2004
Impact of retained embryos on the outcome of assisted reproductive technologies
Lee HC, Seifer DB, Shelden RM. Impact of retained embryos on the outcome of assisted reproductive technologies. Fertility And Sterility 2004, 82: 334-337. PMID: 15302280, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.01.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiomarkersChorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, HumanDelivery, ObstetricEmbryo TransferEmbryonic and Fetal DevelopmentFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornPregnancyPregnancy OutcomeReproductive Techniques, AssistedRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsConceptsEmbryo transfer cyclesPregnancy outcomesEmbryo transferTransfer cyclesTransfer catheterInitial embryo transferEmbryo transfer catheterAssisted reproductive technology practiceRetained embryosOocyte retrievalImplantation rateDelivery ratePregnancy rateRetrospective analysisMAIN OUTCOMEReproductive technology practiceEmbryo cyclesUse of ultrasoundCatheterAdverse effectsFertilization programFrozen embryosReproductive technologiesOutcomesEmbryo retention
2000
Progesterone, Inhibin, and hCG Multiple Marker Strategy to Differentiate Viable From Nonviable Pregnancies
PHIPPS M, HOGAN J, PEIPERT J, LAMBERT-MESSERLIAN G, CANICK J, SEIFER D. Progesterone, Inhibin, and hCG Multiple Marker Strategy to Differentiate Viable From Nonviable Pregnancies. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2000, 95: 227-231. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200002000-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBiomarkersChorionic GonadotropinChorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, HumanCohort StudiesFemaleFetal ViabilityHumansInhibinsPredictive Value of TestsPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy OutcomePregnancy Trimester, FirstProgesteroneProspective StudiesROC CurveSensitivity and SpecificityConceptsDual-biomarker strategyMultiple biomarker strategyNonviable pregnanciesSerum progesteroneBiomarker strategiesComplaints of painProspective cohort studySymptomatic pregnant womenCombination of progesteroneCohort studyCombination of serumInhibin AUrine biomarkersFirst trimesterPregnant womenEarly gestationNonviable outcomesPregnancySingle biomarkerHCGProgesteroneSpecific biomarkersDiagnostic accuracySerum samplesBiomarkersProgesterone, inhibin, and hCG multiple marker strategy to differentiate viable from nonviable pregnancies.
Phipps M, Hogan J, Peipert J, Lambert-Messerlian G, Canick J, Seifer D. Progesterone, inhibin, and hCG multiple marker strategy to differentiate viable from nonviable pregnancies. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2000, 95: 227-31. PMID: 10674584, DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(99)00480-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBiomarkersChorionic GonadotropinChorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, HumanCohort StudiesFemaleFetal ViabilityHumansInhibinsPredictive Value of TestsPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy OutcomePregnancy Trimester, FirstProgesteroneProspective StudiesROC CurveSensitivity and SpecificityConceptsDual-biomarker strategyMultiple biomarker strategyNonviable pregnanciesSerum progesteroneBiomarker strategiesComplaints of painProspective cohort studySymptomatic pregnant womenCombination of progesteroneCohort studyCombination of serumInhibin AUrine biomarkersFirst trimesterPregnant womenEarly gestationNonviable outcomesPregnancySingle biomarkerHCGProgesteroneSpecific biomarkersDiagnostic accuracySerum samplesBiomarkers
1999
Diagnosis of acute and persistent ectopic pregnancy.
Graczykowski JW, Seifer DB. Diagnosis of acute and persistent ectopic pregnancy. Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology 1999, 42: 9-22; quiz 55-6. PMID: 10073295, DOI: 10.1097/00003081-199903000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Urine hCG beta-subunit core fragment, a sensitive test for ectopic pregnancy
Cole LA, Kardana A, Seifer DB, Bohler HC. Urine hCG beta-subunit core fragment, a sensitive test for ectopic pregnancy. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 1994, 78: 497-499. PMID: 7508952, DOI: 10.1210/jcem.78.2.7508952.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiomarkersChorionic GonadotropinChorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, HumanFemaleHumansImmunoassayPeptide FragmentsPredictive Value of TestsPregnancyPregnancy, EctopicPregnancy, TubalConceptsTubal pregnancyBeta-core fragmentEmergency roomIntrauterine pregnancyEctopic pregnancyPregnancy levelsUrine samplesNormal levelsNormal intrauterine pregnancyPregnancy serum samplesMicrograms/LPregnancy concentrationsHCG levelsNormal pregnancyAdditional patientsBeta immunoreactivityHCG testPregnancy samplesPregnancyMedian levelsPredictive valueHCGSerum samplesGlycoprotein hormonesSensitive test
1990
Persistent ectopic pregnancy following laparoscopic linear salpingostomy.
Seifer DB, Gutmann JN, Doyle MB, Jones EE, Diamond MP, DeCherney AH. Persistent ectopic pregnancy following laparoscopic linear salpingostomy. Obstetrics And Gynecology 1990, 76: 1121-5. PMID: 1700350.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChorionic GonadotropinChorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, HumanCombined Modality TherapyDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansLaparoscopyMethotrexatePeptide FragmentsPregnancyPregnancy, EctopicRecurrenceRegression AnalysisReoperationSalpingostomyConceptsPersistent ectopic pregnancyEctopic pregnancyLaparoscopic salpingostomyMultivariate stepwise logistic regressionYale-New Haven HospitalBeta-hCG titersClose postoperative surveillanceLaparoscopic linear salpingostomyDays of amenorrheaStepwise logistic regressionIpsilateral tubeLinear salpingostomyPostoperative surveillanceRepeat surgerySurgical approachComplete salpingectomySalpingostomyPregnancyConservative proceduresLogistic regressionParticular cautionPatientsEctopicWomenSalpingectomy