India’s latest MMR shows a declining trend

India’s latest MMR shows a declining trend

Image for representation. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India declined to 93 per lakh live births in 2019-21 from 97 in 2018-20, and 103 in 2017-2019, according to the latest data released by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. The data show the highest … Read more

Using AI to Predict Perinatal Health Outcomes: An Overview – ET HealthWorld

Using AI to Predict Perinatal Health Outcomes: An Overview – ET HealthWorld

By Dr Dhwani Almaula The world is observing an exponential growth in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. This has major potential to support maternal and neonatal healthcare in low-resource settings, although the development of these technologies is in its nascent stage. AI solutions targeted to improve perinatal health and impacting clinical … Read more

Fixing the Maternal Health Problem in the U.S.: Signs of Hope?

Fixing the Maternal Health Problem in the U.S.: Signs of Hope?

Dec. 14, 2021 — In the U.S., nearly 4 million women a year prepare to give birth, looking forward to the joy to come. But for some, the dream turns tragic. About 700 women die each year either during their pregnancy or in the weeks after the birth. And another 60,000 have pregnancy-related or childbirth-related … Read more