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Preeclampsia Linked to Peptide in Placenta

Sunday, February 10, 2008 2:01 No Comments

Preeclampsia is a potentially deadly condition which occurs in about 10% of  pregnancies and is responsible for about 15% of premature births and 18% of all maternal deaths.  Preeclampsia causes dangerously high blood pressure, often accompanied by symptoms like swelling, weight gain, head aches and abdominal pain.  Unfortunately, some women suffer from rapidly advancing preeclampsia [...]

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