Pre-eclampsia: Early urine test predicts pregnancy complication
Sunday, November 28, 2010 - 23:30
in Health & Medicine
Pre-eclampsia affects approximately 5% of pregnancies and can pose serious health concerns for mother and child. Some patients develop severe disease associated with kidney, liver, and neurological problems. The condition is characterized by high blood pressure and the loss of protein in the urine during the second half of pregnancy.