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Zarko Alfirevic

Emeritus Prof Zarko Alfirevic
MD, FRCOG

Professor of Fetal and Maternal Medicine / Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Clinical Affairs)
Women's & Children's Health

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2024

The efficacy of sildenafil therapy in dismal prognosis early-onset intrauterine growth restriction: the STRIDER RCT

Sharp, A., Cornforth, C., Jackson, R., Harrold, J., Turner, M. A., Kenny, L., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (n.d.). The efficacy of sildenafil therapy in dismal prognosis early-onset intrauterine growth restriction: the STRIDER RCT. Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation, 1-61. doi:10.3310/wakv3677

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10.3310/wakv3677
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2023

Letter to the editor: Integrity of randomized clinical trials: Performance of integrity tests and checklists requires assessment.

Alfirevic, Z. (2023). Letter to the editor: Integrity of randomized clinical trials: Performance of integrity tests and checklists requires assessment.. International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 163(3), 1045. doi:10.1002/ijgo.15183

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10.1002/ijgo.15183
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2021

Cervical cerclage, pessary, or vaginal progesterone in high-risk pregnant women with short cervix: a randomized feasibility study

Care, A., Jackson, R., O'Brien, E., Leigh, S., Cornforth, C., Haycox, A., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2021). Cervical cerclage, pessary, or vaginal progesterone in high-risk pregnant women with short cervix: a randomized feasibility study. JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE, 34(1), 49-57. doi:10.1080/14767058.2019.1588245

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10.1080/14767058.2019.1588245
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2020

Retracted papers are only the tip of the iceberg of untrustworthy evidence

Alfirevic, Z. (2020). Retracted papers are only the tip of the iceberg of untrustworthy evidence. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY MFM, 2(4). doi:10.1016/j.ajogmf.2020.100223

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10.1016/j.ajogmf.2020.100223
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Utero-Placental and Fetal Circulation in Intrauterine Growth Retardation

Kurjak, A., Alfirević, Ž., Rizzo, G., & Arduini, D. (2020). Utero-Placental and Fetal Circulation in Intrauterine Growth Retardation. In Fetal Growth Retardation: Diagnosis and Treatment (pp. 119-146). CRC Press. doi:10.1201/9781003068198-9

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10.1201/9781003068198-9
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Cervical pessary for short cervix in high risk pregnant women: 5 years experience in a single centre.

Ivandic, J., Care, A., Goodfellow, L., Poljak, B., Sharp, A., Roberts, D., & Alfirevic, Z. (2020). Cervical pessary for short cervix in high risk pregnant women: 5 years experience in a single centre.. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 33(8), 1370-1376. doi:10.1080/14767058.2018.1519018

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10.1080/14767058.2018.1519018
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Effect of sildenafil on maternal hemodynamics in pregnancies complicated by severe early‐onset fetal growth restriction: planned subgroup analysis from a multicenter randomized placebo‐controlled double‐blind trial

Khalil, A., Sharp, A. N., Cornforth, C., Jackson, R., Mousa, H., Stock, S., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2020). Effect of sildenafil on maternal hemodynamics in pregnancies complicated by severe early‐onset fetal growth restriction: planned subgroup analysis from a multicenter randomized placebo‐controlled double‐blind trial. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 55(2), 198-209. doi:10.1002/uog.20851

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10.1002/uog.20851
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2019

Interventions to prevent spontaneous preterm birth in high-risk women with singleton pregnancy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

Medley, N., Donegan, S., Nevitt, S. J., Goodfellow, L., Hampson, L., Caldwell, D. M., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2019). Interventions to prevent spontaneous preterm birth in high-risk women with singleton pregnancy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019(10). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD013455.

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10.1002/14651858.CD013455.
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Does water birth affect the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury? Development of a prognostic model

Preston, H. L., Alfirevic, Z., Fowler, G. E., & Lane, S. (2019). Does water birth affect the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury? Development of a prognostic model. INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL, 30(6), 909-915. doi:10.1007/s00192-019-03879-z

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10.1007/s00192-019-03879-z
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ISUOG Practice Guidelines: ultrasound assessment of fetal biometry and growth.

Salomon, L. J., Alfirevic, Z., Da Silva Costa, F., Deter, R. L., Figueras, F., Figueras, F., . . . Yeo, G. (2019). ISUOG Practice Guidelines: ultrasound assessment of fetal biometry and growth.. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 53(6), 715-723. doi:10.1002/uog.20272

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10.1002/uog.20272
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Should phenotype of previous preterm birth influence management of women with short cervix in subsequent pregnancy? Comparison of vaginal progesterone and Arabin pessary

Care, A., Muller-Myhsok, B., Olearo, E., Todros, T., Caradeux, J., Goya, M., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2019). Should phenotype of previous preterm birth influence management of women with short cervix in subsequent pregnancy? Comparison of vaginal progesterone and Arabin pessary. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 53(4), 529-534. doi:10.1002/uog.19118

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10.1002/uog.19118
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Mortality in the UK STRIDER trial of sildenafil therapy for the treatment of severe early-onset fetal growth restriction

