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Introduction: Preeclampsia is a common hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. Several studies have demonstrated that protein aggregates, detected through urine congophilia, is associated with preeclampsia; however, it has yet to be investigated whether urine congophilia remains postpartum in these women. In this study, we aimed to augment prior studies and determine whether urine congophilia is present postpartum. Methods: Women were recruited from Lyell McEwin Hospital, South Australia. Urine samp...

10 amazing innovations to make motherhood safer Becoming a mother can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a woman’s life—but unfortunately, it can also be one of the most dangerous. More than 290,000 women die each year in pregnancy and childbirth, with the vast majority of those deaths occurring in low-income countries.  For decades, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been supporting problem solvers to create simple, affordable solutions to protect mothers an...