Cardiology
Obesity could set stage for heart issues in pregnancy
(HealthDay)—Young pregnant women who are obese may face a higher risk of changes in heart structure and function, a small new study suggests.
Aug 1, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Higher weight gain in first-time pregnant moms could boost chance for dangerous condition
Higher weight gain during pregnancy increases the risk of preeclampsia in women giving birth for the first time, new research shows.
Jun 18, 2018
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Cardiology
Low-dose aspirin could help pregnant women with high blood pressure avoid a dangerous condition
A daily dose of aspirin could help pregnant women in the first stage of high blood pressure avoid a condition that puts both mother and baby in danger, according to a new study.
May 25, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Risk of preterm birth reliably predicted by new test
Scientists at UC San Francisco have developed a test to predict a woman's risk of preterm birth when she is between 15 and 20 weeks pregnant, which may enable doctors to treat them early and thereby prevent severe complications ...
May 24, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Technology could help pregnant women detect health complications
Purdue University researchers are developing an app and wearable technology to enable pregnant women to use a smartphone to detect whether they have or are susceptible to a condition that could lead to serious health complications ...
May 21, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Researchers developing device to enable pregnant women to detect serious health complications
Purdue University researchers are developing an app and wearable technology to enable pregnant women to use a smartphone to detect whether they have or are susceptible to a condition that could lead to serious health complications ...
May 2, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Marked increase in cardiovascular risk factors in women after preeclampsia
Women diagnosed with preeclampsia during pregnancy were significantly more likely to develop high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol within five years compared with women who did not have preeclampsia, in a study ...
Feb 28, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Scientists discover critical molecular biomarkers of preeclampsia
Preeclampsia, a sudden pregnancy complication that can interfere with the blood flow to the placenta and possibly to the fetus, can lead to low birth weight, prematurity and even death. It is also a leading cause of maternal ...
Feb 21, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Rise in use of antihypertensives in delivery with preeclampsia
(HealthDay)—Use of antihypertensive treatments during delivery hospitalizations in women with preeclampsia has increased since 2006, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Feb 15, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Remaining kidneys of overweight donors less able to adapt to pregnancy
Female kidney donors who are overweight may be at a higher risk for preeclampsia during pregnancy, according to a new study. The increased risk is due to a reduction in a type of kidney function called renal functional reserve ...
Jan 19, 2018
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