As newborn syphilis cases rise, maternal screening urged
Written by adminNewborn syphilis cases have shot up in the United States in recent years, so an expert panel is reaffirming the need to screen all pregnant women for the infection.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that can be passed from pregnant women to their babies—in what doctors call congenital syphilis. Since 2012, U.S. government figures show, congenital syphilis has nearly doubled.
Sosok Dibalik Keberhasilan Puskesmas Sukamerindu
Written by adminBENGKULU – Unit Pelaksana Teknis Daerah (UPTD) Puskesmas Sukamerindu, Kecamatan Sungai Serut, Kota Bengkulu terus berupaya meningkatan pelayanan kesehatan bagi warganya.
Salah satu inovasi puskesmas ini adalah program Antenatal Care atau biasa disingkat ANC. Program ini bertujuan untuk menekan angka kematian ibu dan bayi pada masa kehamilan.
Eclampsia, cause of maternal deaths in Central Region
Written by adminThe Central Regional Health Directorate has identified eclampsia as the leading cause of maternal deaths in the region.
Eclampsia is a condition in which one or more convulsions occur in a pregnant woman suffering from high blood pressure, often followed by coma and posing a threat to the health of mother and baby.
