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sFlt-1 & Pre-eclampsia by Matt S. Posted Fri 01 Aug 2008 12:00am One of the most exciting new advances in the field of pre-eclampsia has been the relatively recent discovery of the role of sFlt-1 in pre-eclampsia. sFlt-1 (which stands... that there is an increased level of sFlt-1 in the blood of pregnant women with pre-eclampsia which rapidly goes away following delivery. Furthermore, injection of sFlt-1 into pregnant rats results Read on »

Importance of Screening in Pregnancy for Pre-Eclampsia and Proteinuria by Dave W Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 24 Aug 2010 12:00am to the dangers of undetected and untreated high blood pressure (hypertension) and pre-eclampsia. Social Bookmarking Read on »

Pregnant Women On CPAP For Pre-eclampsia by Dr. Steven P. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 19 Aug 2009 5:22pm Preeclampsia is a serious condition where blood pressure goes up during pregnancy, with a higher chance of complications for both the mother and the baby if not treated appropriately. I’ve written in the past about using CPAP for this medical condition. In a study published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet, a large multi-center study Read on »

Magnesium Therapy in Eclampsia/Pre-Eclampsia by Matt S. Posted Mon 27 Jul 2009 12:00am Eclampsia and pre-eclampsia are characterized by the new onset of hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation in a previously normotensive woman. One... and effective use of this medication as an anticonvulsant. iv Mg is indicated both as a seizure prophylactic agent (in severe pre-eclampsia) as well as for the prevention of recurrent Read on »

Healthy Moms Dictionary - Preeclampsia and Eclampsia by Cascia T. Posted Wed 07 Jan 2009 3:03pm first pregnancies. A diagnosis of preeclampsia could also indicate that the placenta is detaching from the uterus. Left untreated preeclampsia can lead to eclampsia, a life... or induce labor. Eclampsia can occur if preeclampsia gets out of control. Eclampsia is when a pregnant mother with preeclampsia has seizures. Eclampsia is the most common form Read on »

Eclampsia: The WHY’s Behind It! by Dr. Daniel Kalish Doctor of Chiropracty

Posted Mon 04 Oct 2010 12:30pm Read on »

ECLAMPSIA by Erik Erichsen Posted Sat 05 Dec 2009 12:00am Internet has been down for almost two weeks – that’s why the blog has been silent. Only today I managed to connect. In the western world you never see full blown ecamplasia with sky-high blood pressure, deep unconsciousness and seizures. Here it is not that uncommon. We do not have any sophisticated ways of treating that serious ... Read on »

Preeclampsia Awareness Month by Deb .. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Fri 11 May 2012 10:01pm I love the month of May. The days start to feel longer… there is the whisper of warm weather leading into the heat of summer. I get to bring out my (much cuter) summer wardrobe. Mother’s Day arrives allowing us to honor the wonderful mamas of the world. And, did you know, May has recently been declared Preeclampsia Awareness Month?! ... Read on »

And to think of all the money wasted on pharmeceuticals by Heather .. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 5:52pm This story claims that chocolate reduces pregnancy risk, specifically the risk of pre-eclampsia, by reducing blood pressure. Move over, PBJ. I'm having organic dark chocolate with a side of Rolos for lunch today. And don't forget the M&M's for dessert. Read on »

Calcium supplementation found to reduce risk of serious pregnancy-related condition by Dr. John B. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 14 Jan 2009 4:58pm Pre-eclampsia is a condition that can develop in the 2nd half of pregnancy. It is characterised by high blood pressure in the mother, along with protein in the urine. Late in pregnancy the condition can cause fitting, which can have serious (and even fatal) consequences for the mother and her baby. I was interested to [...] Read on »