Sharp, A., Cornforth, C., Jackson, R., Harrold, J., Turner, M. A., Kenny, L., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2019). Mortality in the UK STRIDER trial of sildenafil therapy for the treatment of severe early-onset fetal growth restriction. LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 3(3), E2-E3. doi:10.1016/S2352-4642(19)30020-3

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10.1016/S2352-4642(19)30020-3
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Agreement between different PlGF tests and the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio for prediction of pre-eclampsia and potential to predict fetal growth restriction in high risk populations

Navaratnam, K., Agarwal, U., & Alfirevic, Z. (2019). Agreement between different PlGF tests and the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio for prediction of pre-eclampsia and potential to predict fetal growth restriction in high risk populations. In BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY Vol. 126 (pp. 46). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Aspirin nonresponsiveness in pregnant women at high risk of pre-eclampsia

Navaratnam, K., Agarwal, U., Alfirevic, A., & Alfirevic, Z. (2019). Aspirin nonresponsiveness in pregnant women at high risk of pre-eclampsia. In BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY Vol. 126 (pp. 4). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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Cervical pessary for preventing preterm birth in singletons: A dynamic systematic review and meta-analysis

Quist-Nelson, J., de Ruigh, A. A., Medley, N., Schuit, E., Pajkrt, E., Berghella, V., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2019). Cervical pessary for preventing preterm birth in singletons: A dynamic systematic review and meta-analysis. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Vol. 220 (pp. S371). doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2018.11.577

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10.1016/j.ajog.2018.11.577
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Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta: Diagnosis and Management Green-top Guideline No. 27a

Jauniaux, E. R. M., Alfirevic, Z., Bhide, A. G., Belfort, M. A., Burton, G. J., Collins, S. L., . . . Sentilhes, L. (2019). Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta: Diagnosis and Management Green-top Guideline No. 27a. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 126(1), E1-E48. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.15306

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10.1111/1471-0528.15306
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Vasa Praevia: Diagnosis and Management Green-top Guideline No. 27b

Jauniaux, E. R. M., Alfirevic, Z., Bhide, A. G., Burton, G. J., Collins, S. L., & Silver, R. (2019). Vasa Praevia: Diagnosis and Management Green-top Guideline No. 27b. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 126(1), E49-E61. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.15307

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10.1111/1471-0528.15307
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2018

What women think about consent to research at the time of an obstetric emergency: a qualitative study of the views of a cohort of World Maternal Antifibrinolytic Trial participants

Houghton, G., Kingdon, C., Dower, M., Shakur-Still, H., & Alfirevic, Z. (2018). What women think about consent to research at the time of an obstetric emergency: a qualitative study of the views of a cohort of World Maternal Antifibrinolytic Trial participants. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 125(13), 1744-1753. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.15333

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10.1111/1471-0528.15333
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Interventions during pregnancy to prevent preterm birth: an overview of Cochrane systematic reviews

Medley, N., Vogel, J. P., Care, A., & Alfirevic, Z. (2018). Interventions during pregnancy to prevent preterm birth: an overview of Cochrane systematic reviews. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (11). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD012505.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.CD012505.pub2
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Placental Growth Factor informed management of suspected pre-eclampsia or fetal growth restriction: The MAPPLE cohort study

Sharp, A., Chappell, L. C., Dekker, G., Pelletier, S., Garnier, Y., Zeren, O., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2018). Placental Growth Factor informed management of suspected pre-eclampsia or fetal growth restriction: The MAPPLE cohort study. PREGNANCY HYPERTENSION-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WOMENS CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH, 14, 228-233. doi:10.1016/j.preghy.2018.03.013

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10.1016/j.preghy.2018.03.013
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Clinicians should stop prescribing sildenafil for fetal growth restriction (FGR): comment from the STRIDER Consortium

Groom, K. M., Ganzevoort, W., Alfirevic, Z., Lim, K., & Papageorghiou, A. T. (2018). Clinicians should stop prescribing sildenafil for fetal growth restriction (FGR): comment from the STRIDER Consortium. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 52(3), 295-296. doi:10.1002/uog.19186

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10.1002/uog.19186
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Each baby counts in 2018 – lessons learned and future directions

Robertson, L., Knight, H., Prosser-Snelling, E., Petch, E., Knight, M., Cameron, A., & Alfirevic, Z. (2018). Each baby counts in 2018 – lessons learned and future directions. Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine, 28(8), 253-257. doi:10.1016/j.ogrm.2018.07.004

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10.1016/j.ogrm.2018.07.004
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Trial of feasibility and acceptability of routine low-dose aspirin versus Early Screening Test indicated aspirin for pre-eclampsia prevention (TEST study): a multicentre randomised controlled trial

Mone, F., Mulcahy, C., McParland, P., Breathnach, F., Downey, P., McCormack, D., . . . McAuliffe, F. M. (2018). Trial of feasibility and acceptability of routine low-dose aspirin versus Early Screening Test indicated aspirin for pre-eclampsia prevention (TEST study): a multicentre randomised controlled trial. BMJ OPEN, 8(7). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022056

