MANILA, Philippines — The number of dengue cases and deaths dropped significantly in the first four months of 2021 compared to the same period last year as health authorities continue to intensify measures against the illness amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an official from the Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday.
Birth outcomes following cesarean delivery on maternal request: a population-based cohort study
BACKGROUND: Data on the effect of cesarean delivery on maternal request (CDMR) on maternal and neonatal outcomes are inconsistent and often limited by inadequate case definitions and other methodological issues. Our objective was to evaluate the trends, determinants and outcomes of CDMR using an intent-to-treat approach.
Ketua KPK Pertanyakan Tingginya Operasi Caesar Lewat JKN
Ketua Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) Firli Bahuri mempertanyakan data klaim persalinan lewat operasi caesar di rumah sakit yang menggunakan sistem Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN). Dari data yang ia dapat sebanyak 90 persen ibu-ibu melahirkan melalui operasi caesar.
New Report Reveals Better Approach for Elderly Care
An increasing body of evidence indicates that the best place for quality of life for elderly people is in their own homes. Care homes and nursing homes in the UK use an institutionalised and inflexible model of care which, despite the best efforts of carers, cannot provide a safe, dignified and happy life for residents. The pandemic over the past year has laid bare the failings in the current approach to care of our elderly population.
Setiap Orang Bisa Berkontribusi Bagi Mutu Kehidupan Lansia
Alzheimer Indonesia (Alzi) bekerja sama dengan Ashoka Indonesia menyelenggarakan seminar daring bertema ‘Lansia dan Demensia: Peran Kita Semua (Lintas Generasi), mengemukakan perlunya keterlibatan lintas generasi dalam keluarga dan masyarakat bagi kesehatan dan kesejahteraan lansia, terutama mereka yang hidup dengan demensia’. Seminar dihelat untuk memperingati Hari Lanjut Usia Nasional (HLUN).
Why the role of midwives in health systems is more imperative now
We are witnessing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our health systems. As India reels under the second Covid wave, healthcare professionals are at the forefront, battling the pandemic in the mitigation of the spread and ensuring the continuity of essential healthcare services. The pandemic has brought to the fore the need for more human resources for health in the public health system.
Upaya Petugas Kesehatan dalam Mengurangi Angka Kematian Ibu di Tuban
Angka Kematian Ibu (AKI) adalah salah satu indikator yang menunjukan kesejahteraan masyarakat di dalam sebuah negara. Dan Indonesia juga memiliki tujuan untuk menurunkan angka kematian ibu di dalam salah satu tujuan dari Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
World Hypertension Day 2021: Importance of monitoring Blood Pressure to prevent hypertension amid COVID 19
World Hypertension Day is celebrated to raise awareness against hypertension. Coronavirus has wreaked havoc all over the world. Those with comorbidities such as diabetes, cancer, and hypertension are at a high risk of getting sick from Covid-19.
Hipertensi, Pembunuh Senyap di Nadi Kita
Hipertensi tidak langsung membunuh. Namun, ia memicu berbagai penyakit yang menjadi penyebab utama kematian dini. Jangan khawatir, ada banyak cara untuk menghindari. Kuncinya disiplin.
Surgical quality improvement driven by data surveillance, standardized processes and systems
The second comprehensive literature review on the underlying principles for the ACS Quality Verification Program looks at processes for identification and resolution of quality improvement issues