The role of AT1 angiotensin receptor activation in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia

Article Abstract:

The angiotensin AT1 receptor appears to be involved in the development of preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a condition during late pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure. Researchers studied pregnant rats bred to mimic the development of preeclampsia. Some rats received endotoxin to stimulate preeclampsia and others received endotoxin plus losartan, a drug that blocks the AT1 receptor. Endotoxin raised the rats' blood pressure and caused fewer and smaller pups to be born. However, this response to endotoxin did not occur in the rats given losartan.

Research, Preeclampsia, Angiotensin, Angiotensin receptors

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The prevalence of thromboembolic events among women with extended bed rest prescribed as part of the treatment for premature labor or preterm premature rupture of membranes

Article Abstract:

Bed rest for pregnant women who develop premature labor or premature rupture of membranes substantially increases their risk of developing dangerous blood clots. In a study of 192 such patients, the rate of abnormal blood clot formation was 20 times higher than the rate in 6,164 women who did not spend extended time in bed.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Risk factors, Premature rupture of membranes, Premature rupture of the membrane, Premature labor, Thromboembolism, Bed rest

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Panniculectomy at the time of gynecologic surgery in morbidly obese patients

Article Abstract:

Surgeons can remove excess panniculus from severely obese women when operating on the abdomen, according to a study of 78 obese women. Panniculus is a membrane that covers many body parts. Most of the women were having a hysterectomy.

Surgery, Overweight persons, Abdomen, Laparotomy

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