Hypertension in Pregnancy - Biotech, Pharma and Life Science Channel
PubMed Articles
Intrapartum sacral stress fracture due to pregnancy-related osteoporosis: a case report.
Low back pain (LBP) and hip pain frequently occur during pregnancy and postpartum period. Although pelvic and mechanic lesions of the soft tissues are most responsible for the etiology, sacral fractur...
Treatment for hepatitis C virus-induced portal hypertension in leukemic children.
Children with acute leukemia are at high risk of hepatitis C infection, either by immunosuppression secondary to chemotherapy or by multiple transfusions of blood products during the course of the dis...
Hypertension trends in Chinese children in the national surveys, 1993 to 2009.
Pulmonary vascular remodeling with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) is associated with impaired apoptosis of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs). We have reported that high-...
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) has been considered to be caused by single or recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) arising from deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In Japan, female predomin...
Abstract Objective: To confirm effectiveness of nonsurgical periodontal treatment during pregnancy on pregnancy outcome in terms of preterm birth and low birth weight (LBW). Method: We searched for Ra...
Generic Drugs for Hypertension: Are They Really Equivalent?
Many antihypertensive drugs are now available in generic formulations at fractions of the cost of their branded counterparts. In the United States, marketing approval for generic medications is usuall...
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the frequency and common locations of myocardial fat and its associated factors using coronary CT angiography (CCTA) in patients without cardiac disease. METHODS: Using CCTA fin...
Portal vein aneurysms: imaging manifestations and clinical significance.
This article will review the computed tomography (CT) findings in patients with portal vein aneurysms (including presentation of several case examples) and discuss imaging criteria and management opti...
Maternal smoking during pregnancy and daughters' risk of gestational diabetes and obesity.
AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: The primary aim of the study was to investigate the risk of developing gestational diabetes in women who were exposed to tobacco smoke in utero. Secondary aims were to assess the risk...
News Articles
Pregnancy Risks with Sleep-Disordered Breathing (CME/CE)
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- Gestational hypertension and diabetes occurred significantly more often in women who reported sleep-disordered breathing during pregnancy, pooled data from published st...
Objective To determine if an intervention consisting of telemonitoring and supervision by usual primary care clinicians of home self measured blood pressure and optional patient decision support......
Obesity, Hypertension Prevalent in Growing Number of Children
Excessive weight in young people suggests their risk for metabolic syndrome, hyperlipidemia, sleep disorders, type 2 diabetes, and kidney disease as adults will be high. Medscape Medical News
Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Victoza produced 8% weight loss in Ph III obesity trial
Danish insulin giant Novo Nordisk (NOV: N) has released headline results from a 56-week double-blind Phase IIIa clinical trial investigating the potential of liraglutide, the active ingredient of its...
St. Jude, Boston Scientific Release Encouraging Renal Denervation Data At EuroPCR
New clinical data from St. Jude Medical’s and Boston Scientific’s trials of renal denervation devices to treat hypertension show both companies are making progress in their development of these no...
United Therapeutics: A Growth Stock With Good Products And A Promising Pipeline
By StockRiters:United Therapeutics (UTHR) is a biopharmaceutical company which develops and markets products for patients suffering from pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and other vascular diseas...
Pregnant bellies: Updating the tape measure technique
A new way of interpreting information from a low-tech, age-old method used in pregnancy care is expected to more accurately identify potential health issues for mothers and babies.
Study Shows Eating Junk Food While Pregnant May Increase Likelihood of Childhood Obesity
Recent studies have shown that eating junk food during pregnancy can have lasting effects on your child. Liquid Health suggests a healthy diet and a high quality-prenatal vitamin to get all the essen...
In a new study it was revealed that up to 72% of new mothers with HPV transmit the virus to their newborns. polyDNA recommends Gene-Eden-VIR to help the immune system clear the HPV virus as a preparat...
As Time published on April 30, a new study revealed that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), including Paxil, are linked to higher risk of complications after surgery. In light of this ne...
Events
None
Companies
Health & Parenting Ltd provides a range of family-related applications for iPod, iPhone and Android. These include a pregnancy, fertility and period app. Health & Parenting Ltd of...
TheAmerican Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) represents more than 6,500 endocrinologists in the United States and abroad. AACE is the largest association of clinic...
Good Start Genetics provides the most clinically relevant genetic information to physicians. The Companyâs affordable pre-pregnancy test, which was developed by the Co...
Privately held Ardian Inc., based in Mountain View, Calif., develops catheter-based therapies to treat hypertension and related conditions. Ardian is the eighth company created by...
Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA)
Headquartered in Silver Spring, Md., PHA is the countryâs leading organization connecting pulmonary hypertension patients, families, and medical professionals. Its mission is...
IDEAL LIFE, the industry leader in remote health management solutions, has created an innovative platform that addresses many of todayâs most challenging and costly healthcar...
Sagene Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel applications for combinations of FDA-approved drugs to treat diseases associated with aging. Sagene h...
TherapeuticsMDÂ is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on creating safe and effective therapies exclusively for women. The Companyâs branded OTC and pharmaceutical p...
Cibiem is a medical device company leveraging its proprietary, minimally invasive, catheter-based approach focused on Carotid Body Modulation⢠(CBM) for the treatment of symp...
Bedsider is an online birth control support network designed to make birth control easier. Whether women and their partners are considering birth control for the first time or alr...
Clinical Trials
Gene Expression in Cumulus Cells to Predict Pregnancy
The purpose of this study is to determine the performance of a genetic assay, GemART, in cumulus cells predictive of embryo viability, and pregnancy success in women undergoing in vitro fe...
Screen-and-treat approach reduces postabortal pelvic inflammatory disease after induced abortion, and at the same time alters women's sexual behavior and prevents further re-infection by s...
Preconception Reproductive Knowledge Promotion (PREKNOP)
This study examines the efficacy of the "Preconception Reproductive Knowledge Promotion (PREKNOP)" intervention, designed to promote women's reproductive health and positive pregnancy outc...
Trial of the Impact of Vitamin A on Maternal Mortality
Main objectives: To evaluate the impact of weekly vitamin A supplementation (VAS) to women of reproductive age (15-45 years) on maternal mortality in rural Ghana, and to compare this with...
Chronic transplant nephropathy and cardiovascular death are the main reasons for loss of transplanted organs after kidney transplantation. Vascular changes, induced by hypertension and/or...
Spanish Cohort for the Study of the Effect of CPAP in Hypertension (CEPECTA)
AIMS:To know the effects of the treatment with nasal positive continuous airway pressure (CPAP) on systemic blood pressure and the expression of biological mediators, in systemic hypertens...
Hypertension Control Based on Home Blood Pressure
The aim of this trial is to study the effects of antihypertensive therapy based on home systolic blood pressure (BP) with different target levels using two classes of drugs. The HOSP stud...
In an attempt to simplify the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, the researchers will investigate the presence of specific molecular markers of ectopic pregnancy. The quantification of these...
Predicting Complications in Women With Toxaemia
Short description of the primary purpose of the protocol intended for the lay public. Include brief statement of study hypothesis In North America, pre-eclampsia ('toxaemia of pregnancy')...
The Expression of IL-15 and Its Receptor in Decidua
Human decidual tissue appears to play an important role not only in nurturing the implanted embryos, but also in preventing its rejection by the maternal immune system. Insight into the ma...
Videos
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Hyperuricemia
Excessive URIC ACID or urate in blood as defined by its solubility in plasma at 37 degrees C; greater than 0.42mmol per liter (7.0mg/dL) in men or 0.36mmol per liter (6.0mg/dL) in women. This condition is caused by overproduction of uric acid or impaired renal clearance. Hyperuricemia can be acquired, drug-induced or genetically determined (LESCH-NYHAN SYNDROME). It is associated with HYPERTENSION and GOUT.
Prenatal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Nutrition of FEMALE during PREGNANCY.
Mineralocorticoid Excess Syndrome, Apparent
A hereditary disease characterized by childhood onset HYPERTENSION, hypokalemic alkalosis, and low RENIN and ALDOSTERONE secretion. It results from a defect in the activity of the 11-BETA-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASE TYPE 2 enzyme which results in inadequate conversion of CORTISOL to CORTISONE. The build up of unprocessed cortisol to levels that stimulate MINERALOCORTICOID RECEPTORS creates the appearance of having excessive MINERALOCORTICOIDS.
11-beta-hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 2
An high-affinity, NAD-dependent 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase that acts unidirectionally to catalyze the dehydrogenation of CORTISOL to CORTISONE. It is found predominantly in mineralocorticoid target tissues such as the KIDNEY; COLON; SWEAT GLANDS; and the PLACENTA. Absence of the enzyme leads to a fatal form of childhood hypertension termed, APPARENT MINERALOCORTICOID EXCESS SYNDROME.
Contraception, Postcoital
Means of postcoital intervention to avoid pregnancy, such as the administration of POSTCOITAL CONTRACEPTIVES to prevent FERTILIZATION of an egg or implantation of a fertilized egg (OVUM IMPLANTATION).
