Study Findings:

• Diminished levels of a key protein associated with pre-eclampsia can be detected in the urine of women mid-way through pregnancy, a finding that could help pave the way for the development of a screening test for this potentially life-threatening disease.
• The research found lower than normal levels of placental growth factor (PlGF) protein in the urine of pregnant women who are at risk of developing pre-eclampsia.
• A simple urine test could help predict the onset of this disease one to two months before the onset of clinical symptoms and that could make a tremendous difference in outcomes for patients, in particular those women who have limited access to specialized medical care.

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