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Global and Regional Causes of Maternal Deaths 2009-20

The findings highlight the need to strengthen key aspects of maternity care, including antenatal services that detect risks early in pregnancy and prevent severe complications; lifesaving obstetrics that can manage critical birth-related emergencies like haemorrhage or embolism, and postnatal care. Most maternal deaths occur during or shortly after childbirth, making this a critical window to save lives.

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Brexpiprazole and Sertraline Combination Treatment in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Results of this randomized clinical trial show that brexpiprazole + sertraline combination treatment statistically significantly improved PTSD symptoms vs sertraline + placebo, indicating its potential as a new efficacious treatment for PTSD. Brexpiprazole + sertraline was tolerated by most participants, with a safety profile consistent with that of brexpiprazole in approved indications.

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The Effect of Colloid Oatmeal Compared to Colloid Cream on Diaper Rash Among Preterm Neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Diaper rash is a frequent diagnosis among neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It is characterized by an acute inflammatory eruption of the skin in the diaper area.

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FDA Clarifies Policies for Compounders as National GLP-1 Supply Begins to Stabilize

The FDA has resolved the shortage of semaglutide injection products, a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medication, meeting US demand, ending a nearly 3-year shortage. Patients and prescribers may still see intermittent and limited localized supply disruptions as the products move through the supply chain from the manufacturer and distributors to local pharmacies.

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Prone Positioning in a Pregnant Woman With Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

This case report describes the use of prone positioning in a pregnant patient. The report offers critical care nurses insights into the clinical management of patients who are pregnant or have intra-abdominal hypertension.

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Large-Bore Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in the Management of Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism

PEERLESS met its primary end point in favor of LBMT compared with CDT in treatment of intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism. LBMT had lower rates of clinical deterioration and/or bailout and postprocedural intensive care unit use compared with CDT, with no difference in mortality or bleeding.

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Improving Cardiogenic Shock Team Activation Through Nurse Education and Alert Implementation

Nursing staff interventions regarding shock team activation significantly improved the time of diagnosis and acceptance of patients with cardiogenic shock in a cardiovascular hospital, enhancing the overall quality of care provided to these patients.

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Patient Self-Guided Interventions to Reduce Sedative Use and Improve Sleep

Results of the YAWNS NB randomized clinical trial show that, as a simple, scalable, direct-to-patient intervention, YAWNS-1 substantially reduced BZRA use and improved sleep outcomes. It could be implemented to transform insomnia care for older adults at the population level.

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FDA Approves Drug for Heart Disorder Caused by Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis

FDA approved Attruby (acoramidis) to treat adults with cardiomyopathy (disorder that affects heart muscle) of wild-type or variant (hereditary) transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) to reduce death and hospitalization related to heart problems.

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Preventing Hypothermia in Newborns With Congenital Anomalies in the Delivery Room

The interventions significantly reduced the number of neonates admitted to the ICU with hypothermia. Implementation of thermoregulation bundles should apply to all neonates with congenital anomalies to decrease risks associated with hypothermia.

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