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- 1Sudanese Mothers Giving Birth in 'Clinics of Death'●Mothers in Sudan: Giving Birth in “Clinics of Death”
Mothers in Sudan are reportedly giving birth in conditions so dire that facilities have been described as 'clinics of death', pointing to a collapsing maternity care system amid the country's ongoing conflict. The account highlights the dangers women face during childbirth, including unsafe facilities and lack of medical support, as attention turns to the humanitarian toll of the war on pregnant women.
- 2Blood Test Can Tell Bacterial From Viral Infections in Newborns●Blood Test Differentiates Bacterial and Viral Infections in Newborns
A new blood test can distinguish between bacterial and viral infections in newborn babies, according to reports from Inside Precision Medicine. The finding could help clinicians avoid unnecessary antibiotics in infants with fever, a long-standing challenge since infection symptoms in newborns are hard to tell apart. Details of the study and its performance have drawn attention from the medical community.
- 3Blood test distinguishes bacterial from viral infections in newborns▼Blood test shows whether newborns with fever have bacterial or viral infection
Researchers have developed a blood test that can show whether a newborn with a fever has a bacterial or a viral infection. The finding matters because infants with fever are routinely admitted to hospital and given antibiotics as a precaution, since current methods cannot quickly tell the two causes apart. A faster, more accurate diagnosis could spare many babies unnecessary treatment and hospital stays.
- 4Sex differences in attention present at birth, study finds●Sex differences in attention are present at birth
Researchers at the University of Cambridge report that sex differences in attention can be detected in newborns, based on a new study. The finding is drawing discussion about what it suggests regarding innate cognitive differences between males and females, and how early such differences emerge. Commenters are debating the methodology, the size of the observed effect, and the broader social implications of the research.