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The most important preeclampsia research studies, explained for you. A team of diverse researchers scour the peer-reviewed research journals to highlight the most important, cutting edge studies. We try to cover basic, molecular, clinical and population sciences, and a wide range of topics such as new findings in preeclampsia diagnoses, treatment, prevention, long-term effects, risk factors and etiology of preeclampsia.

Can AI improve emergency department triage for preeclampsia patients?
April 30, 2025
Can AI improve emergency department triage for preeclampsia patients?

Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.  Prompt and accurate diagnosis is necessary to prevent adverse outcomes. A study was completed to determine the accuracy of triage nurses’ decision-making for pat...

Can cell-free fetal DNA predict preeclampsia before clinical onset?
April 30, 2025
Can cell-free fetal DNA predict preeclampsia before clinical onset?

Predicting preeclampsia has proven to be a challenge. Researchers have documented many differences in early pregnancy between those who eventually develop preeclampsia and those who do not. These include body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and pul...

Did low-dose aspirin use improve after new preeclampsia risk factor guidelines were published?
April 30, 2025
Did low-dose aspirin use improve after new preeclampsia risk factor guidelines were published?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines changed in 2021 to help prevent preeclampsia. Low-dose aspirin has been shown to reduce the rate of preeclampsia. Modifications...

Can molecular subtyping help predict preeclampsia before symptoms develop?
April 30, 2025
Can molecular subtyping help predict preeclampsia before symptoms develop?

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), including preeclampsia, affect 1 in 6 pregnancies. HDP is a general term for a range of mild to severe outcomes.  Until now there has not been a reliable way to predict whether HDP will develop into sev...

Can glycosylated fibronectin (GlyFn) help diagnose preeclampsia in early pregnancy?
April 30, 2025
Can glycosylated fibronectin (GlyFn) help diagnose preeclampsia in early pregnancy?

Although there is no definitive treatment for preeclampsia, early screening and detection can allow patients to ensure proper management throughout the remainder of the pregnancy. Currently, preeclampsia is diagnosed through clinical assessment, whi...

How do we measure preeclampsia research studies’ usefulness and trustworthiness?
January 30, 2025
How do we measure preeclampsia research studies’ usefulness and trustworthiness?

By Amanda Yang, MS Evidence-based healthcare comes from trustworthy research. Research is designed carefully, so that it can be repeated and tested by other scientists. Wrong information or bad data may waste clinical resources or even cause harm to...

Does preeclampsia increase your risk for future neurological conditions?
January 30, 2025
Does preeclampsia increase your risk for future neurological conditions?

By Sig-Linda Jacobsen, MD Neurological symptoms are not uncommon in those who have preeclampsia. The most common symptom is severe headache. Some patients may also experience eclampsia, or seizures during pregnancy and the postpartum period.&nb...

Can vitamin D during pregnancy lower the risk of preeclampsia and preterm labor?
January 30, 2025
Can vitamin D during pregnancy lower the risk of preeclampsia and preterm labor?

Summary by Jennifer Mitchell, MPH, PhD Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can happen during pregnancy and affects 2-8% of pregnancies around the world. It can cause health problems for both the mother and the baby. Some studies suggest that no...

Can blood vessel health answer questions about cardiovascular risk in preeclampsia patients?
January 30, 2025
Can blood vessel health answer questions about cardiovascular risk in preeclampsia patients?

As the Foundation often shares, research shows that women with a history of preeclampsia are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD). Researchers and patients both ask, “but why?” Some research suggests that...

Patterns of Antihypertensive Medication Use in the First 2 Years Postpartum
November 04, 2024
Patterns of Antihypertensive Medication Use in the First 2 Years Postpartum

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a leading cause of maternal mortality and can put both mother and baby at risk for problems during pregnancy. Women who had HDPs have postpartum risks of chronic hypertension up to ten times those ob...

Genetic predictors of blood pressure traits are associated with preeclampsia
November 04, 2024
Genetic predictors of blood pressure traits are associated with preeclampsia

Although underlying causes of preeclampsia are not fully understood, there is evidence suggesting a strong genetic component. Genetic risk factors for blood pressure have been shown to contribute to the risk of preeclampsia.

Does high blood pressure in pregnancy affect long-term cardiometabolic health?
November 04, 2024
Does high blood pressure in pregnancy affect long-term cardiometabolic health?

High blood pressure (above 120/80 mm Hg) during pregnancy was linked to a greater chance of developing long-term health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

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