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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The rising tide: Trends in induction of labor at term over a 5‐year period at a single centre
Abstract Objective Induction of labor (IOL) is a controversial topic in contemporary obstetric practice, with some suggesting that the increase in elective induction (eIOL) as a potential contributor to increasing cesarean delivery (CD) rates. The objectives of this single‐center study were to examine the rates of IOL, trends in indications for IOL ...
Sarah M. Nicholson +7 more
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Assessing the psychological impact and acceptability of a first-trimester screening test for pre-eclampsia [PDF]
BACKGROUND: A first-trimester prenatal screening test for pre-eclampsia was launched in 2010. It differs from previously assessed prenatal screening tests.
Harris, JM
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Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of potentially life‐threatening maternal conditions (PLTCs) on functional disability at 6 months postpartum. Methods This prospective cohort study was done at 10 hospitals in Tigray, northern Ethiopia. A total of 1027 postpartum women (341 with PLTCs and 686 without) were enrolled into
Fitiwi Tinsae Baykemagn +3 more
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The role of genetics in pre-eclampsia and potential pharmacogenomic interventions [PDF]
Paula Juliet Williams, Linda MorganHuman Genetics Research Group, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UKAbstract: The pregnancy-specific condition pre-eclampsia not only affects the health of mother and baby during pregnancy but also has long-term ...
Williams, Paula Juliet +3 more
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Association between annual twin delivery volume and severe postpartum hemorrhage in twin pregnancies
Abstract Objective To assess the association between the risk of severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and the annual twin delivery volume of maternity units. Methods JUmeaux MODe d'Accouchement (JUMODA) was a national observational prospective population‐based cohort of twin deliveries in 176 French maternity units performing more than 1500 annual ...
Victoire Pauphilet +6 more
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A comparison of calcium levels in pre-eclamptic and normotensive pregnancies in a low dietary calcium setting [PDF]
Includes abstract.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 70-75).Pre-eclampsia is a leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity in South Africa.
Richards, Dominic G D
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Investigation of rs1800469 and rs1800468 Polymorphisms of the TGF-β1 Gene in Women with Pre-eclampsia [PDF]
Objectives: to verify the contribution of polymorphisms rs1800469 and rs1800468 of the TGF-β1 gene and the risk factors for the pre-eclampsia development.
Andrezza Cristina Cancian Hortolani +7 more
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Ocular fundus changes in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in a rural set-up
Context: Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is one of the common complications met with pregnancy and contributes significantly to maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity.
Akshay Jawaharlal Bhandari +2 more
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Pre-eclampsia and hyponatraemia
A 38-year-old primigravida, booked at 8 weeks' gestation with a blood pressure (BP) of 110/60 mmHg. She was a low-risk primigravida with no significant medical problems.
C D, Ray, J V, Shenoy, A A, Hare
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