From the UK - Smoking either during or after pregnancy may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS. Researchers have noted that 90% of infants who developed SIDS were born to mothers who smoked. In addition, the risk of developing SIDS is directly proportional to the amount of time exposed to second hand smoke: for instance, those who were exposed to smoke 8 hours per day were 8 times more likely to develop SIDS.
From Chicago - Remembering drug names and doses is difficult for patients. A study of over 200 patients who took medicine to lower their blood pressure shows that those with high health literacy failed to remember their medication names nearly a third of the time, and those with poor literacy failed to remember the names of their meds 60% of the time.
From Palo Alto - A test for predicting who will get Alzheimer’s may soon be available. A blood test that measures 18 serum proteins was tested on over 250 patients, some of whom had Alzheimer’s, and others of whom had mild cognitive problems. The test was 91% accurate in terms of predicting those with mild memory problems who would develop Alzheimer’s in 5 years.
And finally from Alabama - While garlic has long been touted for its health benefits, researchers have identified how it works. Mixing red blood cells with garlic released hydrogen sulfide. This compound acts as an antioxidant, causing blood vessels to relax and increasing blood flow.
For Insidermedicine in 60, I’m Dr. Susan Sharma.
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It’s a subject people don’t talk about. But as one grieving mother was shocked to discover, stillbirth is ten times more common than sudden infant death syndrome, and as many as two-thirds of stillbirths are unexplained.
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On May 31, 2008, walkers took to the pavement to raise awareness and fund for preeclampsia research & support.
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http://www.pregenesys.com/
In Israel, any woman in trimester 1 can get this blood test (weeks 7-13) and be evaluated for risk of pre-eclampsia. If the risk appears elevated, she returns to verify her risk, and if it is indeed elevated, DT can help the doctor determine the required level of monitoring and treatment.
Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. Affecting at least 5 percent of all pregnancies, it is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure, swelling and protein in the urine. Sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms; however,some women with rapidly advancing disease report few symptoms.
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A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that ACE inhibitors, which are widely used to treat hypertension, may be associated with an increased risk of major congenital malformations when used by women during the first trimester of pregnancy.
The labeling for ACE inhibitors already states that these drugs can produce major congenital malformations, but that precaution is aimed at preventing harm to the fetus during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. This new study focuses on the first trimester, a time when neither the woman nor her doctor may realize that she’s pregnant.
This one study does not establish a causal relationship between ACE inhibitors and birth defects, but it does raise some reason for concern. So FDA is recommending is that ACE inhibitors be prescribed for pregnant women only if the expected benefit clearly exceeds the potential risk. If a woman becomes pregnant while she is on an ACE inhibitor, the recommendation is to change to a different drug as soon as possible.
Women who are taking these drugs, or a combination product containing ACE inhibitors, to tell their practitioner if they’re planning a pregnancy or think they might be pregnant. And they should be counseled about the potential risks throughout pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters.
ACE inhibitor drugs include: Lotensin (benazepril), Capoten (captopril), Vasotec oral and injectable (enalapril/enalaprilat), Monopril (fosinopril), Zestril (lisinopril), Prinivil (lisinopril), Univasc (moexipril), Aceon (perindopril), Accupril (quinapril), Altace (ramipril), Mavik (trandolapril)
ACE inhibitors combined with other antihypertensive drugs include: Capozide (captopril/hydrochlorothiazide), Lotrel (benazepril, amlodipine), Vaseretic (enalopril/hydrochlorothiazide), Prinzide (lisinopril/ hydrochlorothiazide), Accuretic (Accupril/ hydrochlorothiazide)
Additional Information:
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert 2006 - Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) drug class. June 7, 2006.
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2006/safety06.htm#Angiotensin
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One out of three American adults has high blood pressure or hypertension. Hypertension is known as the "silent killer" because people with this condition can go years without realizing they have it.
http://hopurl.com/43698
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The Journey of our son, Phoenix and his entry into this world. I had pregnancy induced hypertension and was induced at 37 weeks.
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Hypertension
Michael LaCorte MD Ped Cardiology
DrMDK.com
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Born at 35 weeks due to severe pregnancy induced hypertension in June 2005
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just blabbing 