Weight Loss Cuts Risk of Pregnancy Complication Aug 31, 2010
Preeclampsia, which is characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine and swelling, occurs in about 5 percent of American pregnancies every year ... Previous research by the team showed that pre-pregnancy weight is one of the "strongest risk factors for recurrence." Because other research suggests that losing even a small amount of weight offers health benefits, such as reduced risk of heart disease, they wanted to know if it would reduce the risk of preeclampsia too ... They... (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Aug 31, 2010
Greater chance of the woman developing preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy) and other cardiovascular problems. Greater risk of complications affecting the infant at birth. (MEDLINEplus)
Decongestant Use in Pregnant Women Linked to Lower Risk of Preterm Birth Aug 31, 2010
(The finding was observed only for women without preeclampsia. The authors cautioned, however, that the findings do not necessarily imply a cause and effect relationship. (Science Daily)
Local entertainment briefs Aug 26, 2010
On their first day in Haiti, the team had a pregnant woman suffering from seizures as a result of preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition for mother and child. They performed an emergency cesarean section, the first one ever done at the mission in its 30 years. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Prenatal Test Not Linked to Blood Pressure Problems Aug 10, 2010
Some past studies have found that women who underwent CVS were more likely than other pregnant women to eventually develop pregnancy-related high blood pressure or preeclampsia -- a syndrome marked by a sudden increase in blood pressure after the 20th week of pregnancy and a buildup of protein in the urine due to stress on the kidneys. Preeclampsia can develop into a life-threatening condition called eclampsia, which can cause seizures or coma ... One of the larger ones, which included 9,000... (MEDLINEplus)
Smoking May Worsen Outcome of Pregnancy Complication Jul 29, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study suggests that smokers who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy are at particular risk of suffering the complications associated with the disorder -- including preterm delivery, low birth weight and stillbirth ... But they actually present something of a paradox, as past studies have linked smoking to a reduced risk of developing preeclampsia in the first place ... Preeclampsia is a syndrome marked by a sudden increase in blood pressure after the 20th week... (MEDLINEplus)
Obesity May Increase Risk of Preterm Birth Jul 22, 2010
Obesity is a well-established risk factor for a long list of pregnancy and birth complications, including miscarriage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and cesarean delivery. Studies examining the impact of maternal body weight on early birth and low birth weight have been mixed with some finding an increased risk for the complications and others finding no such risk. (CBS News)
How Active Immune Tolerance Makes Pregnancy Possible Jul 8, 2010
The next step, Kahn adds, is to look at Tregs and their role in pregnancy tolerance in humans -- a line of research that may lead to new insights into such pregnancy-related conditions as preeclampsia, in which high blood pressure and other symptoms develop in the second half of pregnancy. Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal mortality around the world. (Science Daily)
Air Pollution Doesn't Increase Risk of Preeclampsia, Early Delivery, Study Finds Jul 6, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 5, 2010) While pregnant women may worry about the effects of air pollution on their health and that of their developing child, exposure to carbon monoxide and fine particles in the air during pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of preterm delivery or preeclampsia -- a serious condition that arises only during pregnancy -- according to results of a study headed by a University at Buffalo epidemiologist ... "This led me to examine air pollutants in relation to... (Science Daily)
Understanding How Folic Acid Might Help Heal Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries Jul 1, 2010
5, 2008) Exposure to folic acid antagonists during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of placenta-mediated adverse outcomes such as preeclampsia, placental abruption, fetal growth restriction or fetal. . (Science Daily)
How to Stay Fit When You're Pregnant Jun 5, 2010
While pregnant, you are more susceptible to certain pregnancy specific health conditions, including preeclampsia (or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure) and gestational diabetes. But regular sweat sessions can help lower the inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein, or CRP, associated with preeclampsia; exercise also helps control blood sugar and reduces insulin resistance, nudging down an expectant mother's diabetes risk. (CBS News -- Health)
Folic Acid Found to Improve Vascular Function in Amenorrheic Runners May 12, 2010
