Because it’s so difficult to diagnose, doctors, until now, have admitted to hospital thousands of healthy ­pregnant women for monitoring, just in case they had the condition. A simple blood test could change all that, and save lives. A new speedy test for pre-eclampsia which is 95% accurate does just that. Those mothers whose blood test is positive are admitted for ­monitoring and treatment. Professor Chappell said evidence shows widespread PlGF testing could saves lives “and it is fantastic news that NHS England agrees”.

Source: Daily Mirror June 09, 2019 17:41 UTC