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world4 hours ago•4 min saved

British couple reclaim $200k after insurer balks at US birth costs

British musicians Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester faced a $200,000 medical bill when their baby was born seven weeks early during a Nashville tour; Zurich Insurance initially refused to cover the costs since the baby wasn’t named on the policy, but after a nine-month legal battle the insurer apologized and reversed the decision. The episode highlights gaps in travel-insurance coverage for births abroad, and the couple now uses their story to raise awareness with the charity Tommy's while continuing to perform.

via BBC|

#pre-eclampsia #premature-birth #travel-insurance

health2 years ago•6 min saved

"Revolutionary Test Predicts and Prevents Maternal Mortality in Early Pregnancy"

The FDA has approved the first blood test that can predict the risk of developing pre-eclampsia, a leading cause of maternal mortality. Pre-eclampsia, characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine, can quickly progress to life-threatening conditions without warning. The test analyzes the ratio of two proteins and can help differentiate between chronic hypertension and pre-eclampsia. It provides clinicians with a better understanding of which patients are at a high risk for severe complications and helps identify those at a low risk. The test offers hope for reducing maternal mortality rates in the United States, which have been rising, particularly among Black women.

via National Geographic|

#blood-test #health #maternal-mortality