2006
Effect of Fetal Sex on Airway Lability in Pregnant Women With Asthma
Kwon H, Belanger K, Holford T, Bracken M. Effect of Fetal Sex on Airway Lability in Pregnant Women With Asthma. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2006, 61: 430-431. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000224586.71900.93.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Spontaneous Abortion and Exposure to Electric Blankets and Heated Water Beds
Belanger K, Leaderer B, Hellenbrand K, Holford T, McSharry J, Power M, Bracken M. Spontaneous Abortion and Exposure to Electric Blankets and Heated Water Beds. Epidemiology 1998, 9: 36-42. PMID: 9430266, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199801000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectric blanket useSpontaneous abortionPregnancy lossBlanket useEarly pregnancy lossHeated water bedsTime of conceptionMonth of conceptionWire code categoriesWeeks' gestationProspective studyEarly pregnancyUnadjusted analysesBed useGreater riskPregnancyAbortionDose responseWomenRiskElectric bedElectric blanketExposureSlight increaseGestation
1996
Maternal Caffeine Consumption and Spontaneous Abortion: A Prospective Cohort Study
Dlugosz L, Belanger K, Hellenbrand K, Holford T, Leaderer B, Bracken M. Maternal Caffeine Consumption and Spontaneous Abortion: A Prospective Cohort Study. Epidemiology 1996, 7: 250-255. PMID: 8728437, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199605000-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpontaneous abortionCaffeine consumptionYale-New Haven HospitalMaternal caffeine consumptionProspective cohort studyCohort studyEarly pregnancyPregnant womenOdds ratioSoda drinkingElevated riskCaffeine beveragesBeverage consumptionCaffeine beverage consumptionCigarette useFirst monthPregnancySixteenth weekObserved associationsAbortionCup of teaCaffeineTeaGestationHospital
1995
EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS DURING PREGNANCY WITH EMPHASIS ON ELECTRICALLY HEATED BEDS
Bracken M, Belanger K, Hellenbrand K, Dlugosz L, Holford T, McSharry J, Addesso K, Leaderer B. EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS DURING PREGNANCY WITH EMPHASIS ON ELECTRICALLY HEATED BEDS. Epidemiology 1995, 6: 263-270. PMID: 7619934, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199505000-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFetal growth retardationGrowth retardationBed useIntrauterine growth retardationVideo display terminal useDose-response relationPersonal monitorsEMF exposureTime-weighted analysisMonitoring of exposureThird trimesterProspective studyFetal growthWire codesHome measurementsReproductive outcomesHuman studiesPregnancyStudy designVideo display terminalsExposure measuresHours of useMeaningful increaseRiskExposure
1991
A prospective longitudinal study of growth in twin gestations compared with growth in singleton pregnancies. I. The fetal head.
Reece E, Yarkoni S, Abdalla M, Gabrielli S, Holford T, O'Connor T, Hobbins J. A prospective longitudinal study of growth in twin gestations compared with growth in singleton pregnancies. I. The fetal head. Journal Of Ultrasound In Medicine 1991, 10: 439-443. PMID: 1942232, DOI: 10.7863/jum.1991.10.8.439.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1990
A Longitudinal Study Comparing Growth in Diabetic Pregnancies with Growth in Normal Gestations
REECE E, SMIKLE C, O'CONNOR T, HOLFORD T, NELSON-ROBINSON L, DEGENNARO N, HOBBINS J. A Longitudinal Study Comparing Growth in Diabetic Pregnancies with Growth in Normal Gestations. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 1990, 45: 160-164. PMID: 2190130, DOI: 10.1097/00006254-199003000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFetal growthDiabetic womenThird trimesterVascular diseaseMetabolic controlInsulin-dependent diabetic womenFetal growth accelerationStringent glucose controlNormal glycemic levelsPatients' metabolic controlDiabetic pregnanciesDiabetes mellitusGlycemic controlNormal pregnancyGlucose controlSecond trimesterSonographic evaluationGlycemic levelsNormal gestationGlycemic conditionsTrimesterUsual monitoringPregnancyRegression analysisDiseaseSonographic Assessment of Growth of the Fetal Head in Diabetic Pregnancies Compared with Normal Gestations
Reece E, Winn H, Smikle C, Holford T, Nelson-Robinson L, DeGennaro N, Hobbins J. Sonographic Assessment of Growth of the Fetal Head in Diabetic Pregnancies Compared with Normal Gestations. American Journal Of Perinatology 1990, 7: 18-22. PMID: 2403791, DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999437.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBiparietal diameterFetal biparietal diameterGlycemic controlBPD growthFetal headInsulin-dependent diabetic patientsLongitudinal ultrasound studyPresence of euglycemiaWhite classes BGood glycemic controlDiabetic groupObstetric complicationsDiabetic pregnanciesDiabetic patientsFirst trimesterSecond trimesterSonographic assessmentControl fetusesNormal gestationSignificant statistical differenceUltrasound studyControl groupVelocity of growthDiabeticsPregnancy