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10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022056
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Foley catheter vs. oral misoprostol to induce labour among hypertensive women in India: a cost-consequence analysis alongside a clinical trial

Leigh, S., Granby, P., Haycox, A., Mundle, S., Bracken, H., Khedikar, V., . . . Weeks, A. D. (2018). Foley catheter vs. oral misoprostol to induce labour among hypertensive women in India: a cost-consequence analysis alongside a clinical trial. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 125(13), 1734-1742. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.15285

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10.1111/1471-0528.15285
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No difference in knowledge obtained from infographic or plain language summary of a Cochrane systematic review: three randomized controlled trials

Buljan, I., Malicki, M., Wager, E., Puljak, L., Hren, D., Kellie, F., . . . Marusic, A. (2018). No difference in knowledge obtained from infographic or plain language summary of a Cochrane systematic review: three randomized controlled trials. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 97, 86-94. doi:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2017.12.003

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10.1016/j.jclinepi.2017.12.003
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Genetic factors and response to low dose aspirin in pregnancy

Alfirevic, A., Navaratnam, K., Alfirevic, Z., & Zhang, E. (2018). Genetic factors and response to low dose aspirin in pregnancy. In BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY Vol. 125 (pp. 104-105). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Maternal sildenafil for severe fetal growth restriction (STRIDER): a multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial

Sharp, A., Cornforth, C., Turner, M. A., Harrold, J., Kenny, L. C., Jackson, R., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2018). Maternal sildenafil for severe fetal growth restriction (STRIDER): a multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial. Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, 2(2), 93-102. doi:10.1016/S2352-4642(17)30173-6

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10.1016/S2352-4642(17)30173-6
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A prognostic model to determine the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) in low-risk women delivering on land and in water

Preston, H., Alfirevic, Z., Lane, S., & Fowler, G. (2018). A prognostic model to determine the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) in low-risk women delivering on land and in water. In INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL Vol. 29 (pp. S9). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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CROWN initiative and preterm birth prevention: researchers and editors commit to implement core outcome sets

van't Hooft, J., Alfirevic, Z., Asztalos, E. V., Biggio, J. R., Dugoff, L., Hoffman, M., . . . Khan, K. S. (2018). CROWN initiative and preterm birth prevention: researchers and editors commit to implement core outcome sets. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 125(1), 8-11. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.14987

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10.1111/1471-0528.14987
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Foley Catheterisation Versus Oral Misoprostol for Induction of Labour in Hypertensive Women in India (INFORM): A Multicentre, Open-Label, Randomised Controlled Trial

Mundle, S., Bracken, H., Khedikar, V., Mulik, J., Faragher, B., Easterling, T., . . . Weeks, A. D. (2018). Foley Catheterisation Versus Oral Misoprostol for Induction of Labour in Hypertensive Women in India (INFORM): A Multicentre, Open-Label, Randomised Controlled Trial. OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL SURVEY, 73(1), 3-5. doi:10.1097/01.ogx.0000527997.68769.0f

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10.1097/01.ogx.0000527997.68769.0f
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Maternal cardiovascular changes secondary to sildenafil intake in pregnancies complicated by severe fetal growth restriction: STRIDER trial

Khalil, A., Sharp, A., Cornforth, C., Jackson, R., Mousa, H., Stock, S., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2018). Maternal cardiovascular changes secondary to sildenafil intake in pregnancies complicated by severe fetal growth restriction: STRIDER trial. In BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY Vol. 125 (pp. 25). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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2017

STRIDER (Sildenafil TheRapy in dismal prognosis early onset fetal growth restriction): an international consortium of randomised placebo-controlled trials

Pels, A., Kenny, L. C., Alfirevic, Z., Baker, P. N., von Dadelszen, P., Gluud, C., . . . Groom, K. M. (2017). STRIDER (Sildenafil TheRapy in dismal prognosis early onset fetal growth restriction): an international consortium of randomised placebo-controlled trials. BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH, 17. doi:10.1186/s12884-017-1594-z

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10.1186/s12884-017-1594-z
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Pharmacological and mechanical interventions for labour induction in outpatient settings

Vogel, J. P., Osoti, A. O., Kelly, A. J., Livio, S., Norman, J. E., & Alfirevic, Z. (2017). Pharmacological and mechanical interventions for labour induction in outpatient settings. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (9), 1-140. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD007701.pub3

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10.1002/14651858.CD007701.pub3
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Evaluation of agreement of placental growth factor (PlGF) tests and the soluble FMS-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt - 1)/PlGF ratio, comparison of predictive accuracy for preeclampsia, and relation to uterine artery Doppler and response to aspirin

Navaratnam, K., Abreu, P., Clarke, H., Jorgensen, A., Alfirevic, A., & Alfirevic, Z. (2017). Evaluation of agreement of placental growth factor (PlGF) tests and the soluble FMS-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt - 1)/PlGF ratio, comparison of predictive accuracy for preeclampsia, and relation to uterine artery Doppler and response to aspirin. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, 32(2), 179-187. doi:10.1080/14767058.2017.1373760

