2009
In vitro fertilization (IVF) protocols in poor responders: a comparison of patients remaining on the same stimulation protocol with those that switched protocols
Melzer K, Klatsky P, Krotz S, Carson S, Robins J. In vitro fertilization (IVF) protocols in poor responders: a comparison of patients remaining on the same stimulation protocol with those that switched protocols. Fertility And Sterility 2009, 92: s55-s56. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.07.215.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Comparison of IVF retrieval and clinical outcomes in 744 patients using recombinant versus urinary human chorionic gonadotropins to trigger ovulation
Krotz S, Bhagavath B, Hackett R, Pagidas K, Carson S, Robins J. Comparison of IVF retrieval and clinical outcomes in 744 patients using recombinant versus urinary human chorionic gonadotropins to trigger ovulation. Fertility And Sterility 2008, 90: s224-s225. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.07.543.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Characterizing ectopic pregnancies that rupture despite treatment with methotrexate
Dudley P, Heard M, Sangi-Haghpeykar H, Carson S, Buster J. Characterizing ectopic pregnancies that rupture despite treatment with methotrexate. Fertility And Sterility 2004, 82: 1374-1378. PMID: 15533363, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.03.066.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTubal ruptureEctopic pregnancyRisk factorsHCG valuesHuman chorionic gonadotropin valuesRetrospective case-control analysisIndependent risk factorUrban medical centerCase-control analysisConcentrations of hCGEctopic gestationMTX administrationIndependent predictorsSurgical interventionGonadotropin valuesHCG concentrationsMAIN OUTCOMEMedical CenterMethotrexateImplantation sitesPregnancyTubal isthmusPatientsPredictive variablesTreatment
2002
Pregnancies following use of metformin for ovulation induction in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Heard M, Pierce A, Carson S, Buster J. Pregnancies following use of metformin for ovulation induction in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertility And Sterility 2002, 77: 669-673. PMID: 11937113, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(01)03266-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromeOvary syndromeSpontaneous abortionDiagnosis of PCOSAnovulatory infertility patientsUse of metforminResumption of mensesGastrointestinal-related side effectsEvidence of ovulationDosage of metforminAnovulatory patientsMetformin therapyPCOS resultsClomiphene citrateOvulation inductionPregnancy outcomesSpontaneous mensesInfertility patientsCase seriesMedian timeOvulatory responseMAIN OUTCOMESide effectsPatientsMetformin
1999
Individual growth patterns in the first trimester: evidence for difference in embryonic and fetal growth rates
Deter R, Buster J, Casson P, Carson S. Individual growth patterns in the first trimester: evidence for difference in embryonic and fetal growth rates. Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 1999, 13: 90-98. PMID: 10079486, DOI: 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1999.13020090.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCrown-rump lengthMenstrual ageFirst trimesterFetal lengthIndividual fetusesFirst trimester growthGroups of fetusesFetal growth rateWeeks' menstrual ageMaximum axial lengthIVF groupFetal growthFetal problemsSpontaneous fertilizationFetusesAxial lengthSimilar findingsGrowth abnormalitiesWeeksWeekly intervalsAgeTrimesterPatientsStraight line lengthAccurate assessment
1998
Testosterone Delivery Systems for Women: Present Status and Future Promise
Casson P, Carson S, Buster J. Testosterone Delivery Systems for Women: Present Status and Future Promise. Seminars In Reproductive Medicine 1998, 16: 153-159. PMID: 9711681, DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1016266.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAndrogen replacement modalitiesTestosterone delivery systemsSurgical menopauseHormone replacementMale hypogonadismMenopausal womenReplacement modalityPhysiologic deliveryNon-reproductive effectsAndrogen levelsT replacementNew delivery systemDelivery systemWomenModalitiesHypogonadismMenopausePatientsReplacementFuture promiseTherapyTestosteroneSteroids
1995
Ectopic pregnancy
Buster J, Carson S. Ectopic pregnancy. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 1995, 7: 168-176. PMID: 7647267, DOI: 10.1097/00001703-199506000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsEctopic pregnancyLaparoscopic salpingostomyBeta-human chorionic gonadotropin measurementsSingle dose systemic methotrexateEarly first trimesterSurgical gold standardEffective nonsurgical treatmentSystemic methotrexateDose methotrexateSurgical complicationsNonsurgical treatmentFirst trimesterSimilar patientsDefinitive diagnosisGonadotropin measurementsSerum progesteroneEffective therapySurgical diseaseEarly diagnosisPregnancyDiagnostic algorithmGold standardMedical criteriaSalpingostomyPatients
1992
Serum progesterone and uterine curettage in differential diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
Stovall T, Ling F, Carson S, Buster J. Serum progesterone and uterine curettage in differential diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Fertility And Sterility 1992, 57: 456-458. PMID: 1735503, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)54866-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1991
Methotrexate treatment of unruptured ectopic pregnancy: a report of 100 cases.
