Research on HG's short- and long-term effects is desperately needed and needed now. We need to do more to find a cure for this disease that has such devastating effects on a growing number of soon-to-be mothers.

Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA)

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Marlena S. Fejzo, PhD USA

HG is a devastating illness and yet so little research has been undertaken into causes and therapies.

Dr. Matthes Seeling, MD

HG is a tremendously debilitating disease that can have life-long consequences. This Web site will provide much needed support to mothers suffering from this disease.

TM Goodwin, MD USA

HG has a devastating personal and family impact and effective management is most important.

Ron Taylor, MD UK

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Encyclopedia article about rhabdomyolysis.

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Rhabdomyolysis

A potentially fatal disease marked by destruction or degeneration of skeletal muscle and often associated with myoglobinuria.

Classic Signs: abnormal urine color (dark, red, or cola colored), muscle tenderness, weakness of the affected muscle(s), generalized weakness, muscle stiffness or aching (myalgia).

Offsite Research:

Rhabdomyolysis secondary to hyperemesis gravidarum.
Fukada Y, Ohta S, Mizuno K, Hoshi K.
Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (Denmark), Jan 1999, 78(1) p71.

Updated on: Mar. 24, 2010

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