1996
Tree-based, Two-stage Risk Factor Analysis for Spontaneous Abortion
Zhang H, Bracken M. Tree-based, Two-stage Risk Factor Analysis for Spontaneous Abortion. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1996, 144: 989-996. PMID: 8916510, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a008869.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpontaneous abortionPutative risk factorsRisk factorsPotential confoundersFirst monthYears of smokingNegative pregnancy outcomesNumber of pregnanciesRisk factor analysisNew risk factorsPotential confounding factorsPregnancy outcomesGynecologic problemsMaternal ageMore cupsMother's heightPregnancyConfounding factorsPassive exposureCocaine useLogistic regressionMantel-HaenszelAbortionConfoundersBirth control
1995
Tree-based Risk Factor Analysis of Preterm Delivery and Small-for-Gestational-Age Birth
Zhang H, Bracken M. Tree-based Risk Factor Analysis of Preterm Delivery and Small-for-Gestational-Age Birth. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1995, 141: 70-78. PMID: 7801968, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a117347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreterm deliveryYale-New Haven HospitalGestational age infantsGestational-age birthsRisk factor analysisPutative risk factorsPassive smokingGestational ageAge infantsMaternal ageRisk factorsCaffeine consumptionSecondary analysisAlcohol useMarital statusSmokingBlack womenMarijuana useAgeOutcomesDeliveryNew Haven
1987
Incidence and aetiology of hydatidiform mole: an epidemiological review
BRACKEN M. Incidence and aetiology of hydatidiform mole: an epidemiological review. BJOG An International Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1987, 94: 1123-1135. PMID: 3322372, DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1987.tb02311.x.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsRisk factorsNew case-control studyTen-fold riskPopulation-based studyCase-control studyPopulation studiesIndependent effectsEnvironmental risk factorsJapanese population studyCohort studyMalignant sequelaeEpidemiological reviewPregnancy historyMaternal ageUniversity HospitalAge 35Aetiological studiesHigh incidenceInduced abortionPaternal ageEpidemiological investigationsNational ratesEtiologyCaucasian ratesIncidenceShort Interpregnancy Interval: A Risk Factor for Low Birthweight
Brody D, Bracken M. Short Interpregnancy Interval: A Risk Factor for Low Birthweight. American Journal Of Perinatology 1987, 4: 50-54. PMID: 3790216, DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999736.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow birthweightYale-New Haven HospitalPrior live birthsLow birthweight newbornsShort birth intervalInterpregnancy intervalPreterm deliveryPerinatal mortalityGestational ageBirthweight newbornsCigarette smokingProspective studyMaternal ageRisk factorsSecond deliveryLive birthsMore monthsBirth intervalMonthsBirthweightWomenAgeEarlier reportsDeliverySmokingDELAYED CHILDBEARING: NO EVIDENCE FOR INCREASED RISK OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT AND PRETERM DELIVERY1
BARKAN S, BRACKEN M. DELAYED CHILDBEARING: NO EVIDENCE FOR INCREASED RISK OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT AND PRETERM DELIVERY1. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1987, 125: 101-109. PMID: 3788938, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a114491.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow birth weightBirth weightPreterm deliveryPrimiparous womenYale-New Haven HospitalAge 30 yearsMore frequent historyMaternal primiparityPreterm birthSingleton deliveriesGestational ageMaternal ageSpontaneous abortionFrequent historyOlder womenReproductive outcomesAge 30Confounding variablesYoung womenWomenPresent studyAgeRiskDeliveryPrior studies
1986
CHORIOCARCINOMA INCIDENCE IN THE UNITED STATES
BRINTON L, BRACKEN M, CONNELLY R. CHORIOCARCINOMA INCIDENCE IN THE UNITED STATES. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1986, 123: 1094-1100. PMID: 3706279, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a114337.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFold elevated riskIncidence of choriocarcinomaMajority of casesOverall incidenceMaternal ageExcess riskHigh riskElevated riskIncidence patternsHealth StatisticsDisease controlIncidenceBirth effectLivebirthsLower ratesRiskAgeUnited StatesWhitesEnd resultPregnancyChoriocarcinomaYearsEpidemiologyWomen
1982
HYDATIDIFORM MOLE IN THE UNITED STATES (1970–1977): A STATISTICAL AND THEORETICAL ANALYSIS1
HAYASHI K, BRACKEN M, FREEMAN D, HELLENBRAND K. HYDATIDIFORM MOLE IN THE UNITED STATES (1970–1977): A STATISTICAL AND THEORETICAL ANALYSIS1. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1982, 115: 67-77. PMID: 7055132, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a113281.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIncidence of hydatidiformMaternal ageWomen 35 yearsHospital Discharge SurveyHigh rateEpidemiologic featuresDischarge SurveyIncidence rateSecond highest rateAge adjustmentHealth StatisticsHydatidiform MoleWhite womenHydatidiformEight-year periodWomenPregnancyBlack womenUnited StatesIncidencePresent studyAgeAndrogenetic originApparent increaseEntire sample