2016
Genetic predisposition to elevated levels of C-reactive protein is associated with a decreased risk for preeclampsia
Spracklen CN, Smith CJ, Saftlas AF, Triche EW, Bjonnes A, Keating BJ, Saxena R, Breheny PJ, Dewan AT, Robinson JG, Hoh J, Ryckman KK. Genetic predisposition to elevated levels of C-reactive protein is associated with a decreased risk for preeclampsia. Hypertension In Pregnancy 2016, 36: 30-35. PMID: 27657194, PMCID: PMC5538572, DOI: 10.1080/10641955.2016.1223303.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsC-reactive proteinGenetic risk scoreRisk of preeclampsiaBody mass indexGenetic predispositionCRP levelsPreeclampsia casesRisk scoreCRP genetic risk scoreElevated C-reactive proteinLeisure-time physical activityBlood CRP levelsIndependent replication populationMarkers of preeclampsiaElevated levelsMedical chart reviewLive birth certificatesLogistic regression analysisInverse linear trendChart reviewIowa womenNormotensive controlsDecreased riskMass indexPhysical activityPhysical Activity During Pregnancy and Subsequent Risk of Preeclampsia and Gestational Hypertension: A Case Control Study
Spracklen C, Ryckman K, Triche E, Saftlas A. Physical Activity During Pregnancy and Subsequent Risk of Preeclampsia and Gestational Hypertension: A Case Control Study. Maternal And Child Health Journal 2016, 20: 1193-1202. PMID: 26910608, PMCID: PMC5538351, DOI: 10.1007/s10995-016-1919-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of preeclampsiaLeisure-time PAGestational hypertensionSedentary activitiesMedical chart reviewCase-control studyGestational hypertensiveObjectivePhysical activityPreeclampsia resultsPregnancy hypertensionPrepregnancy BMINormotensive womenChart reviewHypertension riskPreeclampsia riskSubsequent riskPreeclampsiaEpidemiologic studiesPA exposurePhysical activityMultinomial logistic regressionHypertensionControl studyDisease statusBirth records
2015
Folic acid supplementation in early pregnancy and the risk of preeclampsia, small for gestational age offspring and preterm delivery
Martinussen MP, Bracken MB, Triche EW, Jacobsen GW, Risnes KR. Folic acid supplementation in early pregnancy and the risk of preeclampsia, small for gestational age offspring and preterm delivery. European Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynecology And Reproductive Biology 2015, 195: 94-99. PMID: 26500184, PMCID: PMC4684439, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.09.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCohort StudiesFemaleFolic AcidHumansInfant, Low Birth WeightInfant, NewbornInfant, Small for Gestational AgeObesityOdds RatioPre-EclampsiaPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy Trimester, FirstPremature BirthProspective StudiesProtective FactorsRisk FactorsVitamin B ComplexYoung AdultConceptsFolic acid supplementationLow birth weightFolic acid intakePreterm birthAcid supplementationFirst trimesterLean mothersBirth weightAcid intakeEarly pregnancyOdds ratioGestational age offspringProspective cohort studyFolic acid supplementsFolic acid usePregnancy outcome dataRisk of preeclampsiaPossible protective effectMonths of pregnancyObese mothersPreterm deliveryCohort studyObstetric recordsAge offspringFolate intakeGenetic Risk Score for Essential Hypertension and Risk of Preeclampsia
Smith CJ, Saftlas AF, Spracklen CN, Triche EW, Bjonnes A, Keating B, Saxena R, Breheny PJ, Dewan AT, Robinson JG, Hoh J, Ryckman KK. Genetic Risk Score for Essential Hypertension and Risk of Preeclampsia. American Journal Of Hypertension 2015, 29: 17-24. PMID: 26002928, PMCID: PMC4692983, DOI: 10.1093/ajh/hpv069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiastolic blood pressureSystolic blood pressureGenetic risk scoreRisk of preeclampsiaBlood pressureEssential hypertensionRisk scoreNormotensive pregnant controlsHypertensive complicationsArterial pressurePregnant controlsWeeks' gestationPreeclamptic casesHypertensive stateEpidemiological evidenceHypertensionPreeclampsiaUS populationNonsignificant associationGenetic risk lociGenetic susceptibilitySwab samplesBuccal swab samplesGenetic riskRegression analysis
2014
Genetic Predisposition to Dyslipidemia and Risk of Preeclampsia