Stovall T, Ling F, Gray L, Carson S, Buster J. Methotrexate treatment of unruptured ectopic pregnancy: a report of 100 cases. Obstetrics And Gynecology 1991, 77: 749-53. PMID: 2014090.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnruptured ectopic pregnancyEctopic pregnancyConservative surgical proceduresHCG titerPatient nosPrimary therapySurgical proceduresSide effectsPrevious ectopic pregnancyRecurrent ectopic pregnancyIdentifiable risk factorsOngoing clinical trialsCardiac activityTubal pregnancyPersistent diseaseFourth doseMedical therapyMethotrexate treatmentOutpatient protocolInvolved sideTubal patencyRisk factorsClinical trialsPregnancyPatientsLow human chorionic somatomammotropin fails to predict spontaneous resolution of unruptured ectopic pregnancies
Carson S, Stovall T, Ling F, Buster J. Low human chorionic somatomammotropin fails to predict spontaneous resolution of unruptured ectopic pregnancies. Fertility And Sterility 1991, 55: 629-630. PMID: 2001763, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)54198-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBiopsy of Blastocyst
Carson S. Biopsy of Blastocyst. 1991, 85-88. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4684-1351-9_9.Peer-Reviewed Educational Materials
1990
Nonsurgical diagnosis and treatment of tubal pregnancy
Stovall T, Ling F, Carson S, Buster J. Nonsurgical diagnosis and treatment of tubal pregnancy. Fertility And Sterility 1990, 54: 537-538. PMID: 2397799, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)53779-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1989
Failure to demonstrate significant antisperm antibodies in peritoneal fluid of patients with endometriosis
Gentry W, Buster J, Schriock E, Carson S. Failure to demonstrate significant antisperm antibodies in peritoneal fluid of patients with endometriosis. Fertility And Sterility 1989, 52: 949-952. PMID: 2591573, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)53157-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntisperm antibodiesPeritoneal fluidSperm phagocytosisSerum autoimmune antibodiesInfertile controlsEndometriosis patientsImmunologic disordersAutoimmune antibodiesMild casesEndometriosisPatientsPeritoneal macrophagesMonthly fecundityAntibodiesPhagocytosisPossible increaseInfertilityDiseaseMacrophagesImmunobeadsGenetic diagnosis of the preimplantation embryo
Buster J, Carson S. Genetic diagnosis of the preimplantation embryo. American Journal Of Medical Genetics 1989, 34: 211-216. PMID: 2817000, DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.1320340216.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRising human chorionic somatomammotropin predicts ectopic pregnancy rupture following methotrexate chemotherapy
Carson S, Stovall T, Umstot E, Andersen R, Ling F, Buster J. Rising human chorionic somatomammotropin predicts ectopic pregnancy rupture following methotrexate chemotherapy. Fertility And Sterility 1989, 51: 593-597. PMID: 2466704, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)60605-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman chorionic somatomammotropinEctopic pregnancyBeta-human chorionic gonadotropinEctopic pregnancy ruptureChorionic somatomammotropinSurgical therapyBeta-hCGMethotrexate chemotherapyMethotrexate treatmentMedical managementTrophoblastic activityHCS levelsChorionic gonadotropinAuthors' seriesPregnancyPatientsSensitive indicatorRuptureChemotherapyGonadotropinMethotrexateProgesteroneTherapyWomen