Here are the latest preeclampsia news, events and research articles.
New urine test could spot pre-eclampsia up to 10 WEEKS earlier than current tests
Pregnant women have a new test for a deadly complication which affects 50,000 people a year. A simple urine test could detect pre-eclampsia up to 10 weeks earlier, according to doctors in the US. Currently, the complication affecting one in 12 pregnancies first comes to light at antenatal appointments. High blood pressure and protein in the urine are the first…
Daily aspirin dose could lower preeclampsia risk in pregnant women
Low dose taken by women at risk of preeclampsia throughout pregnancy more than halves chances of premature birth, finds study Pregnant women who are at risk of preeclampsia could substantially lower the chances of premature delivery by taking a daily dose of aspirin, research has found. A low dose of the drug taken throughout pregnancy more than halved the chances…
Babies’ DNA affects mothers’ risk of preeclampsia in pregnancy, study finds
A major new international study has revealed for the first time that some features in a baby’s DNA can increase the risk of its mother developing pre-eclampsia — a potentially dangerous condition in pregnancy. These results from the InterPregGen study are published in Nature Genetics. The work was carried out by genetics experts from the UK, Nordic countries and Central…
Preeclampsia linked to heart disease risk
Pregnancy complications preeclampsia significantly increases a woman’s chances of developing heart disease later in life, warns The Heart Foundation. Women who suffer from gestational hypertension or pre-eclampsia are significantly at greater risk of future heart disease and should have their heart health monitored post-pregnancy, urge experts. The Heart Foundation says pregnancy is the ‘ultimate cardiac stress test’ and pre-eclampsia, in…
Refugee woman on Nauru
Australian Action on Preeclampsia has become aware of the refugee woman on Nauru who is currently 37 weeks pregnant and who has developed preeclampsia together with other pregnancy complications. preeclampsia can become life threatening very rapidly, and the only cure available is delivery of the baby. In order to achieve the best possible outcome for this woman and her baby…
Cupcake Decorating Fundraiser
The popular cupcake decorating classes return in a new location to raise money for and awareness of preeclampsia. Participants will learn some basic decorating skills, make some creative cupcakes and get some handy tips as well as having fun along the way. Date: Sunday 21st May Times: Session 1: 10am-12.30pm | Session 2: 1pm-3.30pm Location: 34 King Street Dandenong Victoria…
Sydney Seminar
AAPEC is pleased to be associated with the Obstetric Medicine Research Group from St George Hospital and the St George & Sutherland Medical Research Foundation in the presentation of a public information seminar on preeclampsia. At this session, you will find out more information about preeclampsia covering how hypertension is managed during pregnancy, how to prepare for any subsequent pregnancies…
Altered immune cells may both contribute to preeclampsia
Though the exact cascade of events leading to preeclampsia is unknown, reduced blood flow to the placenta (placental ischemia) is commonly thought to be a factor that contributes to the development of the pregnancy-related condition. In a new study presented today at the APS annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2017, researchers have found that the immune system’s natural killer (NK)…
Pre-eclampsia test could help save lives of hundreds of babies every year
A new test will allow pregnant women with a life-threatening disorder to carry their babies for longer and save the lives of up to 1,000 youngsters a year. Around three per cent of pregnant women suffer from pre-eclampsia where their blood pressure is raised to levels whcih threaten both mother and child. The only known cure is to deliver the…