Spracklen CN, Saftlas AF, Triche EW, Bjonnes A, Keating B, Saxena R, Breheny PJ, Dewan AT, Robinson JG, Hoh J, Ryckman KK. Genetic Predisposition to Dyslipidemia and Risk of Preeclampsia. American Journal Of Hypertension 2014, 28: 915-923. PMID: 25523295, PMCID: PMC4542907, DOI: 10.1093/ajh/hpu242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBiomarkersBlood PressureCase-Control StudiesChi-Square DistributionCholesterol, HDLCholesterol, LDLDyslipidemiasFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansIowaLogistic ModelsMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPhenotypePolymorphism, Single NucleotidePre-EclampsiaPregnancyRisk FactorsTriglyceridesYoung Adult
2013
Cumulative exposure to paternal seminal fluid prior to conception and subsequent risk of preeclampsia
Saftlas A, Rubenstein L, Prater K, Harland K, Field E, Triche E. Cumulative exposure to paternal seminal fluid prior to conception and subsequent risk of preeclampsia. Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 2013, 101: 104-110. PMID: 24011785, DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2013.07.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of preeclampsiaVaginal exposureNulliparous womenImmune maladaptation hypothesisOdds of preeclampsiaMedical chart reviewPercentile of exposureBarrier contraceptive methodsCase-control studyVaginal sexual intercourseAllogeneic fetusChart reviewIowa womenPaternal HLAAntigen exposureImmune toleranceNormotensive controlsPaternal antigensMaternal tolerancePreeclampsia casesPreeclampsia riskSubsequent riskSeminal fluidLive birthsContraceptive use
2010
Does Chocolate Intake During Pregnancy Reduce the Risks of Preeclampsia and Gestational Hypertension?
Saftlas AF, Triche EW, Beydoun H, Bracken MB. Does Chocolate Intake During Pregnancy Reduce the Risks of Preeclampsia and Gestational Hypertension? Annals Of Epidemiology 2010, 20: 584-591. PMID: 20609337, PMCID: PMC2901253, DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2010.05.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGestational hypertensionRisk of preeclampsiaAdjusted odds ratioChocolate intakeReduced oddsCardiovascular disease risk markersChocolate consumptionAdverse pregnancy outcomesProspective cohort studyDisease risk markersPrenatal care practicesGH womenCohort studyNormotensive pregnanciesPregnancy outcomesBlood pressureWeeks' gestationThird trimesterHospital deliveryProspective studyRisk markersRisk factorsOdds ratioPrenatal recordsProtective effect
2005
Immunogenetic Determinants of Preeclampsia and Related Pregnancy Disorders
Saftlas A, Beydoun H, Triche E. Immunogenetic Determinants of Preeclampsia and Related Pregnancy Disorders. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 106: 162-172. PMID: 15994633, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000167389.97019.37.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntrauterine growth restrictionRisk of preeclampsiaGrowth restrictionHuman leukocyte antigen (HLA) allele frequenciesMaternal homozygosityPossible etiologic factorsHLA-DR locusSpecific HLA allelesAdditional pertinent studiesBasic science research studiesHLA allele frequenciesImmunogenetic factorsOriginal research studiesExposure definitionPregnancy disordersEtiologic factorsHLA genotypeSTUDY SELECTIONHLA sharingImmunogenetic determinantsPreeclampsiaHLA allelesPubMed databaseYielded inconsistent resultsComputerized search
2000
Abortion and Its Effect on Risk of Preeclampsia and Transient Hypertension
Eras J, Saftlas A, Triche E, Hsu C, Risch H, Bracken M. Abortion and Its Effect on Risk of Preeclampsia and Transient Hypertension. Epidemiology 2000, 11: 36-43. PMID: 10615841, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-200001000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of preeclampsiaTransient hypertensionNulliparous womenDecreased riskMore abortionsPregnancy-related risk factorsHistory of abortionHypertensive disordersWeeks' gestationGestational ageSubsequent pregnancyPrenatal careRisk factorsObstetric practicePrior abortionMonths gestationPreeclampsiaHypertensionInduced abortionReproductive historyReferent groupProtective factorsGestationWomenAbortion