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Preeclampsia
Study supports use of aspirin in treating pregnancy disorder
April 14th, 2005
A new study provides indirect support for the use of low-dose aspirin therapy in preventing and treating preeclampsia, a pregnancy disorder that is often harmful to both mother and fetus. This treatment strategy is controversial, since it has been associated with complications such as thrombosis (blood clotting) and problems with labor. However, the new study shows that "the rationale for low-dose aspirin therapy to prevent or delay preeclampsia without compromising reproductive function, or increasing the possibility of thrombosis, is definitely a feasible therapeutic strategy," says Queen's University researcher Colin Funk. The study results were...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-04-14)
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