2021
Miscarriage determination in first trimester based on alpha-fetoprotein extracted from sanitary pads
Mor A, Gardezi M, Jubanyik K, Simsek B, Seifer DB, Patrizio P, Esencan E, Imamoglu G, Zhang M, Nichols-Burns SM, Taylor HS. Miscarriage determination in first trimester based on alpha-fetoprotein extracted from sanitary pads. Fertility And Sterility 2021, 116: 462-469. PMID: 33461753, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtrauterine pregnancyVaginal bloodAlpha-fetoproteinOngoing pregnancyAFP levelsSanitary padsHigh alpha-fetoprotein levelsOngoing pregnancy groupProspective cohort studyAlpha-fetoprotein levelsAcademic medical centerPregnancy groupCohort studyMiscarriage casesFirst trimesterOffice visitsMedical CenterMAIN OUTCOMEPregnancyMedian levelsMiscarriageBloodAnxiety levelsAFPCharacteristic analysis
2015
Alpha-Fetoprotein as a Tool to Distinguish Amniotic Fluid From Urine, Vaginal Discharge, and Semen
Mor A, Tal R, Haberman S, McCalla S, Irani M, Perlman J, Seifer DB, Minkoff H. Alpha-Fetoprotein as a Tool to Distinguish Amniotic Fluid From Urine, Vaginal Discharge, and Semen. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2015, 125: 448-452. PMID: 25569004, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000000635.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNormal vaginal dischargeAlpha-fetoprotein concentrationDiagnosis of ruptureVaginal dischargeAmniotic fluidAlpha-fetoproteinPregnant womenReceiver operator characteristic curve analysisSanitary padsOperator characteristic curve analysisProspective cohort studyAlpha-fetoprotein levelsAmniotic fluid levelsCharacteristic curve analysisAmniotic fluid specimensCohort studyInfertility evaluationMaternal urineAFP levelsFluid specimensFluid levelsSemen specimensCurve analysisUrineAFP quantification