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10.1080/14767058.2017.1373760
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Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling for prenatal diagnosis

Alfirevic, Z., Navaratnam, K., & Mujezinovic, F. (2017). Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling for prenatal diagnosis. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (9). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD003252.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.CD003252.pub2
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Foley catheterisation versus oral misoprostol for induction of labour in hypertensive women in India (INFORM): a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial

Mundle, S., Bracken, H., Khedikar, V., Mulik, J., Faragher, B., Easterling, T., . . . Weeks, A. D. (2017). Foley catheterisation versus oral misoprostol for induction of labour in hypertensive women in India (INFORM): a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial. LANCET, 390(10095), 669-680. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(17)31367-3

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10.1016/S0140-6736(17)31367-3
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Does serial 3rd trimester ultrasound improve detection of small for gestational age babies: Comparison of screening policies in 2 European maternity units

Karadjole, V. S., Agarwal, U., Berberovic, E., Poljak, B., & Alfirevic, Z. (2017). Does serial 3rd trimester ultrasound improve detection of small for gestational age babies: Comparison of screening policies in 2 European maternity units. European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 215, 45-49. doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.05.031

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10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.05.031
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Women who choose cell-free DNA testing should not be denied first-trimester anatomy scan

Alfirevic, Z., Bilardo, C. M., Salomon, L. J., & Tabor, A. (2017). Women who choose cell-free DNA testing should not be denied first-trimester anatomy scan. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 124(8), 1159-1161. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.14604

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10.1111/1471-0528.14604
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Each baby counts: National quality improvement programme to reduce intrapartum-related deaths and brain injuries in term babies

Robertson, L., Knight, H., Snelling, E. P., Petch, E., Knight, M., Cameron, A., & Alfirevic, Z. (2017). Each baby counts: National quality improvement programme to reduce intrapartum-related deaths and brain injuries in term babies. SEMINARS IN FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE, 22(3), 193-198. doi:10.1016/j.siny.2017.02.001

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10.1016/j.siny.2017.02.001
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ISUOG updated consensus statement on the impact of cfDNA aneuploidy testing on screening policies and prenatal ultrasound practice

Salomon, L. J., Alfirevic, Z., Audibert, F., Kagan, K. O., Paladini, D., Yeo, G., & Raine-Fenning, N. (2017). ISUOG updated consensus statement on the impact of cfDNA aneuploidy testing on screening policies and prenatal ultrasound practice. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 49(6), 815-816. doi:10.1002/uog.17483

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10.1002/uog.17483
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Reducing the impact of perinatal death - The case for increased understanding of underlying causes to inform change to save babies' lives

Alfirevic, Z., & Heazell, A. (2017). Reducing the impact of perinatal death - The case for increased understanding of underlying causes to inform change to save babies' lives. SEMINARS IN FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE, 22(3), 117. doi:10.1016/j.siny.2017.02.007

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10.1016/j.siny.2017.02.007
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Effect of early tranexamic acid administration on mortality, hysterectomy, and other morbidities in women with post-partum haemorrhage (WOMAN): an international, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Shakur, H., Roberts, I., Fawole, B., Chaudhri, R., El-Sheikh, M., Akintan, A., . . . Coordinators, N. (2017). Effect of early tranexamic acid administration on mortality, hysterectomy, and other morbidities in women with post-partum haemorrhage (WOMAN): an international, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The Lancet, 389(10084), 2105-2116. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(17)30638-4

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10.1016/S0140-6736(17)30638-4
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Protocol for the development of a salutogenic intrapartum core outcome set (SIPCOS)

Smith, V., Daly, D., Lundgren, I., Eri, T., Begley, C., Gross, M. M., . . . Devane, D. (2017). Protocol for the development of a salutogenic intrapartum core outcome set (SIPCOS). BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, 17. doi:10.1186/s12874-017-0341-5

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10.1186/s12874-017-0341-5
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Cervical length screening for prevention of preterm birth in singleton pregnancy with threatened preterm labor: systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials using individual patient‐level data

Berghella, V., Palacio, M., Ness, A., Alfirevic, Z., Nicolaides, K. H., & Saccone, G. (2017). Cervical length screening for prevention of preterm birth in singleton pregnancy with threatened preterm labor: systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials using individual patient‐level data. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 49(3), 322-329. doi:10.1002/uog.17388

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10.1002/uog.17388
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ISUOG consensus statement on current understanding of the association of neurodevelopmental delay and congenital heart disease: impact on prenatal counseling

Paladini, D., Alfirevic, Z., Carvalho, J. S., Khalil, A., Malinger, G., Martinez, J. M., . . . Gardiner, H. (2017). ISUOG consensus statement on current understanding of the association of neurodevelopmental delay and congenital heart disease: impact on prenatal counseling. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 49(2), 287-288. doi:10.1002/uog.17324

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10.1002/uog.17324
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2016

ISUOG Practice Guidelines: invasive procedures for prenatal diagnosis.