5, 2008) Exposure to folic acid antagonists during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of placenta-mediated adverse outcomes such as preeclampsia, placental abruption, fetal growth restriction or fetal. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Fitting in exercise May 8, 2010
Exercise can help reduce the risk of preeclampsia (a condition that can lead to stillbirths or premature births), according to a 2006 study by the American College of Sports Medicine. Symptoms of preeclampsia include high blood pressure, swelling of hands and face and protein in urine. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Taking Flu Drugs While Pregnant Appears To Be Safe May 4, 2010
There was also no difference between the two groups for rates of preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy-related condition marked by the sudden onset of high blood pressure, leakage of the protein albumin into the urine, and swelling of the hands, feet and face. In addition, the women's babies had no significant differences in birth weight, need for intensive care, seizures, jaundice, stillbirths or major or minor malformations. (MEDLINEplus)
Study: Pregnant women need more vitamin D May 2, 2010
Previous research suggests that pregnant women who get too little vitamin D are more likely to develop life-threatening high blood pressure (preeclampsia) and are also more likely to require a Cesarean section, he says. "Giving 4,000 IU a day to pregnant women not only doesn't cause toxicity, but may improve birth outcomes," Holick says. (CNN -- Health)
Researchers recommend pregnant women take 4,000 IU vitamin D a day May 1, 2010
Investigators also looked at the effects of vitamin D supplementation on complications during pregnancy, including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, infections, and preterm labor and birth. "The spectacular part of the study was it showed women replete in vitamin D had lower rates of preterm labor and preterm birth, and lower rates of infection," Dr. Wagner said. (EurekAlert!)
How scary is having a baby over 40? Apr 29, 2010
Risks include miscarriage, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, chromosome disorders ... Higher risk of preeclampsia ... Preeclampsia is a sometimes deadly condition of pregnancy marked by high blood pressure and protein in the urine. (CNN -- Health)
Blessing in Disguise: Factors That Cause a High Blood Pressure Condition in Pregnant Women Protect Against Breast Cancer Apr 29, 2010
28, 2010) Preeclampsia is a high blood pressure syndrome in pregnant mothers that is caused when the blood supply in the placenta of the developing baby is restricted ... Women that develop preeclampsia paradoxically seem to have reduced incidence of developing breast cancer ... Anne Gingery of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth, MN, has investigated how specific factors released from the placenta of women with preeclampsia inhibit... (Science Daily)
Study finds that drugs used for treatment of influenza in pregnancy appear to be safe Apr 28, 2010
The study showed no difference in the mothers' rates of preeclampsia, preterm birth, gestational diabetes, premature membrane rupture, fever during labor or prolonged hospital stay. After birth, there was no difference in birth weight, need for intensive care, seizures or jaundice among the babies. (EurekAlert!)
Premature birthsremain a medical mystery Apr 26, 2010
Doctors sometimes need to induce labor because of complications with the pregnancy, like preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy). Such situations account for 25 percent of all premature births in the United States. (MSNBC -- Health)
Smokers show lower risk of pregnancy complication Apr 22, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study adds to evidence that women who smoke during pregnancy have a lower risk of a complication called preeclampsia -- in findings that may help shed light on how the condition arises ... But if researchers can gain a better understanding of why smoking is related to a lower risk of preeclampsia, it could lead to new ways to treat or prevent the complication, according to Dr. Anna-Karin Wikstrom, the lead researcher on the new study ... Preeclampsia is a... (MSNBC -- Health)
Weight-Loss Surgery May Ease Childbirth Risks Apr 15, 2010
Obese women, particularly those who are extremely so, face higher risks for blood pressure disorders such as preeclampsia during pregnancy. These types of disorders, also called hypertensive disorders, can cause complications and may result in infant death. (MEDLINEplus)
Study finds changes in fetal epigenetics throughout pregnancy Apr 15, 2010
"We have developed an assay that can allow clinicians to diagnose problems early enough to potentially prevent conditions such as preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction." ... Loss of imprinting (LOI) occurs when both sets of genes are reactivated, and is an indicator of potential complications such as preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction ... This same Mount Sinai research team had also previously discovered that the epigenetic marks in placentas from pregnancies with preeclampsia and... (EurekAlert!)
