London School Of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine

This study tested whether starting kangaroo mother care (skin-to-skin contact) early, before babies are stable, reduces deaths in low birth weight newborns. Over 2,200 babies weighing 700-2000 grams at four Ugandan hospitals took part. The goal was to see if early KMC cuts 7-day …

This study tested a strategy of using rapid point-of-care tests to screen pregnant women for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis during routine antenatal visits in Zimbabwe. Over 1,000 women participated to see if immediate testing and t…

This study looked at 261 infants in low-income areas of Maputo, Mozambique to see if cleaner surroundings help the rotavirus vaccine work better. Researchers checked babies' blood and stool after vaccination to measure immune response and gut infections. The goal is to understand…

This study tested whether a smartphone app can help working adults eat more plant-based foods and less meat. 147 participants were split into three groups: one with no app, one with the basic app, and one with an enhanced app featuring recipes and tips. The researchers focused on…