complication
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Experts say the findings could help health officials focus genetic screening in the areas most affected, allowing people at risk to be identified earlier and treated before serious complications develop.
From Science Daily
But the couple said they could never have predicted what would happen after two days in Nashville when Issy developed pre-eclampsia, a life-threatening complication that can affect women in the second half of pregnancy.
From BBC
“Measles spreads easily and can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia, brain swelling, and even death,” Davis said.
From Los Angeles Times
The MPs committee also wants the NHS to start recording data on complications after cosmetic surgery carried abroad, amid reports of people receiving emergency care following botched treatment in other countries.
From BBC
The ingredients are illegal because they increase the risk of skin damage, infections, and pregnancy-related complications.
From BBC
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