Ghi, T., Sotiriadis, A., Calda, P., Da Silva Costa, F., Raine-Fenning, N., Alfirevic, Z., . . . International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG). (2016). ISUOG Practice Guidelines: invasive procedures for prenatal diagnosis.. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 48(2), 256-268. doi:10.1002/uog.15945

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10.1002/uog.15945
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Methods to induce labour: a systematic review, network meta‐analysis and cost‐effectiveness analysis

Alfirevic, Z., Keeney, E., Dowswell, T., Welton, N. J., Medley, N., Dias, S., . . . Caldwell, D. M. (2016). Methods to induce labour: a systematic review, network meta‐analysis and cost‐effectiveness analysis. BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 123(9), 1462-1470. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.13981

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10.1111/1471-0528.13981
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Low dose aspirin and pregnancy: how important is aspirin resistance?

Navaratnam, K., Alfirevic, A., & Alfirevic, Z. (2016). Low dose aspirin and pregnancy: how important is aspirin resistance?. BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 123(9), 1481-1487. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.13914

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10.1111/1471-0528.13914
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Prenatal counseling for neurodevelopmental delay in congenital heart disease: results of a worldwide survey of experts' attitudes advise caution

Paladini, D., Alfirevic, Z., Carvalho, J. S., Khalil, A., Malinger, G., Martinez, J. M., . . . Gardiner, H. (2016). Prenatal counseling for neurodevelopmental delay in congenital heart disease: results of a worldwide survey of experts' attitudes advise caution. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 47(6), 667-671. doi:10.1002/uog.15852

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10.1002/uog.15852
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Pro forma for ultrasound reporting in suspected abnormally invasive placenta (AIP): an international consensus

Alfirevic, Z., Tang, A. -W., Collins, S. L., Robson, S. C., Palacios-Jaraquemada, J., & Grp, A. -H. I. A. E. (2016). Pro forma for ultrasound reporting in suspected abnormally invasive placenta (AIP): an international consensus. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 47(3), 276-278. doi:10.1002/uog.15810

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10.1002/uog.15810
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Short versus Standard Mifepristone and Misoprostol Regimen for Second- and Third-Trimester Termination of Pregnancy for Fetal Anomaly

Sharp, A., Navaratnam, K., Abreu, P., & Alfirevic, Z. (2016). Short versus Standard Mifepristone and Misoprostol Regimen for Second- and Third-Trimester Termination of Pregnancy for Fetal Anomaly. Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy: clinical advances and basic research, 39(2), 140-146. doi:10.1159/000436963

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10.1159/000436963
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A Core Outcome Set for Evaluation of Interventions to Prevent Preterm Birth

van 't Hooft, J., Duffy, J. M. N., Daly, M., Williamson, P. R., Meher, S., Thom, E., . . . GONet, G. O. N. (2016). A Core Outcome Set for Evaluation of Interventions to Prevent Preterm Birth. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 127(01), 49-58. doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000001195

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10.1097/AOG.0000000000001195
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GROW instead of WHO birthweight charts for neonatal small-for-gestational-age hypoglycaemia management

Holdsworth, R., Rigby, J., Fitzpatrick, C., Dewhurst, C., Yoxall, W., Agarwal, U., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2016). GROW instead of WHO birthweight charts for neonatal small-for-gestational-age hypoglycaemia management. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 123, 62. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

Induction of labour in hypertensive women in India: a randomised trial comparing the Foley catheter with oral misoprostol

Mundle, S., Bracken, H., Faragher, B., Alfirevic, Z., Winikoff, B., & Weeks, A. (2016). Induction of labour in hypertensive women in India: a randomised trial comparing the Foley catheter with oral misoprostol. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 123, 8. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

2015

Urine tests for Down's syndrome screening

Alldred, S. K., Guo, B., Takwoingi, Y., Pennant, M., Wisniewski, S., Deeks, J. J., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2015). Urine tests for Down's syndrome screening. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (12). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD011984

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10.1002/14651858.CD011984
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Core outcomes set for studies on primary prevention of preterm birth

van't Hooft, J., Duffy, J. M. N., Saade, G. R., Alfirevic, Z., Meher, S., Mol, B. W. J., & Khan, K. S. (2015). Core outcomes set for studies on primary prevention of preterm birth. In TRIALS Vol. 16. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-16-S1-P11

DOI
10.1186/1745-6215-16-S1-P11
Conference Paper

First trimester serum tests for Down's syndrome screening

Alldred, S. K., Takwoingi, Y., Guo, B., Pennant, M., Deeks, J. J., Neilson, J. P., & Alfirevic, Z. (2015). First trimester serum tests for Down's syndrome screening. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (11). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD011975

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10.1002/14651858.CD011975
Journal article

Early Pregnancy Biomarkers in Pre-Eclampsia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Wu, P., van den Berg, C., Alfirevic, Z., O'Brien, S., Roethlisberger, M., Baker, P. N., . . . Duvekot, J. J. (2015). Early Pregnancy Biomarkers in Pre-Eclampsia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES, 16(9), 23035-23056. doi:10.3390/ijms160923035

