Countywide Christian Youth Revival to be held Friday Jul 17, 2008
After losing his eyesight at the age of 32 due to toxemia poisoning, Louis began singing. He has written songs and had a radio show in Todd County. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
HEALTH: Early delivery may not have been unexpected Jul 14, 2008
Doctors also may recommend bedrest if women develop a condition called preeclampsia, also known as toxemia, in which women develop high blood pressure and other problems, says Michael Greene, professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School. Women carrying twins are twice as likely to develop preeclampsia, according to the March of Dimes. (USA Today)
Tidbits: Jane Seymour has advice on twins for Angelina Jul 13, 2008
I had preeclampsia, which is toxemia, and I had to have an emergency C-section and I almost lost my life. So my advice to (Angelina) is to listen to your doctors and if they say bed rest and they say blood-pressure cuff every hour and they say whatever medication they say, you should take it very seriously. (MSNBC -- News)
* Factor V Leiden raises risk of blood clot Jun 17, 2008
The most common hereditary disorder in the US can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, miscarriage, gallbladder dysfunction and toxemia of pregnancy ... The abnormality can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, miscarriage, gallbladder dysfunction and toxemia of pregnancy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Disorder magnifies blood clot risk Jun 11, 2008
The abnormality can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, miscarriage, gallbladder dysfunction and toxemia of pregnancy. Clots are also more likely to develop after surgery and childbirth and in women taking oral contraceptives or estrogen therapy. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Have chocolate to cut eclampsia risk in pregnancy May 25, 2008
Yet, it happens in one in 1,000 pregnancies in India and is a well-known complication of pregnancy known as eclampsia or toxemia of pregnancy. The early warning signs of eclampsia are elevated blood pressure, protein in the urine and swelling of the arms and feet a state called pre-eclampsia. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Your Health This Week May 14, 2008
New research: I am pleased, indeed, to report that shows that the ones who eat chocolate, especially dark chocolate, are at a lower risk for preeclampsia (which used to be called toxemia). In 3 percent to 8 percent of pregnancies, usually during the third trimester, the mother's blood pressure rises, and she begins spilling protein in her urine. (Slate)
Check out our Mother's Day contest May 4, 2008
I had severe Toxemia. My BP was 220/180. (The Palm Beach Post)
Preeclampsia a scary risk for moms-to-be Feb 26, 2008
Doctors report most women with preeclampsia, which used to be called toxemia, go on to deliver healthy babies and recover just fine. Left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to eclampsia. (CNN)
Folate in 2nd Trimester Helps Prevent Preeclampsia Feb 5, 2008
Preeclampsia, also called toxemia of pregnancy, is a rapidly progressive disorder characterized by protein in the urine and high blood pressure. This may be followed by swelling and sudden weight gain, as well as headaches and changes in vision. (MEDLINEplus)
Oceanside woman giving thanks for health, despite kidney disease Nov 22, 2007
The condition was brought on by toxemia during her last two pregnancies, she said as she sat on the couch in her Oceanside living room this week. The toxemia caused high blood pressure, which led to renal failure ... According to the National Kidney Foundation uncontrolled high blood pressure, such as that resulting from Hunter's toxemia, is the second-leading cause of kidney failure in the United States and one of the most common problems that can seriously harm the kidneys. (North County Times)
Mothers lack of vitamin D leads to fetal deaths Sep 11, 2007
Preeclampsia, also known as toxemia, affects up to 7 percent of first pregnancies, and health care costs associated with preeclampsia are estimated at 7 billion U.S. dollars a year in the United States alone, according to the Preeclampsia Foundation. (Agencies). (Xinhua)
Link found between a lack of vitamin D and pre-eclampsia Sep 10, 2007
Pregnant women who have pre-eclampsia, which is also known as toxemia, suffer from raised blood pressure as well as swelling of the hands and feet and it is the most common cause of premature birth, and is a factor in 76,000 deaths each year worldwide. In a study by Dr. Lisa M. Bodnar, an assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, data and blood samples were evaluated from 1,198 women and newborns from 1997 and 2001 at Magee-Womens... (News-Medical.net)
Vitamin D deficiency increases risk in pregnancy, study finds Sep 9, 2007
Pre-eclampsia, also known as toxemia, affects up to 7 percent of first pregnancies and can progress to eclampsia, which produces seizures and often fatal complications to the liver, kidneys, lungs, blood and nervous system. Eclampsia causes up to 70 percent of maternal deaths in developing countries. (Seattle Times)
Low vitamin D during pregnancy linked to pre-eclampsia Sep 8, 2007
Preeclampsia, also known as toxemia, affects up to 7 percent of first pregnancies, and health care costs associated with preeclampsia are estimated at $7 billion a year in the United States alone, according to the Preeclampsia Foundation. Our results showed that maternal vitamin D deficiency early in pregnancy is a strong, independent risk factor for preeclampsia, said Lisa M. Bodnar, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Calcium Supplements Reduce Risk of Preeclampsia Aug 9, 2007
Pregnant women who take calcium supplements reduce their risk of developing preeclampsia, sometimes called toxemia of pregnancy, according to a new study. However, calcium supplementation has no effect on the risk of preterm birth or stillbirth. (Newsmax)
