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From Molecules To Medicine: A Future Cure For Preeclampsia?, Mark Santillan, Donna Santillan, Curt Sigmund, Stephen Hunter
From Molecules To Medicine: A Future Cure For Preeclampsia?, Mark Santillan, Donna Santillan, Curt Sigmund, Stephen Hunter
Stephen K. Hunter
In the United States, preeclampsia (PreE) affects 5-7% of all pregnancies, yet represents 15% of all maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality. PreE causes fetal growth restriction, oligohydramnios, fetal death, and maternal seizures, stroke, cerebrovascular hemorrhage and death. It has immediate and potentially long-term effects on both the fetus and mother. To date, the molecular pathogenesis of PreE is largely unknown. Multiple pathways, including dysfunctional angiogenesis, inappropriate placentation, oxidative stress and an altered immunological milieu have been proposed as key players in the development of PreE. In addition, genetic factors in all of these pathways are essential components in the etiology of …
Periodontal Disease In Pregnancy Complicated By Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, J. Guthmiller, J. Hassebroek-Johnson, D. Weenig, G. Johnson, H. Kirchner, F. Kohout, Stephen Hunter
Periodontal Disease In Pregnancy Complicated By Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, J. Guthmiller, J. Hassebroek-Johnson, D. Weenig, G. Johnson, H. Kirchner, F. Kohout, Stephen Hunter
Stephen K. Hunter
BACKGROUND: Systemic disease and hormonal changes have been implicated as complicating factors for periodontal disease. Diabetes has been identified as a risk factor for periodontal disease, and diabetics can experience periodontal destruction at an earlier age than non-diabetic individuals. Increased hormone levels during pregnancy can contribute to increased gingival inflammation. The purpose of this study was to examine the association of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) on the periodontal status of pregnant women. METHODS: Thirty-three (13 diabetic and 20 non-diabetic) subjects, 20 to 39 weeks gestation, participated in this study. The mean age of the diabetics and non-diabetics was 28.5 …