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10.3390/ijms160923035
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The MamaMiso study of self-administered misoprostol to prevent bleeding after childbirth in rural Uganda: a community-based, placebo-controlled randomised trial

Weeks, A., Ditai, J., Ononge, S., Faragher, B., Frye, L. J., Durocher, J., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2015). The MamaMiso study of self-administered misoprostol to prevent bleeding after childbirth in rural Uganda: a community-based, placebo-controlled randomised trial. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth, 15. doi:10.1186/s12884-015-0650-9

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10.1186/s12884-015-0650-9
Journal article

Antenatal cardiotocography for fetal assessment

Grivell, R. M., Alfirevic, Z., Gyte, G. M. L., & Devane, D. (2015). Antenatal cardiotocography for fetal assessment. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (9). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD007863.pub4

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10.1002/14651858.CD007863.pub4
Journal article

Re: Impact on obstetric outcome of third-trimester screening for small-for-gestational-age fetuses. R. Callec, C. Lamy, E. Perdriolle-Galet, C. Patte, B. Heude and O. Morel. <i>Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol</i> 2015; 46: 216-220.

Alfirevic, Z. (2015). Re: Impact on obstetric outcome of third-trimester screening for small-for-gestational-age fetuses. R. Callec, C. Lamy, E. Perdriolle-Galet, C. Patte, B. Heude and O. Morel. <i>Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol</i> 2015; 46: 216-220.. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 46(2), 140-141. doi:10.1002/uog.14931

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10.1002/uog.14931
Journal article

Labour Induction With Prostaglandins: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Alfirevic, Z., Keeney, E., Dowswell, T., Welton, N. J., Dias, S., Jones, L. V., . . . Caldwell, D. M. (2015). Labour Induction With Prostaglandins: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL SURVEY, 70(06), 371-373. doi:10.1097/OGX.0000000000000213

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10.1097/OGX.0000000000000213
Journal article

Misoprostol-induced fever and genetic polymorphisms in drug transporters <i>SLCO1B1</i> and <i>ABCC4</i> in women of Latin American and European ancestry

Alfirevic, A., Durocher, J., Elati, A., Leon, W., Dickens, D., Raedisch, S., . . . Winikoff, B. (2015). Misoprostol-induced fever and genetic polymorphisms in drug transporters <i>SLCO1B1</i> and <i>ABCC4</i> in women of Latin American and European ancestry. PHARMACOGENOMICS, 16(9), 919-928. doi:10.2217/pgs.15.53

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10.2217/pgs.15.53
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Sampling frequency of fetal heart rate impacts the ability to predict pH and BE at birth: a retrospective multi-cohort study

Li, X., Xu, Y., Herry, C., Durosier, L. D., Casati, D., Stampalija, T., . . . Frasch, M. G. (2015). Sampling frequency of fetal heart rate impacts the ability to predict pH and BE at birth: a retrospective multi-cohort study. PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT, 36(5), L1-L12. doi:10.1088/0967-3334/36/5/L1

DOI
10.1088/0967-3334/36/5/L1
Journal article

Fetal and umbilical Doppler ultrasound in normal pregnancy

Alfirevic, Z., Stampalija, T., & Medley, N. (2015). Fetal and umbilical Doppler ultrasound in normal pregnancy. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (4). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD001450.pub4

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10.1002/14651858.CD001450.pub4
Journal article

Short versus standard mifepristone and misoprostol regimen for second and third trimester termination of pregnancy for fetal anomaly

Sharp, A., Navaratnam, K., Abreu, P., & Alfirevic, Z. (2015). Short versus standard mifepristone and misoprostol regimen for second and third trimester termination of pregnancy for fetal anomaly. In BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY Vol. 122 (pp. 58). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Duration of luteal support after IVF is important, so why is there no consistency in practice? The results of a dynamic survey of practice in the United Kingdom

Russell, R., Kingsland, C., Alfirevic, Z., & Gazvani, R. (2015). Duration of luteal support after IVF is important, so why is there no consistency in practice? The results of a dynamic survey of practice in the United Kingdom. HUMAN FERTILITY, 18(1), 43-47. doi:10.3109/14647273.2014.921337

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10.3109/14647273.2014.921337
Journal article

Misoprostol-induced fever and genetic polymorphisms in drug transporters SLCO1B1 and ABCC4 in women of Latin American and European ancestry

Alfirevic, A., Durocher, J., Elati, A., Leon, W., Dickens, D., Radisch, S., . . . Winikoff, B. (2015). Misoprostol-induced fever and genetic polymorphisms in drug transporters SLCO1B1 and ABCC4 in women of Latin American and European ancestry. Pharmacogenomics, 16(9), 919-928.