Calcium supplements ward of pregnancy complication Aug 8, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who take calcium supplements reduce their risk of developing preeclampsia, sometimes called toxemia of pregnancy, according to a new study. However, calcium supplementation has no effect on the risk of preterm birth or stillbirth. (Scientific American)
Diet Do's and Don'ts Aug 1, 2007
Toxins in food: some foods and food combinations lead to toxemia and to certain digestive disorders. Foods unsuitable to one's constitution that may cause disease. (Suite101.com)
A balancing act of care Jul 30, 2007
She was in the hospital after being diagnosed with toxemia -- a potentially fatal complication. Doctors decided to deliver the baby early, and during the second day of labor, Mark's condition worsened and he was also admitted to the hospital. (Boston Globe -- Local)
One cause for WA child deaths ruled out Jul 24, 2007
The four children died from a rapid toxemia within 24 hours of falling ill over a three week period in Perth. All four had similar forms of illness but had differing viral backgrounds and different bacterial infections causing their illness, WA Health Department communicable disease director Dr Paul Van Buynder said. (The Age)
Pregnancy Nausea and Vomiting May Indicate Lower Risk Of Breast Cancer Jun 26, 2007
"Associated with these changes are the fluctuating hormonal profiles that must be kept in a delicate balance. If the correct ratios and relative amounts between these hormones are not maintained within a normal range, certain pregnancy-related outcomes may emerge, such as high blood pressure, glucose intolerance and gestational diabetes, eclamptic conditions with seizures and/or toxemia, or extremely severe nausea. "These pregnancy-related factors may serve as indicators of underlying biological... (Science Daily)
Elevated autoantibodies linked to preeclampsia Mar 16, 2007
Also known as toxemia, preeclampsia affects some 5 percent of pregnancies and is a leading cause of maternal and fetal illness and death, particularly in developing nations. Signs include high blood pressure, swelling of the ankles and the presence of protein in the urine. (EurekAlert!)
Blind Mole Rats Shed Light On Diseases Caused By Lack Of Oxygen Jan 23, 2007
Nevo further explained that lack of oxygen supply to tissues (hypoxia) is the cause of many ailments such as heart attacks, strokes, cancer, pulmonary hypertension, kidney diseases, complications from diabetes such as ulcers and blindness, toxemia and altitude sickness. According to Prof. (Science Daily)
Previous AJC coverage of the 48th Brigade Jan 12, 2007
As he entered the so-called Triangle of Death in central Iraq, his wife, April, emerged from a different sort of peril, surviving a high-risk pregnancy marred by gestational diabetes, gestational asthma and toxemia. As she was giving birth five weeks ahead of schedule her heart stopped on the delivery table. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Fight of his life Oct 14, 2006
" After more surgery Thursday to remove part of his lower lung, he remains sedated and on the ventilator. Nancy Marshall, Glen Bogart's mother, worries that too much time on the respirator will suck precious strength from her son. She wants doctors to remove the respirator so Bogart can take an enormous breath of air and begin healing. "I believe he can do it," Marshall says. Sitting in the RVMC hallway, Marshall tells how Bogart's injury has galvanized a formerly fractured family, and that she... (Mail Tribune, OR)
Sheep and Goat Disease Treatments, Preventions Outlined Sep 15, 2006
Often referred to as CD-T, the vaccine protects against enterotoxemia types C and D, and tetanus ... For animals that have not been vaccinated with CD-T and that develop either enterotoxemia or tetanus, there are treatment options ... In the case of enterotoxemia, producers can inject an antitoxin under the skin. (Agri-View, WI)
Breakthrough in Treatment of Deadly Pregnancy Condition Sep 8, 2006
The disorder, once known as toxemia, affects as many as 8% of pregnancies. Usually diagnosed late in pregnancy, the disorder is characterized by sharp increases in blood pressure, swelling and proteins in the urine. (ktla 5)
Sheep and Goat Diseases Outlined From A to Z Sep 8, 2006
Enterotoxemia type C. Sheep can be infected with a number of clostridial diseases, Schoenian says, the most common of which are enterotoxemia types C and D, and tetanus ... Enterotoxemia type C, also called hemorrhagic enteritis or bloody scours, affects lambs during the first few weeks of life. (Agri-View, WI)
Fresh apricots there for the picking Jul 19, 2006
These minerals make them medicinal for blood-related disorders such as anemia, acne, toxemia and tuberculosis. Apricot kernels are a good source of amygdaline. (Mail Tribune, OR)
On maternal mortality Apr 25, 2006
There are an estimated two to three million abortions in Indonesia each year; many of these terminations end in complications such as infection, toxemia and bleeding -- the main causes of maternal mortality. Many of these unwanted pregnancies could be prevented through sex education programs (especially for young people) and with products (such as condoms and emergency contraception) that can prevent pregnancy. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Researchers attention turns toward bird flu Mar 31, 2006
On the other hand, high daily doses of vitamin C and vitamin E did not reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia -- a blood pressure-related common complication of pregnancy that is also called toxemia -- in high-risk women. But researchers for the Vitamins in Pre-Eclampsia (VIP) study said that women taking the high dose vitamins -- 1,000 mg of vitamin C and 400 IU of vitamin E -- had a higher risk of delivering low birth-weight babies. (CNN -- Health)
Facing Homelessness: Bouncing back Jan 10, 2006
Koehn was mostly on bed rest during her time with the IHN. She had gone into labor at six months and had a mild case of toxemia. That, combined with difficulties during her first childbirth, prompted her doctor to order the bed rest. (Billings Gazette, MT)