1988
Exposure to Organic Solvents and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Eskenazi B, Bracken M, Holford T, Grady J. Exposure to Organic Solvents and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy. American Journal Of Industrial Medicine 1988, 14: 177-188. PMID: 3207103, DOI: 10.1002/ajim.4700140208.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHypertensive disordersPregnancy complicationsAdverse pregnancy complicationsDisorders of pregnancyPoor neonatal growthNeed of replicationCardiovascular complicationsVaginal bleedingCesarean sectionRenal diseaseGlomerular lesionsNeonatal growthComplicationsLarger sample sizePregnancySolvent exposureWomenHypertensionPreeclampsiaProteinuriaDisordersEdemaExposureSample sizeAdditional support
1987
Estimated fetal weight in the evaluation of growth in twin gestations: a prospective longitudinal study.
Yarkoni S, Reece E, Holford T, O'Connor T, Hobbins J. Estimated fetal weight in the evaluation of growth in twin gestations: a prospective longitudinal study. Obstetrics And Gynecology 1987, 69: 636-9. PMID: 3547216.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProspective longitudinal studyFetal weightBiparietal diameterAbdominal circumferenceFetal weight gainNormal twin pregnanciesWeeks of gestationLongitudinal studyGestational ageHealthy womenTwin gestationsTwin pregnanciesFetal growthTwin AGrowth velocityWeight gainPregnancyMean weightWeeksBiologic variabilityCircumferenceGestationOverall mean weightAgeEvaluation of growthScreening for gestational diabetes: One-hour carbohydrate tolerance test performed by a virtually tasteless polymer of glucose
Reece E, Holford T, Tuck S, Bargar M, O'Connor T, Hobbins J. Screening for gestational diabetes: One-hour carbohydrate tolerance test performed by a virtually tasteless polymer of glucose. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1987, 156: 132-134. PMID: 3799747, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(87)90223-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1986
Risk of Late First and Second Trimester Miscarriage After Induced Abortion
Bracken M, Bryce-Buchanan C, Srisuphan W, Holford T, Silten R. Risk of Late First and Second Trimester Miscarriage After Induced Abortion. American Journal Of Perinatology 1986, 3: 84-91. PMID: 3964388, DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999839.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst prenatal visitSecond trimester miscarriagePrivate obstetric practicesLate miscarriagePrenatal visitFirst pregnancySecond pregnancySecond trimesterSubsequent miscarriageTrimester miscarriagePregnancy historyObstetric practiceInduced abortionMiscarriagePregnancyWomenAbortionRiskLate FirstTrimesterCohortVisitsLOW BIRTH WEIGHT IN PREGNANCIES FOLLOWING INDUCED ABORTION: NO EVIDENCE FOR AN ASSOCIATION1
BRACKEN M, HELLENBRAND K, HOLFORD T, BRYCE-BUCHANAN C. LOW BIRTH WEIGHT IN PREGNANCIES FOLLOWING INDUCED ABORTION: NO EVIDENCE FOR AN ASSOCIATION1. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1986, 123: 604-613. PMID: 3953539, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a114280.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow birth weightMean birth weightFirst pregnancyBirth weightSecond pregnancyInduced abortionLow birth weight newbornsLow birth weight rateAntecedent pregnancyWeight newbornsSubsequent pregnancyAbortion complicationsVacuum aspirationPrior abortionPregnancyAbortionWeight rateSimilar ratesMonthsWomenDeliveryRiskCurettageComplicationsGestation
1985
Menarcheal age and habitual miscarriage: evidence for an association
Bracken M, Bryce-Buchanan C, Stilten R, Holford T. Menarcheal age and habitual miscarriage: evidence for an association. Annals Of Human Biology 1985, 12: 525-531. PMID: 4091507, DOI: 10.1080/03014468500008101.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1984
Acute Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral Disc An Epidemiologic Study with Special Reference to Driving Automobiles and Cigarette Smoking
KELSEY J, GITHENS P, O'CONNER T, WEIL U, CALOGERO J, HOLFORD T, WHITE A, WALTER S, OSTFELD A, SOUTHWICK W. Acute Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral Disc An Epidemiologic Study with Special Reference to Driving Automobiles and Cigarette Smoking. Spine 1984, 9: 608-613. PMID: 6495031, DOI: 10.1097/00007632-198409000-00012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCigarette smokingAverage riskNumber of pregnanciesPossible etiologic significanceCase-control studyEpidemiologic case-control studyRatio of menLumbar intervertebral discsNonoccupational factorsFemale ratioRisk factorsEpidemiologic studiesHigh riskSurgical casesEtiologic significanceNumber of childrenLumbar discIntervertebral discHigh heelsSmokingRiskNumber of hoursPast yearPregnancySurgeryAn epidemiological study of acute prolapsed cervical intervertebral disc.