Journal article

Outcomes reported in trials of methods for the induction of labour

Medley, N., Alfirevic, Z., Caldwell, D. M., Dias, S., Dowswell, T., Keeney, E., . . . Welton, N. (2015). Outcomes reported in trials of methods for the induction of labour. TRIALS, 16. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-16-S1-P4

DOI
10.1186/1745-6215-16-S1-P4
Journal article

PlGF bedside testing in routine clinical care: 12 months' experience from a large teaching hospital

Sharp, A., Agarwal, U., & Alfirevic, Z. (2015). PlGF bedside testing in routine clinical care: 12 months' experience from a large teaching hospital. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 122, 46. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

Sampling Rate of Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) Impacts the Ability To Predict pH and BE at Birth: Retrospective Cohort Study.

Li, X., Xu, Y., Herry, C., Casati, D., Stampalija, T., Alfirevic, Z., . . . Frasch, M. G. (2015). Sampling Rate of Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) Impacts the Ability To Predict pH and BE at Birth: Retrospective Cohort Study.. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES, 22, 270A-271A. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

2014

Correlating multidimensional fetal heart rate variability analysis with acid-base balance at birth

Frasch, M. G., Xu, Y., Stampalija, T., Durosier, L. D., Herry, C., Wang, X., . . . Ferrazzi, E. (2014). Correlating multidimensional fetal heart rate variability analysis with acid-base balance at birth. PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT, 35(12), L1-L12. doi:10.1088/0967-3334/35/12/L1

DOI
10.1088/0967-3334/35/12/L1
Journal article

Different classes of antibiotics given to women routinely for preventing infection at caesarean section

Gyte, G. M. L., Dou, L., & Vazquez, J. C. (2014). Different classes of antibiotics given to women routinely for preventing infection at caesarean section. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (11). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD008726.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.CD008726.pub2
Journal article

LABOUR INDUCTION WITH PROSTAGLANDINS: WHAT WORKS BEST? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, NETWORK META-ANALYSIS AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS

Keeney, E., Alfirevic, Z., Caldwell, D. M., Dowswell, T., Dias, S., Jones, L., . . . Welton, N. J. (2014). LABOUR INDUCTION WITH PROSTAGLANDINS: WHAT WORKS BEST? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, NETWORK META-ANALYSIS AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS. VALUE IN HEALTH, 17(7), A505-A506. doi:10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.1536

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10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.1536
Journal article

ISUOG consensus statement on the impact of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) on prenatal ultrasound practice. (vol 44, pg 122, 2014)

Salomon, L. J., Alfirevic, Z., Audibert, F., Kagan, K. O., Paladini, D., Yeo, G., & Raine-Fenning, N. (2014). ISUOG consensus statement on the impact of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) on prenatal ultrasound practice. (vol 44, pg 122, 2014). ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 44(4). doi:10.1002/uog.14659

DOI
10.1002/uog.14659
Journal article

Pathway Analysis of Genetic Factors Associated with Spontaneous Preterm Birth and Pre-Labor Preterm Rupture of Membranes

Capece, A., Vasieva, O., Meher, S., Alfirevic, Z., & Alfirevic, A. (2014). Pathway Analysis of Genetic Factors Associated with Spontaneous Preterm Birth and Pre-Labor Preterm Rupture of Membranes. PloS One, 9(9). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0108578

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0108578
Journal article

Cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing preterm birth in multiple pregnancy

Alfirevic, Z., Rafael, T. J., & Berghella, V. (2014). Cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing preterm birth in multiple pregnancy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014(9), 1-55. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD009166.pub2

DOI
10.1002/14651858.CD009166.pub2
Journal article

Induction of labour in pre-eclamptic women: a randomised trial comparing the Foley balloon catheter with oral misoprostol

Bracken, H., Mundle, S., Faragher, B., Easterling, T., Haycox, A., Turner, M., . . . Weeks, A. (2014). Induction of labour in pre-eclamptic women: a randomised trial comparing the Foley balloon catheter with oral misoprostol. BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH, 14. doi:10.1186/1471-2393-14-308

DOI
10.1186/1471-2393-14-308
Journal article

Anti-RhD prophylaxis for RhD negative pregnant women

Alfirevic, Z., & Callaghan, T. (2014). Anti-RhD prophylaxis for RhD negative pregnant women. BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, 349. doi:10.1136/bmj.g5437

DOI
10.1136/bmj.g5437
Journal article

Choice of primary outcomes in randomised trials and systematic reviews evaluating interventions for preterm birth prevention: a systematic review

Meher, S., & Alfirevic, Z. (2014). Choice of primary outcomes in randomised trials and systematic reviews evaluating interventions for preterm birth prevention: a systematic review. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 121(10), 1188-1194. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.12593

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10.1111/1471-0528.12593
Journal article

First trimester screening can predict adverse pregnancy outcomes

Sharp, A. N., & Alfirevic, Z. (2014). First trimester screening can predict adverse pregnancy outcomes. PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS, 34(7), 660-667. doi:10.1002/pd.4406

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10.1002/pd.4406
Journal article

Oral misoprostol for induction of labour

Alfirevic, Z., Aflaifel, N., & Weeks, A. (2014). Oral misoprostol for induction of labour. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 6. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD001338.pub3

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10.1002/14651858.CD001338.pub3
Journal article

ISUOG Consensus Statement on the Impact of Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) on Prenatal Ultrasound Practice

Salomon, L. J., Alfirevic, Z., Audibert, F., Kagan, K. O., Paladini, D., Yeo, G., & Raine-Fenning, N. (2014). ISUOG Consensus Statement on the Impact of Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) on Prenatal Ultrasound Practice. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GEBURTSHILFE UND NEONATOLOGIE, 218(6), 242-243. doi:10.1055/s-0034-1395670

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10.1055/s-0034-1395670
Journal article

STRIDER: Sildenafil Therapy In Dismal prognosis Early-onset intrauterine growth Restriction--a protocol for a systematic review with individual participant data and aggregate data meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.

