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Placental dysfunction can result in conditions such as preeclampsia, which have traditionally been managed with close monitoring and appropriately timed delivery. There is currently no cure for preeclampsia, but could the development of new placental...
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Gestational hypertension continues to be a growing public health concern contributing to maternal morbidity, mortality, and long-term health complications in the U.S. While changes in vision—such as blurred sight, light sensitivity, or seeing s...
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Background Low-dose aspirin (81 mg) is a treatment known to help lower the risk of preeclampsia. However, not everyone who is at higher risk is told to take it. This study looks at whether a screening tool for preeclampsia risk can be added to the el...
Women who experienced Preeclampsia have a higher lifetime risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) than women who did not suffer from this pregnancy complication. Researchers wanted to know if certain markers in the placenta, like FLT-1, ENG,...
Preeclampsia Foundation focuses 2026 awards on health equity and HELLP Syndrome
How does preeclampsia affect health after pregnancy? Preeclampsia doesn’t always end with delivery. It is now recognized as an early warning sign for future cardiovascular disease. Women who have experienced preeclampsia have approximately do...
Peter Joseph Pappas preeclampsia research grant recipients' study titles and reports.
Melbourne, FL – January 30, 2020 – The Preeclampsia Foundation announced the recipients of its 2020 Peter Joseph Pappas Research Grants, a funding program designed to accelerate preeclampsia research. Based on the recommendations of...
Recent findings in preeclampsia research have shown that preeclampsia likely has at least two variants – an early onset and a late onset variant. Early onset is typically defined as before 34 weeks gestation and late onset is after 34 weeks ges...
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication marked by new-onset high blood pressure and signs of stress on organs such as the kidneys, liver, and brain. While much attention is often given to preterm disease, about 75% of preeclampsia cases occur at ter...
Preeclampsia is a serious problem that can happen during pregnancy. It often affects the brain and can cause headaches, vision problems, strong reflexes, and seizures (called eclampsia). In this study, researchers explored whether certain substances...
Pregnancy offers a unique window into a woman’s future heart and cardiovascular health. Conditions such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) which include gestational hypertension, preeclampsia (with or without severe features), and ecl...