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Thermo Fisher Scientific Gets FDA Clearance for Preeclampsia Risk Assessment Assays
May 19, 2023
Thermo Fisher Scientific Gets FDA Clearance for Preeclampsia Risk Assessment Assays

A new diagnostic test for preeclampsia has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for use in hospital settings.

First Comprehensive Care Plan to Prevent Preeclampsia Published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
April 28, 2023
First Comprehensive Care Plan to Prevent Preeclampsia Published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Recommendations for high-risk expecting parents and health care providers to promote the prevention of preeclampsia, a leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the United States.

Could scheduled childbirth reduce cases of at-term preeclampsia?
April 27, 2023
Could scheduled childbirth reduce cases of at-term preeclampsia?

A new research study published out of the UK in April 2023 in Hypertension found that more than half of all preeclampsia cases which occur during weeks 37-42 of pregnancy (“at-term”) may be prevented with timed birth. Screening for preec...

Does pravastatin during pregnancy have long-term effects on children?
April 26, 2023
Does pravastatin during pregnancy have long-term effects on children?

Based on limited data, pravastatin use during pregnancy does not appear to have any long-term adverse effects on children. his information will be useful for gaining approval for larger studies to see if pravastatin is actually useful in preventing...

Messenger RNA through ionizable lipid nanoparticles to improve placental blood vessel creation
April 26, 2023
Messenger RNA through ionizable lipid nanoparticles to improve placental blood vessel creation

In this paper, researchers describe how they developed an ionized lipid nanoparticle that is taken into mouse placental cells to increase VEGF.

More sleep, veggies, and movement to reduce risk for a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy
April 26, 2023
More sleep, veggies, and movement to reduce risk for a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy

Identifying the healthful behaviors that lower the risk for a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy can help develop recommendations and prevention programs to support lowering pregnant women’s risk for developing a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.

One-in-a-trillion – understanding single-cell sequencing to understand preeclampsia
April 26, 2023
One-in-a-trillion – understanding single-cell sequencing to understand preeclampsia

Genetic research over the past 10 years has shown a difference in gene expression in single-cells from placentas of pregnancies with preeclampsia compared to normotensive placentas.

Combining lab results and clinical characteristics to predict HELLP syndrome
April 26, 2023
Combining lab results and clinical characteristics to predict HELLP syndrome

Researchers asked if microRNAs that are linked to cardiovascular disease in non-pregnant people could help predict HELLP syndrome.

Preeclampsia volunteer and survivor Jasmine Mago pens new children's book on prematurity
April 24, 2023
Preeclampsia volunteer and survivor Jasmine Mago pens new children's book on prematurity

Foundation advocate Jasmine Mago writes children's book about the prematurity experience.

"Knowing her story saved my life": Twins suffer postpartum preeclampsia
March 24, 2023
"Knowing her story saved my life": Twins suffer postpartum preeclampsia

Twin sisters Ilana and Samantha were stunned to discover that their family risk of preeclampsia could result in identical postpartum preeclampsia experiences.

What do we know? Creating an effective understanding of nutrition and preeclampsia
March 23, 2023
What do we know? Creating an effective understanding of nutrition and preeclampsia

Researchers have found several maternal nutritional and dietary factors that may increase or decrease the risk of developing preeclampsia, though the association between the two is complex.

What are the risk factors for preeclampsia? An updated research perspective
February 28, 2023
What are the risk factors for preeclampsia? An updated research perspective

What you’ll learn in this article: Many risk factors contribute to an individual’s chance of getting preeclampsia. These risk factors may be genetic, physical, environmental, and even social. Don’t blame yourself for developing...

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