Article Sections. Postpartum hemorrhage is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Most postpartum hemorrhages are caused by uterine atony and occur in the immediate postpartum period. Expectant or physiologic management of the third stage of labor has been compared with active management in several studies.
By Mayo Clinic Staff. Only a brain biopsy or an examination of brain tissue after death (autopsy) can confirm the presence of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. But doctors often can make an accurate diagnosis based on your medical and personal history, a neurological exam, and certain diagnostic tests.
After the results are in, patients can be referred to a doctor for further treatment and testing if necessary. The researchers are using this method in a new experiment, in which they use handwriting analysis to evaluate the degree of Parkinsonâs patientsâ improved functioning after the implanting of brain pacemakers.