Jul 10, 2026
Phase I CARLYSLE trial data show CAR-T therapy obe-cel induces remission in severe refractory lupus with a favorable safety profile. Separate case report documents two successful pregnancies after dual-target CAR-T therapy with no transmission to infants.
Jun 03, 2026
A large international study published in eClinicalMedicine found that COVID-19 booster vaccination was tied to a 33% lower risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women across 18 countries. Getting COVID during pregnancy increased preeclampsia risk by 78% in unvaccinated women, but vaccination with a booster reduced those odds significantly.
Mar 26, 2026
Amneal Pharmaceuticals recalls magnesium sulfate after a pouch intended for pregnant women was found containing tranexamic acid instead. The medication mix-up could cause serious adverse events including seizures and blood clotting if administered incorrectly.
Mar 12, 2026
New research from 18 countries shows COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, particularly with booster doses, significantly reduces the risk of preeclampsia and other serious complications for both mothers and babies.
Feb 18, 2026
The Preeclampsia Foundation released a new educational resource to help OB-GYNs navigate predictive and diagnostic biomarker testing for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, covering FDA-cleared tests from Thermo Fisher Scientific and Roche Diagnostics.
Feb 11, 2026
A trial at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town tested DM199, a drug originally developed for stroke, in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia. The drug stabilized dangerously high blood pressure after researchers found the effective dose in the 16th patient.