16 December 2025

Research findings reveal new way to reduce pre-eclampsia

PREVENT-PE trial shows that planned birth at term can reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia by almost a third A research...

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1 December 2022

Wrexham Maelor Hospital evaluates clinical use of PLGF point-of-care testing for pre-eclampsia

Dr Lynda Verghese, pictured right, Consultant Obstetrician and Maternal Medicine Lead, and Dr Yee Ping Teoh, pictured left, Consultant Clinical...

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28 July 2022

Testing to help diagnose pre-eclampsia recommended by NICE

New NICE guidance recommends PIGF-based testing to rule in or rule out the short-term development of pre-eclampsia[1] Roche Diagnostics UK & Ireland...

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18 January 2022

Single blood sample can detect women at risk of pre-eclampsia

A study of pregnant women's blood RNA has found specific molecular profiles that identify women at risk of pre-eclampsia. These...

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19 October 2021

Diabetes drug may help to prolong preterm pregnancies in women with pre-eclampsia

Further trials needed to confirm results, but researchers are “cautiously optimistic” that treatment of preterm pre-eclampsia is possible Giving the...

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14 October 2020

Exposure to vitamin D in the womb might minimise risk of high blood pressure for children born to mothers with pre-eclampsia

Children appear to be at greater risk of having high blood pressure when their mothers had the high blood pressure...

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9 October 2020

Pregnancy complications linked to heightened risk of heart disease and stroke in later life

Along with several other factors, including starting periods early, use of combined oral contraceptives, and early menopause Pregnancy complications such...

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1 February 2016

New study shows how pregnant women can rule out pre-eclampsia with one simple blood test

New study shows how pregnant women can rule out pre-eclampsia with one simple blood test A new study published in...

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