About this Research Topic
Glomerular diseases during pregnancy present unique challenges due to their impact on both maternal and fetal health. The intersection of pregnancy with conditions such as pre-eclampsia, which mimics some glomerular diseases, complicates diagnostics and management, increasing the risks of adverse outcomes like preterm delivery and fetal growth restriction.
Despite the prevalence of glomerular diseases in pregnant women, there is a notable lack of targeted research addressing the pathophysiology, optimal management strategies, and outcomes. Emerging evidence suggests that pregnancy can exacerbate underlying kidney diseases, yet the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood, and treatment options are significantly limited by safety concerns for the fetus.
This Research Topic aims to explore the complex interactions between pregnancy and glomerular diseases to improve diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes. Key objectives include defining the pathophysiological changes that glomerular diseases induce in pregnant patients, developing guidelines for managing these conditions without compromising fetal and maternal safety, and evaluating the long-term kidney outcomes for women affected by these conditions during pregnancy.
To enhance our understanding and treatment of glomerular diseases in pregnant women, we invite contributions focusing on the following themes:
Pathophysiological mechanisms of glomerular diseases during pregnancy.
Diagnostic challenges and advancements in monitoring glomerular function in pregnant patients.
Management strategies and their outcomes on maternal and fetal health.
Long-term renal outcomes post-pregnancy in women with glomerular diseases.
This inquiry seeks to fill critical knowledge gaps, ultimately improving health outcomes for both mothers and their children.
Despite the prevalence of glomerular diseases in pregnant women, there is a notable lack of targeted research addressing the pathophysiology, optimal management strategies, and outcomes. Emerging evidence suggests that pregnancy can exacerbate underlying kidney diseases, yet the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood, and treatment options are significantly limited by safety concerns for the fetus.
This Research Topic aims to explore the complex interactions between pregnancy and glomerular diseases to improve diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes. Key objectives include defining the pathophysiological changes that glomerular diseases induce in pregnant patients, developing guidelines for managing these conditions without compromising fetal and maternal safety, and evaluating the long-term kidney outcomes for women affected by these conditions during pregnancy.
To enhance our understanding and treatment of glomerular diseases in pregnant women, we invite contributions focusing on the following themes:
Pathophysiological mechanisms of glomerular diseases during pregnancy.
Diagnostic challenges and advancements in monitoring glomerular function in pregnant patients.
Management strategies and their outcomes on maternal and fetal health.
Long-term renal outcomes post-pregnancy in women with glomerular diseases.
This inquiry seeks to fill critical knowledge gaps, ultimately improving health outcomes for both mothers and their children.
Keywords: Glomerular diseases, Pregnancy, Maternal health, Fetal outcomes, Pathophysiology
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