Weight-Loss Surgery Significantly Reduces Risk of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy Apr 15, 2010
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy -- which include gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and eclampsia -- complicate an estimated 7 percent of pregnancies in the United States ... The researchers found an 80 percent reduction in the risk of preeclampsia and eclampsia among women who had surgery before pregnancy, along with a 74 percent reduction in the risk of gestational hypertension and a 61 percent reduction in the risk of chronic hypertension in pregnancy, all of which are known to cause... (Science Daily)
Women With Preeclampsia Have Fewer Blood Vessel Precursor Cells Apr 11, 2010
10, 2010) Compared to women with uncomplicated pregnancies, women with preeclampsia have reduced numbers of special cells that are thought to help grow and maintain blood vessels, according to a study by researchers at the Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine ... But this adaptation doesn't happen in patients with preeclampsia, a pregnancy disorder characterized by high blood pressure and protein overload in the third trimester ...... (Science Daily)
Vitamins C, E Won't Cut Risk of Pregnancy-Linked Hypertension Apr 9, 2010
Large study casts doubt on theory that antioxidant nutrients might help prevent preeclampsia ... WEDNESDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- Mothers-to-be who take vitamin C and E supplements do not reduce their risk of the dangerous high blood pressure condition called preeclampsia, a new study finds ... Although other studies have suggested that these antioxidant vitamins could prevent preeclampsia, this trial of more than 10,000 women found there was no sign "that the drugs did anything to prevent... (MEDLINEplus)
Vitamin C and E Supplements Do Not Reduce Risk for Blood Pressure Disorders of Pregnancy, Study Suggests Apr 8, 2010
The supplements notably failed to reduce the risk of preeclampsia, a potentially fatal form of hypertension in pregnancy. The findings are in contrast to suggestions in some previous small studies that the vitamins could reduce the risk of preeclampsia ... Based on earlier studies, researchers theorized that vitamins C and E might reduce the chances of preeclampsia by preventing damage from molecules known as free radicals -- byproducts of the body's use of oxygen. (Science Daily)
Vitamins C and E to Prevent Complications of Pregnancy-Associated Hypertension Apr 8, 2010
Background Oxidative stress has been proposed as a mechanism linking the poor placental perfusion characteristic of preeclampsia with the clinical manifestations of the disorder ... Methods We conducted a multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial involving nulliparous women who were at low risk for preeclampsia ... 25) or in the rates of preeclampsia (7. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Pitt/Magee research finds women with preeclampsia have fewer blood vessel precursor cells Apr 7, 2010
PITTSBURGH, April 6 Compared to women with uncomplicated pregnancies, women with preeclampsia have reduced numbers of special cells that are thought to help grow and maintain blood vessels, according to a study by researchers at the Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine ... But this adaptation doesn't happen in patients with preeclampsia, a pregnancy disorder characterized by high blood pressure and protein overload in the third trimester... (EurekAlert!)
Facing fears Apr 6, 2010
Soon after, Ross developed preeclampsia and was taken to Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC in Pittsburgh, where doctors discovered disturbing news: Her unborn son was not growing as fast as his sister due to a stressed umbilical cord. Zachary, and his sister, Lydia, were born at 31 weeks and spent two weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit at Magee until they were strong enough to travel to Saint Vincent Health Center in Erie. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Michelle Duggar Cradles Baby Josie Mar 17, 2010
Josie Duggar was born at 25 weeks on Dec. 10 by emergency C-section, because mom, Michele, was suffering from preeclampsia. Jim Bob told People in December that "a close friend in Little Rock has opened up their home to us for the holidays." Some of the older members of the reality-TV clan have just returned from a church mission to El Salvador, "so the whole family will be together and close to Josie for Christmas," said Jim Bob. (ABC News)
Pregnancy-linked depression a concern Mar 3, 2010
In a statement about its editorial, the OB/GYN group said depression can lead to preeclampsia, preterm delivery and low birth weight. It also can affect an infant's cognitive, neurologic and motor skill development and the mental health and behavior of older children, the statement said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Twice as many women to be diagnosed with gestational diabetes Feb 26, 2010
Blood sugar levels that were once considered in the normal range are now seen as causing a sharp increase in the occurrence of overweight babies with high insulin levels, early deliveries, cesarean section deliveries and potentially life-threatening preeclampsia, a condition in which the mother has high blood pressure that affects her and the baby ... As a result of treatment, the women had smaller babies, fewer cesarean deliveries and less preeclampsia, Metzger said ... "At these levels, the... (EurekAlert!)
