss and Grief: A Compassionate Approach
Exploring the sensitive topic of perinatal loss, this presentation delves into the emotional complexities faced by parents dealing with stillbirths and neonatal deaths. Covering issues in bereavement counseling, factors influencing grief reactions, and the cultural impact of loss, it offers insights
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The Long Term Plan in Mental Health Services: Key Ambitions and Achievements
Professor Tim Kendall, National Clinical Director for Mental Health, outlined key ambitions for mental health services in the NHS Long Term Plan by 2023/24. These include increased access to specialist perinatal mental health services, school-based support teams, and NICE-approved IAPT services. The
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Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response Quiz Contest
Explore key terminologies related to maternal and perinatal deaths through an engaging quiz contest. Participants will define terms, such as MMR and pregnancy-related death, in a competitive setting. The quiz format encourages active learning and understanding of important concepts in maternal and c
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Understanding Cell Injury and Adaptation in Pathology
Rudolph Virchow's concept of disease starting at the cellular level highlights how cells constantly face challenges in maintaining homeostasis. The plasma membrane acts as a barrier against external stressors, but when cells face excessive physiological stresses or pathological stimuli, they adapt o
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Advancements in Perinatal Mental Health Team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Perinatal Mental Health Team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has evolved since its inception in 2016, expanding into a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team. They have navigated challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic by adapting their methods of service delivery. The team introduced new ro
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Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) in Nepal
Explore the maternal and perinatal mortality status in Nepal, learn about the MPDSR's rationale, goal, components, and implementation status. Dive into a case scenario highlighting maternal deaths, background on maternal mortality, and global statistics, emphasizing the importance of improving mater
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Understanding Oxygenation and Respiratory System Function
Explore essential terms like alveoli, perfusion, atelectasis, and more in the context of respiratory system function. Learn about lung anatomy, oxygenation processes, and common respiratory disorders like dyspnea and hypoxia. Discover the crucial factors for maintaining normal respiratory function.
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Addressing Ocean Hypoxia Through Innovative Solutions
Reversing ocean hypoxia requires a paradigm shift towards cyclic nutrient use, increased efficiency in fertilizer use, and enhanced nutrient recovery from waste. The socioeconomic impacts of excess nutrients on marine ecosystems are substantial, highlighting the need for new partnerships and technol
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Climate Impacts on the U.S. West Coast: Insights and Challenges
Climate impacts on the U.S. West Coast, including marine heat waves, species range shifts, hypoxia, ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, sea level rise, and coastal erosion. Insights from experts like Jan Newton, NANOOS Director, highlight the significance of monitoring and addressing these en
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Understanding Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response
Explore the causes and classification of maternal and perinatal deaths, emphasizing the importance of determining the primary, contributory, and final causes of death. Learn how to categorize maternal deaths according to ICD-MM and perinatal deaths according to ICD-PM classifications. Delve into the
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Understanding Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) in Newborns
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) is a condition where a newborn aspirates meconium, the first substance discharged from the GI tract. This primarily affects term or post-term infants and can lead to airway obstruction, gas trapping, chemical pneumonitis, and PPHN. Risk factors include hypoxia and
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Understanding Cell Injury and Degeneration in Response to Various Stressors
Cell injury can result from multiple stressors such as hypoxia, physical agents, chemicals, microbes, immunologic factors, nutritional imbalances, and aging. This can lead to reversible changes (degeneration) or irreversible changes (necrosis). Types of degeneration include cloudy swelling, hydropic
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Understanding Cell Injury and its Causes in Pathology
Rudolph Virchow's concept of disease starting at the cellular level is explored in this content, focusing on the impact of the external environment on cell equilibrium. The role of the plasma membrane as a barrier and the definitions of normal cell function, adaptation, reversible injury, irreversib
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Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Clinical Competency Committee Summary June 5, 2018
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Clinical Competency Committee meeting held on June 5, 2018. Committee members included Elephant, MD (R4). Discussion on research and career mentorship, clinical experiences at various sites over the past 6 months - UWMC NICU, SCH NICU, UWMC MFM, SCH CICU. Focus
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Perinatal Substance Use Webinar: Addressing Challenges and Strategies
This webinar, conducted in partnership with the Indiana Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative and other organizations, focuses on the impact of opioid use disorder in pregnant women. Topics include screening, diagnosis, and management strategies, along with alarming statistics and recommendati
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National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA) Data Flow Overview
The National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA) collects data extracts from various datasets in England, Wales, and Scotland to improve maternity and perinatal services. The datasets include mortality registers, birth notification datasets, maternity services data sets, and more. The collected dat
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Fathers, Football, and Perinatal Loss: Understanding Men's Experiences
Research into perinatal loss and its impact on fathers has been limited compared to mothers. Men tend to internalize grief and lack access to adequate support services, influenced by societal expectations of masculinity. Initiatives like SANDS United, a football team for bereaved fathers, offer a un
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National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA) Data Flow Summary
The National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA) in England, Wales, and Scotland receives various datasets for maternal and perinatal care, including mortality data, birth notifications, maternity services data, and more. The datasets are pseudonymised and used for linkage, validation, case ascerta
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Association of Maternal Viral Load and CD4 Count with Perinatal HIV-1 Transmission Risk
Increased maternal viral load (MVL) and decreased CD4 cell counts have been linked to higher risks of perinatal and postnatal HIV-1 transmission during breastfeeding. The PROMISE Postpartum Component study examines the association between these factors and transmission risk, providing insights into
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Understanding Bipolar Disorder in the Perinatal Period
Jennifer McMahon, MD, presents insightful information on bipolar disorder in the perinatal period, covering epidemiology, diagnosis, screening, and management strategies. The presentation delves into the lifetime prevalence, subtypes, symptoms of mania and hypomania, and the key differences between
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