Preeclampsia

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About Preeclampsia:

It is a serious blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy.
It typically develops after the 20th week of pregnancy.
It can also affect other organs in the body and be dangerous for both the mother and her developing fetus.
Symptoms:
- People with preeclampsia often have high blood pressure (hypertension) and high levels of protein in their urine (proteinuria).
- Changes in vision, including temporary loss of vision, blurred vision or light sensitivity
Prevention
- Medication: The best clinical evidence for prevention of preeclampsia is the use of low-dose aspirin.
- Lifestyle and healthy choices: If one had preeclampsia before, it’s a good idea to be as healthy as you can be.

What is liquid biopsy?

A liquid biopsy is a simple and non-invasive alternative to surgical biopsies which enables doctors to discover a range of information about a tumour through a simple blood sample.

Q1) What is biopsy?

A biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue or cells is taken from the body for examination under a microscope or for other laboratory testing. Biopsies are commonly performed to diagnose or investigate various medical conditions, including cancer, infections, autoimmune diseases, and other disorders.

Source: Early prediction of preeclampsia using a blood-derived biomarker