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What we’re reading: an 80-cent plastic bag is saving mothers’ lives
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What we’re reading: an 80-cent plastic bag is saving mothers’ lives

So: a simple plastic pouch helps maternity teams measure blood loss and quickly spot dangerous postpartum hemorrhage. When paired with the right treatments, this low-cost tool has cut deaths from the condition by about two-thirds. And here's another clever way to protect lives: googly-eyed buoys and bird-shaped kites can keep seabirds away from fishing nets. Studies found these devices substantially reduced the odds of birds getting caught.
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