Chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021 in the U.S.

Chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021 in the U.S.

Research Highlights: The number of individuals in the United States who had chronic hypertension or chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021, according to a nationwide review of private health insurance claims. Treatment rates for chronic hypertension during pregnancy remained relatively low but stable during the same time, with …

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AI Identifies Retinal Biomarkers for Preeclampsia

AI Identifies Retinal Biomarkers for Preeclampsia

TOPLINE: Changes to retinal blood vessels may be an indicator of development of preeclampsia, according to a poster presented at the 2024 meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation. METHODOLOGY: Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal death and is associated with changes to the vasculature of the eyes, leading to symptoms such as blurred …

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