Neonatal jaundice is predominantly a benign condition that affects 60%–80% of newborns
worldwide but progresses to potentially harmful severe hyperbilirubinaemia in some …

While the high costs of neonatal intensive care have been a topic of increasing study, the
financial impact on families have been less frequently reported or summarized. We …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions affect provision and quality of neonatal
care. This global study explores parents' experiences regarding the impact of the restrictions …

Background Studies on economic impact of sickle cell disease (SCD) are scanty despite its
being common among children in developing countries who are mostly Africans. Objective …

The major causes of newborn deaths in sub-Saharan Africa are well-known and countries
are gradually implementing evidence-based interventions and strategies to reduce these …

Background The first month of life is the period with the highest risk of dying. Despite
knowledge of effective interventions, newborn mortality is high and utilization of health care …

The Greek state has reduced their funding on health as part of broader efforts to limit the
large fiscal deficits and rising debt ratios to GDP. Benefits cuts and limitations of Social …

Background Leukemia can create a significant economic burden on the patients and their
families. The objective of this study is to assess the medical expenditure and compensation …

Background There are no published studies on the costs of hospital-acquired neonatal
bloodstream infection (BSI) in Ghana. Therefore, this study aims to calculate the cost and …

Tanzania is among the top five countries with a high burden of sickle cell disease (SCD) in
the world. Even though the effects of SCD on quality of life have been documented in other …