Kelsey J, Githens P, Walter S, Southwick W, Weil U, Holford T, Ostfeld A, Calogero J, O'Connor T, White A. An epidemiological study of acute prolapsed cervical intervertebral disc. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 1984, 66: 907-14. PMID: 6736091, DOI: 10.2106/00004623-198466060-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCervical intervertebral discsCervical discEpidemiological studiesOnset of symptomsNumber of pregnanciesIntervertebral discBorderline statistical significanceSmoking cigarsLive birthsFrequent liftingFourth decadeAge groupsStatistical significanceHigh heelsCertain sportsPositive associationFrequent divingPregnancySymptomsNeckDiagnosisWomen
1983
Physical activity and the risk of spontaneous preterm delivery.
Berkowitz G, Kelsey J, Holford T, Berkowitz R. Physical activity and the risk of spontaneous preterm delivery. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 1983, 28: 581-8. PMID: 6631844.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreterm deliveryPhysical activityLeisure-time physical activityYale-New Haven HospitalSingleton preterm infantsSingleton term infantsSpontaneous preterm deliveryPossible risk factorsModerate physical activityCase-control studyEpidemiologic case-control studyPhysical fitness exercisesPreterm infantsTerm infantsRisk factorsStudy groupPregnancyInfantsRiskFitness exercisesDeliveryMothersChild careQuestionnaire responsesHospital
1982
A CASE-CONTROL STUDY OF CANCER OF THE ENDOMETRIUM
KELSEY J, LIVOLSI V, HOLFORD T, FISCHER D, MOSTOW E, SCHWARTZ P, O'CONNOR T, WHITE C. A CASE-CONTROL STUDY OF CANCER OF THE ENDOMETRIUM. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1982, 116: 333-342. PMID: 7114042, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a113417.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCase-control studyEndometrial cancerHospital-based case-control studyEstrogen replacement therapyOral contraceptivesDecreased riskReplacement therapyElevated riskOlder ageCancerStatistical significanceWomenRiskNulliparityOverweightMenopauseEndometriumPregnancyContraceptivesTherapyEpidemiology
1979
INDUCED ABORTION AND CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS IN OFFSPRING OF SUBSEQUENT PREGNANCIES1
BRACKEN M, HOLFORD T. INDUCED ABORTION AND CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS IN OFFSPRING OF SUBSEQUENT PREGNANCIES1. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1979, 109: 425-432. PMID: 220871, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a112700.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMalformed infantsCongenital malformationsInduced abortionCase-control studyPenultimate pregnancyIndex pregnancyNon-white womenSeptic abortionFirst pregnancyPrevious abortionFrequent historyClinical conditionsMalformed childrenPregnancyInfantsSubsequent deliveryAbortionMalformationsLegal abortionWomenDelivery
1978
Role of Oral Contraception in Congenital Malformations of Offspring
BRACKEN M, HOLFORD T, WHITE C, KELSEY J. Role of Oral Contraception in Congenital Malformations of Offspring. International Journal Of Epidemiology 1978, 7: 309-317. PMID: 744667, DOI: 10.1093/ije/7.4.309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral contraceptivesCongenital malformationsHealthy control infantsOral contraceptive useCase-control studyTime of conceptionOccurrence of malformationsControl infantsMaternal exposureOral contraceptionContraceptive useMalformed infantsSpecific estrogenSpecific diagnosisControl studyPregnancyMalformationsContraceptivesCardiovascular defectsInfantsExposureWomenProgestogensOffspringEstrogen