Category: Preeclampsia

Olympian’s Death Sheds Light on Maternal Mortality Crisis

June 28th, 2023
Three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie who passed away in May, died from eclampsia, drawing renewed attention to the maternal mortality crisis in the United States. What is Eclampsia? Tori Bowie American track and field champion died of pregnancy comp… more »

New Blood Test Could Help Spot Preeclampsia

January 19th, 2022
  A blood test may help spot pregnant women who are at risk for developing preeclampsia—dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy—before it becomes a threat to both the mother and child.   New Study on Preeclampsia   Preeclampsia occurs in a… more »