Jenny Riches
@jennyriches.bsky.social
Global Maternal Health Researcher. Obstetrics & Gynaecology doctor.
Visiting APT-Sepsis study site in Malawi. Staff told us that implementation of a bundle to prevent, detect and manage maternal infection has led to a dramatic reduction in cases of post-CS peritonitis, a devastating condition often requiring hysterectomy #sepsis @catrionawaitt.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Visiting APT-Sepsis study site in Malawi. Staff told us that implementation of a bundle to prevent, detect and manage maternal infection has led to a dramatic reduction in cases of post-CS peritonitis, a devastating condition often requiring hysterectomy #sepsis @catrionawaitt.bsky.social
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Congratulations to @jennymriches who today passed her PhD viva and also published her second paper in @GlobalHealthBMJ in the space of a month! Her thesis has identified key areas where intervention, often simple, may save lives! gh.bmj.com/content/10/1...
January 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Congratulations to @jennymriches who today passed her PhD viva and also published her second paper in @GlobalHealthBMJ in the space of a month! Her thesis has identified key areas where intervention, often simple, may save lives! gh.bmj.com/content/10/1...
We found a high burden of maternal death following CS in this low-resource setting, particularly related to infection. Multiple health systems factors contributed.There is urgent need to develop and trial interventions to improve the safety of CS in such settings #maternalhealth
Maternal mortality following caesarean section in a low-resource setting: a National Malawian Surveillance Study
Background Caesarean section (CS) is the most common major surgery conducted globally, with rates rising. CS also contributes to maternal morbidity and mortality, with increased risks in low-resource ...
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November 24, 2024 at 7:58 PM
We found a high burden of maternal death following CS in this low-resource setting, particularly related to infection. Multiple health systems factors contributed.There is urgent need to develop and trial interventions to improve the safety of CS in such settings #maternalhealth