USE OF REAL TIME CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING AND INTRAVENOUS INSULIN IN TYPE 1 DIABETIC MOTHERS TO PREVENT RESPIRATORY DISTRESS AND HYPOGLYCAEMIA IN INFANTS

Use of real time continuous glucose monitoring and intravenous insulin in type 1 diabetic mothers to prevent respiratory distress and hypoglycaemia in infants

Abstract Background Pregnancy in Type 1 diabetic patients is a precarious condition, both for mother and fetus with increased the risk of prematurity and, immediately after delivery with risk of respiratory distress syndrome and hypoglycaemia in newborns.A strict control and monitoring of diabetes throughout pregnancy is important in reducing the i

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Research, evidence and policymaking: the perspectives of policy actors on improving uptake of evidence in health policy development and implementation in Uganda

Abstract Background Use of evidence in health policymaking plays an important role, especially in resource-constrained settings where informed decisions on resource allocation are paramount.Several knowledge translation (KT) models have been developed, but few have been applied to health policymaking in low income countries.If KT models are expecte

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Quantification of mortality and morbidity in general population of heavily-industrialized city of Abadan: Effect of long-term exposure

Introduction: In the 21st century, air pollution has become a global and environmental challenge.The increase in cases of illness and mortality due to air pollution is not hidden from anyone.Therefore, in this study, we estimated the mortality rate due to cause by air pollution agents (PM2.5) in the southernmost city of Khuzestan province (Abadan c

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