”Postpartum hemorrhage poses one of the greatest single global threats to the health and well-being of women during childbirth. Much has been written in the world press about the scope of the problem.

May 7, 2009 — Pelvic arterial embolization for postpartum hemorrhage may be safe and effective, according to the results of a large, single-center series reported in the May issue of Obstetrics & ...

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide, particularly in the least developed and developing countries. Of the 14 million female patients affected each year, ...

Current estimates of postpartum hemorrhage prevalence often rely on subjective visual estimation of blood loss for diagnosis, which might underestimate the burden of this complication. In a ...

NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 14, 2023--A study led by Columbia obstetricians has shown that a new intrauterine device can rapidly control postpartum hemorrhage, a major cause of severe maternal morbidity and ...

Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of preventable maternal death around the world, and innovation in treatment for the issue has remained largely stagnant. Menlo Park, Calif.-based ...

Researchers at Columbia University have found that accidental drug overdose, homicide, and suicide are the leading causes of ...

“No woman should fear for her life when giving birth. Effective solutions to tackle postpartum bleeding need to be available and accessible so that all women can experience a safe birth and a healthy ...

Accidental overdose caused 5.2 deaths per 100,000 births, while homicide and suicide combined accounted for 3.9 per 100,000.