Pregnant women should take extra precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic. A new study shows that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), attacks the placenta. The researchers ...
The placenta is an amazing structure in design and function. This section deals with the placenta in a broad, generalized form and is not by any means all inclusive. Placental pathology is an ...
The New England Journal of Medicine: The Placenta — Fast, Loose, and in Control
The placenta never fails to amaze. The conventions that we take for granted as required for the normal formation and function of other organs are often flouted by placental trophoblasts, the ...
Medscape: Quantitative Assessment of Placental Morphology May Identify Specific Causes of Stillbirth
Background: Stillbirth is frequently the result of pathological processes involving the placenta. Understanding the significance of specific lesions is hindered by qualitative subjective evaluation.
Overview Edema is swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body's tissues. Edema can affect any part of the body. But it's more likely to show up in the legs and feet. Medicines and pregnancy can cause edema. It also can be the result of a disease, such as congestive heart failure, kidney disease, venous insufficiency or cirrhosis of the liver.
Descripción general El edema es la hinchazón causada por el exceso de líquido atrapado en los tejidos del cuerpo. El edema puede afectar cualquier parte del cuerpo. Pero hay más probabilidades de que aparezca en las piernas y los pies. Los medicamentos y el embarazo pueden provocar edemas. También puede producirse como consecuencia de una enfermedad, como insuficiencia cardíaca ...