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)

HG forces women to make difficult decisions... the H.E.R. web site is the most comprehensive location to educate oneself to make the best decisions.

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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Central Pontine Myelinolysis

Nerve damage caused by the destruction of the covering layer (myelin sheath) of nerve cells in the brainstem (pons). For more info, see our Neurological Conditions page.

Offsite Research:

Magnetic resonance imaging detection of a lesion compatible with central pontine myelinolysis in a pregnant patient with recurrent vomiting and confusion.
Valiulis B, Kelley RE, Hardjasudarma M, London S.
Department of Psychiatry, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
Journal of Neuroimaging 2001 Oct;11(4):441-3.

[Central pontine myelinolysis and pregnancy: a case report and review of literature] [Article in Spanish]
Burneo J, Vizcarra D, Miranda H.
Shriners Burns Institute, Galveston 77550, Texas, USA.
Revista de neurologia 2000 Jun 1-15;30(11):1036-40.

Updated on: Mar. 24, 2010

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