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Moving from peripheral blood to local uterine immunophenotype analysis in patients with poor reproductive history: pilot study of a novel technique
A complete reproductive immunophenotype is poorly described, with most focus on peripheral blood natural killer cells rather than uterine populations. There is debate regarding normal endometrial levels, with ...
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A Review of Luteal Support Protocols for Single Embryo Transfers: Fresh and Frozen
Assisted reproductive technologies result in an abnormal luteal phase and additional support protocols are needed to ensure satisfactory implantation and ongoing pregnancy rates. This objective is especially c...
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Comprehensive genetic assessment of the human embryo: can empiric application of microarray comparative genomic hybridization reduce multiple gestation rate by single fresh blastocyst transfer?
The unacceptable multiple gestation rate currently associated with in vitro fertilization (IVF) would be substantially alleviated if the routine practice of transferring more than one embryo were reconsidered....
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Open AccessBivariate analysis of basal serum anti-Müllerian hormone measurements and human blastocyst development after IVF
To report on relationships among baseline serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) measurements, blastocyst development and other selected embryology parameters observed in non-donor oocyte IVF cycles.
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Open AccessThe evolution of health policy guidelines for assisted reproduction in the Republic of Ireland, 2004-2009
This analysis reports on Irish regulatory policies for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) from 2004-2009, in the context of membership changes within the Medical Council of Ireland. To achieve this, the current (200...
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Existing infection with Rhynchosporium secalis compromises the ability of barley to express induced resistance
It has been suggested that if plants in the field are already induced, their ability to further enhance induced resistance might be compromised. This was examined in barley by inoculating the first two leaves ...
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Open AccessRecipient screening in IVF: First data from women undergoing anonymous oocyte donation in Dublin
Guidelines for safe gamete donation have emphasised donor screening, although none exist specifically for testing oocyte recipients. Pre-treatment assessment of anonymous donor oocyte IVF treatment in Ireland ...
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Open AccessThe long path to pregnancy: early experience with dual anonymous gamete donation in a European in vitro fertilisation referral centre
This investigation describes features of patients undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and embryo transfer (ET) where both gametes were obtained from anonymous donors.
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National birth rate, IVF utilisation and multiple gestation trends: findings from a 6-year analysis in the Republic of Ireland
The impact of the advanced reproductive technologies on multiple gestation has been well documented in several large populations, but only infrequently in smaller countries, where its effects may be different....
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Open AccessIVF for premature ovarian failure: first reported births using oocytes donated from a twin sister
Premature ovarian failure (POF) remains a clinically challenging entity because in vitro fertilisation (IVF) with donor oocytes is currently the only treatment known to be effective.
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Open AccessPre-treatment preferences and characteristics among patients seeking in vitro fertilisation
This study sought to describe patient features before beginning fertility treatment, and to ascertain their perceptions relative to risk of twin pregnancy outcomes associated with such therapy.
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Open AccessFertility patients and their prescriptions: a two-year audit of patient-pharmacist interactions in a reproductive endocrinology practice
This study assessed pharmacy performance and satisfaction as reported by patients during ovulation induction therapy.
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Open AccessOvarian serous adenocarcinoma identified during IVF: diagnostic approach, surgical management, and reproductive outcome
To present a diagnostic evaluation and treatment strategy for serous adenocarcinoma of the ovary discovered during an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) sequence, and report on reproductive outcome after tumour rese...
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Open AccessOvarian hyperstimulation syndrome and prophylactic human embryo cryopreservation: analysis of reproductive outcome following thawed embryo transfer
To review utilisation of elective embryo cryopreservation in the expectant management of patients at risk for develo** ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and report on reproductive outcome following t...
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Expression and secretion of a xylanase from the extreme thermophile, Thermotoga strain FjSS3B.1, in Kluyveromyces lactis
The yeast Kluyveromyces lactis has been developed as a host for extracellular production of thermophilic hemicellulases by employing expression vectors based on the 2μ-like plasmid pKD1 of Kluyveromyces drosophi...
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Getting a job: A study of contracts and careers—2nd Ed.
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Kinetic model for the mechanical properties of polymer glasses
The deformation behaviour and the mechanical properties of polymer glasses are studied with the help of a kinetic model introduced previously. The model, which is based on the Eyring chemical activation rate t...
