Preeclampsia is a condition that causes a sudden rise in blood pressure during pregnancy. It can also lead to clotting issues that may affect organs, such as the liver and kidneys. Preeclampsia is the ...

Clonus is a neurological condition that creates involuntary muscle contractions. This results in uncontrollable, rhythmic, shaking movements. It’s usually brought on by excessive muscle stretching.

Clonus causes involuntary, rhythmic muscle contractions when a muscle is stretched. It is often observed in conditions like multiple sclerosis, stroke, and cerebral palsy. Clonus can be diagnosed by ...

Visual obscurations are common during pregnancy. 1 Photopsias, serous retinal detachments, blurred vision, and cortical blindness has been reported as complications in pre-eclamptic women. Most result ...

A 19-year-old black female at 32 weeks gestation is admitted to labor and delivery with blood pressure of 165/110 mmHg in triage and proteinuria. Her boyfriend brought her in as she complained of ...

Last week, on May 22, World Preeclampsia Day was observed, to increase awareness about preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication. This year’s theme, ‘Ask me about preeclampsia’, aimed at ...

Clonus, or the clonus reflex, is a neurological condition that results from damage to the nerve cells that control muscles. It can cause involuntary contractions, spasms, pulsing, tightness, and pain ...