Estimation of proteinuria as a predictor of complications of pre-eclampsia: a systematic review [PDF]
Background Proteinuria is one of the essential criteria for the clinical diagnosis of pre-eclampsia. Increasing levels of proteinuria is considered to be associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
A Buchbinder+41 more
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A comparative study of serum calcium and magnesium levels in women with pre-eclampsia and normotensive women [PDF]
Background: Pre-eclampsia is transient but potentially dangerous complication of pregnancy. Despite of pre-eclampsia's prevalence and severity, the pathophysiology of this multisystem disorder is still poorly understood and its aetiology has not yet been
Agarwal, Ishita+6 more
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The role of genetics in pre-eclampsia and potential pharmacogenomic interventions [PDF]
The pregnancy-specific condition pre-eclampsia not only affects the health of mother and baby during pregnancy but also has long-term consequences, increasing the chances of cardiovascular disease in later life.
Morgan, Linda, Williams, Paula Juliet
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Parity, Education Level and Risk for (Pre-) Eclampsia in Selected Hospitals in Jakarta [PDF]
Background:(Pre-)eclampsia is a common complication in pregnancy associated with high morbidity and mortality in maternal and perinatal. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for (pre-)eclampsia in selected hospitals in Jakarta.Methods:This ...
Andayasari, L. (Lelly)+1 more
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Pre-eclampsia, Soluble fms-like Tyrosine Kinase 1, and the Risk of Reduced Thyroid Function: Nested Case-Control and Population Based Study [PDF]
Objective: To determine if pre-eclampsia is associated with reduced thyroid function during and after pregnancy. Design: Nested case-control study during pregnancy and population based follow-up study after pregnancy.
Asvold, Bjorn O+9 more
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Low-dose calcium supplementation for preventing pre-eclampsia: a systematic review and commentary. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Epidemiological data link low dietary calcium with pre-eclampsia. Current recommendations are for 1.5-2 g/day calcium supplementation for low-intake pregnant women, based on randomised controlled trials of ≥1 g/day calcium supplementation ...
Belizán, JM+3 more
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Placental expression of eNOS, iNOS and the major protein components of caveolae in women with pre-eclampsia [PDF]
Caveolae regulate many cardiovascular functions and thus could be of interest in relation to pre-eclampsia, a pregnancy specific disorder characterised by hypertension and proteinuria.
A. Czajka+29 more
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Implementation of routine first trimester combined screening for pre-eclampsia: a clinical effectiveness study. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Evaluate clinical effectiveness of the first trimester combined (FMF) pre-eclampsia screening programme when implemented in a public healthcare setting. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: London tertiary hospital from January 2017 to
Buck, E+6 more
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Inflammation and pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a common and potentially dangerous disorder of human pregnancy. The maternal syndrome of hypertension, proteinuria and oedema is part of a severe systemic inflammatory response that includes leukocyte and endothelial cell activation.
Borzychowski, A, Sargent, I, Redman, C
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Efficiency of first-trimester uterine artery Doppler, A-disintegrin and metalloprotease 12, pregnancy-associated plasma protein A, and maternal characteristics in the prediction of preeclampsia [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the efficiency of first-trimester uterine artery Doppler, A-disintegrin and metalloprotease 12 (ADAM12), pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) and maternal characteristics in the prediction of pre-eclampsia.
Cahill, Alison G+5 more
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