Black women at increased risk for weakened heart muscle at childbirth Feb 23, 2010
Black women also are at increased risk for abnormal increases in blood pressure, called preeclampsia, that can occur late in pregnancy. . (EurekAlert!)
Medical mission team cares for quake victims Feb 20, 2010
On the first day, the team had a pregnant woman suffering from seizures as a result of preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition for mother and child. The team decided to perform an emergency cesarean section, the first one ever done at the mission in its 30 years. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Research Sheds Light on Increasing Cerebral Palsy Rates Among Preemies Feb 17, 2010
The inflammation -- and infection -- occurs more often in cases of preterm labor and premature rupturing of the amniotic sac, and is less common in premature births that occur because of preeclampsia, the study found. "These findings are valuable, as we continue to study the link between premature births and cerebral palsy," Dr. John Gianopolous, chair of the obstetrics and gynecology department at Loyola University Health System, said in a news release. (MEDLINEplus)
Factors Linked to Growth of Fetus in First Trimester and Subsequent Outcomes Feb 16, 2010
20, 2009) To better understand preeclampsia, a sudden rise in maternal blood pressure and onset of kidney disease during pregnancy, researchers are studying mice that have the same affliction. Preeclampsia is. (Science Daily)
Incidence of Cerebral Palsy on Rise in US, New Data Reveals Feb 11, 2010
This inflammation is more common in premature births from preterm labor and premature rupturing of the amniotic sac versus early deliveries due to preeclampsia. Premature births from preterm labor and rupturing of the amniotic sac also are often associated with infections while preeclampsia is not ... Reasons for premature births were categorized into four groups: premature rupture of the amniotic sac or preterm labor; preterm preeclampsia; maternal disease related to heart complications; and... (Science Daily)
Prevention is key research goal for premature babies, scientists say Feb 11, 2010
Medical problems, such as preeclampsia, which is extremely high blood pressure in the mother, or fetal distress, do not fully explain the increase of induced deliveries, which often result in late preterm births, birth between 32 and 36 weeks gestation. "The decision to induce delivery in order to improve fetal viability must be balanced by recognition of the need to minimize the impairments that arise from preterm birth," the authors wrote. (EurekAlert!)
Moms obesity puts kids at risk for host of ills Feb 11, 2010
Close to two-thirds of pregnant women in the United States are overweight or , a condition that can lead to gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, retaining weight after giving birth, and overweight children, previous research has shown. A separate recent study concluded that should gain as little as 10 pounds during pregnancy less than had previously been advised, because packing on more pounds adds risks to the pregnancy and the health of the newborn. (MSNBC -- Health)
Do the Duggars Have Too Many Childr... Feb 8, 2010
The 19th child, Josie Brooklyn Duggar, was born prematurely at 25 weeks after Michelle developed preeclampsia ... At age 43, Michelle is now at an increased risk for complications for both herself and her unborn children, such as preeclampsia and birth defects. (Suite101.com)
Joye's Story Already Has A Happy Olympic Ending Feb 7, 2010
"They call it preeclampsia," Dan Joye says. "Two weeks earlier, we were at the doctor, and everything was fine.". (KERO 23, CA)
1Girl, 11, Gives Birth to Baby Boy in Northeast Hospital » Feb 7, 2010
The patient is at high risk for preeclampsia, a pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure and protein in the urine, and which can lead to convulsions and multi-system organ failure. A higher risk of pre-term labor and delivery, which would mean the baby s size would be compromised, leaving the baby at risk for developmental issues, fetal growth restriction and chromosomal abnormalities. (Fox News)
Vaccine to Protect Pregnant Women from Contracting Malaria? Feb 6, 2010
29, 2006) Preeclampsia is thought to be more common in parts of the world where there is a serious malaria problem and it has often been speculated that there might be a connection. Malaria is more common in a. (Science Daily)
Yale-developed test can help predict and diagnose preeclampsia Feb 4, 2010
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have developed a simple urine test to rapidly predict and diagnose preeclampsia, a common, but serious hypertensive complication of pregnancy. Dubbed the "Congo Red Dot Test" by the research team, the test accurately predicted preeclampsia in a study of 347 pregnant women, allowing health care providers to offer better preventive care to pregnant women ... The World Health Organization estimates that about 63,000 pregnant women die each year because of... (EurekAlert!)
