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Anaemia / Postpartum haemorrhage / Research

Tranexamic acid cuts life-threatening bleeding after birth, but anaemia prevention is critical, studies show 

Two papers from the WOMAN Trials Collaborators, published in The Lancet today, reveal important evidence on the effects of the drug tranexamic acid (TXA) on postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) and life-threatening …

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Anaemia / Postpartum haemorrhage / Research

Looking ahead: What next for WHO’s roadmap to fight PPH and WOMAN Trials research to reduce maternal deaths  

This article was written by the WOMAN Trials team.   A year ago today, the WHO released its first roadmap to combat deaths from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) – a condition …

The WOMAN Trials Writing Committee
Milestones / Research

Discussions on data, drafts and dissemination: The WOMAN Trials writing committee meeting  

“Some of the most disadvantaged women took part in the WOMAN-2 Trial. They shared their experiences with us so that we could learn from them.   “This is why we’ve been …

Professor Nike Bello says: "I would like that my life's work in research has been useful."
Anaemia / Postpartum haemorrhage / Research

Clinical Trials Day: Celebrating the trailblazers seeking to make childbirth safer  

On 20 May, Clinical Trials Day (ICTD), we celebrate the trailblazers among us who are making an impact through their research. Trailblazers are those who power the advancement of human …

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Anaemia / Postpartum haemorrhage / Research

International Women’s Day: Why are the most vulnerable women excluded from clinical trials?

Written by Professor Ian Roberts, Professor of Epidemiology at LSHTM and co-lead of the WOMAN-2 Trial. Equality, diversity and inclusion are social justice issues at the heart of International Women’s …

Members of the I'M WOMAN team
Postpartum haemorrhage / Research

I’M WOMAN Trial to start recruitment

After a lot of hard work behind the scenes, we are thrilled to announce that the I’M WOMAN Trial will start recruitment imminently. Trial materials are on route to study …

A mother cuddles her new born as she prepares to leave the antenatal ward, UCH, Ibadan
Anaemia / Postpartum haemorrhage / Research

Tackling anaemia could be crucial in minimising postpartum haemorrhage, new study suggests 

A paper published today in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis from authors based at Semmelweis University in Hungary and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) shows …

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