Thursday, October 25, 2007
The World’s Technology Correspondent Clark Boyd reports on the MacArthur Foundation’s multi-million dollar initiative to drastically cut the mortality rate of women worldwide who die from complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
Suellen Miller, CNM, PhD, was interviewed to talk about maternal mortality in developing countries and her studies that show how the low-tech non-pneumatic anti-shock garment (NASG) can save mothers’ lives. Miller is associate professor in the UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services and director of the Safe Motherhood Programs of the UCSF Women’s Global Health Imperative.
Related Links:
Maternal Health Focus of MacArthur Grant
The World, Oct. 19, 2007
MacArthur Commits $11 Million to Further UCSF Work in Maternal Safety
UCSF News Release, Oct. 19, 2007
Low-tech Garment Holds Promise in Preventing Maternal Death Related to Childbirth
UCSF News Release, Feb. 27, 2006