Family: Preemie Duggar Baby 'Getting Stronger' Jan 30, 2010
Doctors say Josie was born Dec. 10 in Little Rock after Michelle Duggar had an emergency cesarean section because she'd developed preeclampsia. The baby had been due March 18. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Treatment for Mild Gestational Diabetes Jan 28, 2010
Reductions in secondary outcomes (cesarean deliveries, shoulder dystocia, preeclampsia) in the treatment group were significant. Among mothers in both groups the mean body-mass index (BMI, calculated as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters) exceeded 30, and the women in the treatment group (who received formal nutritional counseling and diet therapy) showed significantly less. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Pregnant women who are overweight put their infants at risk Jan 21, 2010
Obese pregnant women also put themselves at a higher risk of pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, induction of labor, cesarean delivery, and postpartum hemorrhage, compared with women with normal pregnancy body mass indexes. Additionally, information from the article explains that obesity among pregnant mothers is linked to childhood obesity in their infants. (EurekAlert!)
Health Tip: Thyroid Problems May Affect Pregnancy Jan 20, 2010
Preeclampsia, which causes high blood pressure and problems with organs including the kidneys. A smaller baby or stillbirth. (MEDLINEplus)
TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for January 8, 2010 Jan 10, 2010
Pursuant to the terms of the original license agreement (the "Original License Agreement") dated October 15, 2008 between the same parties; the Company acquired the rights to commercialize a portfolio of biomarkers for use in developing assays for the early detection of preeclampsia. As consideration, the Company issued MSH 310,000 shares. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
American Journal of Hypertension Jan 10, 2010
Preeclampsia Risk: A new article finds that maternal mood and anxiety disorders are associated with increased preeclampsia risk ... 12-fold increased risk of development of preeclampsia. (Nature News Service)
For Obese, Weight Gained in Pregnancy May Not Leave Jan 10, 2010
For an obese woman, gaining too much weight during pregnancy also increases the risk of complications, such as diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, bigger babies, C-sections and birthing injuries. The research was funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and appears in the November issue of Obstetrics cology. (MEDLINEplus)
Preventive Antibiotics Help Some Kids Fend Off Urinary Infections Jan 10, 2010
"Some children have a condition known as vesicoureteral reflux, which with a urinary tract infection can lead to renal scarring, which can eventually lead to high blood pressure, the pregnancy complication preeclampsia and even kidney problems," Hoberman explained. Craig's study included children with varying degrees of vesicoureteral reflux, which means urine backs up from the bladder into the kidney, as well as children without this condition. (MEDLINEplus)
MS Need Not Preclude Pregnancy Jan 10, 2010
But the researchers, whose findings were published online Nov. 18 in Neurology, also reported that pregnant women with MS were not more likely than other women to develop such conditions as preeclampsia or premature rupture of membranes. The findings came from an examination of a national database that included details on about 18. (MEDLINEplus)
Precautions Allow for Smooth Travel While Pregnant Jan 10, 2010
If you've experienced second- or third-trimester vaginal bleeding, have gone into premature labor in the past, have preeclampsia (pregnancy-induced high blood pressure), type 1 or type 2 diabetes, sickle cell anemia or the sickle-cell anemia trait or are carrying multiples, your obstetrician may recommend you stay home. Air travel is safe for most women up to 34 weeks of pregnancy, provided there are no complications, Hux said, though rules on airlines may vary. (MEDLINEplus)
Pregnancy timeline Jan 10, 2010
Preeclampsia is a risk from here onwards ... In week 28 a routine checkup will test for preeclampsia. (BBC News -- Health)
