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The Norwegian preeclampsia family cohort study: a new resource for investigating genetic aspects and heritability of preeclampsia and related phenotypes.
BMC pregnancy and childbirth - 1 Dec 2015
Roten Linda Tømmerdal, Thomsen Liv Cecilie Vestrheim, Gundersen Astrid Solberg, Fenstad Mona Høysæter, Odland Maria Lisa, Strand Kristin Melheim, Solberg Per, Tappert Christian, Araya Elisabeth, Bærheim Gunhild, Lyslo Ingvill, Tollaksen Kjersti, Bjørge Line, Austgulen Rigmor
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BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia is a major pregnancy complication without curative treatment available. A Norwegian Preeclampsia Family Cohort was established to provide a new resource for genetic and molecular studies aiming to improve the understanding of the complex pathophysiology of preeclampsia. METHODS: Participants were recruited from five Norwegian hospitals after diagnoses of preeclampsia registered in the...
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