Ganzevoort, W., Alfirevic, Z., von Dadelszen, P., Kenny, L., Papageorghiou, A., van Wassenaer-Leemhuis, A., . . . Baker, P. N. (2014). STRIDER: Sildenafil Therapy In Dismal prognosis Early-onset intrauterine growth Restriction--a protocol for a systematic review with individual participant data and aggregate data meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.. Systematic reviews, 3, 23. doi:10.1186/2046-4053-3-23

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10.1186/2046-4053-3-23
Journal article

Provision and practice of specialist preterm labour clinics: a UK survey of practice

Sharp, A. N., & Alfirevic, Z. (2014). Provision and practice of specialist preterm labour clinics: a UK survey of practice. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 121(4), 417-421. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.12512

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10.1111/1471-0528.12512
Journal article

Treatment for primary postpartum haemorrhage

Mousa, H. A., Blum, J., El Senoun, G. A., Shakur, H., & Alfirevic, Z. (2014). Treatment for primary postpartum haemorrhage. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (2). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD003249.pub3

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10.1002/14651858.CD003249.pub3
Journal article

<i>Outpatient Approaches to Elective Induction of Labor: Past, Present, and Future</i>

Rauf, Z., & Alfirevic, Z. (2014). <i>Outpatient Approaches to Elective Induction of Labor: Past, Present, and Future</i>. CLINICAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 57(2), 391-400. doi:10.1097/GRF.0000000000000028

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10.1097/GRF.0000000000000028
Journal article

Amnioinfusion in preterm premature rupture of membranes (AMIPROM): a randomised controlled trial of amnioinfusion versus expectant management in very early preterm premature rupture of membranes - a pilot study

Roberts, D., Vause, S., Martin, W., Green, P., Walkinshaw, S., Bricker, L., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2014). Amnioinfusion in preterm premature rupture of membranes (AMIPROM): a randomised controlled trial of amnioinfusion versus expectant management in very early preterm premature rupture of membranes - a pilot study. HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT, 18(21), 1-+. doi:10.3310/hta18210

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10.3310/hta18210
Journal article

Amnioinfusion in very early preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (AMIPROM): pregnancy, neonatal and maternal outcomes in a randomized controlled pilot study

Roberts, D., Vause, S., Martin, W., Green, P., Walkinshaw, S., Bricker, L., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2014). Amnioinfusion in very early preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (AMIPROM): pregnancy, neonatal and maternal outcomes in a randomized controlled pilot study. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 43(05), 490-499. doi:10.1002/uog.13258

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10.1002/uog.13258
Journal article

Does extending luteal support with progesterone beyond positive pregnancy test following IVF treatment improve pregnancy outcome?

Russell, R. T., Gazvani, M., Kingsland, C. R., Alfirevic, Z., Turner, M., Sajjad, Y., . . . Townend, J. (2014). Does extending luteal support with progesterone beyond positive pregnancy test following IVF treatment improve pregnancy outcome?. In HUMAN REPRODUCTION Vol. 29 (pp. 110). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

ISUOG consensus statement on the impact of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) on prenatal ultrasound practice.

Salomon, L. J., Alfirevic, Z., Audibert, F., Kagan, K. O., Paladini, D., Yeo, G., . . . ISUOG Clinical Standards Committee. (2014). ISUOG consensus statement on the impact of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) on prenatal ultrasound practice.. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 44(1), 122-123. doi:10.1002/uog.13393

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10.1002/uog.13393
Journal article

Predicting Preterm Birth in Women With Previous Preterm Birth and Cervical Length of ≥25 mm

Care, A. G., Sharp, A. N., Lane, S., Roberts, D., Watkins, L., & Alfirevic, Z. (2014). Predicting Preterm Birth in Women With Previous Preterm Birth and Cervical Length of ≥25 mm. Obstetrical &amp; Gynecological Survey, 69(9), 527-529. doi:10.1097/01.ogx.0000455019.85064.6b

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10.1097/01.ogx.0000455019.85064.6b
Journal article

Predicting preterm birth in women with previous preterm birth and cervical length ≥ 25 mm

Care, A. G., Sharp, A. N., Lane, S., Roberts, D., Watkins, L., & Alfirevic, Z. (2014). Predicting preterm birth in women with previous preterm birth and cervical length ≥ 25 mm. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 43(6), 681-686. doi:10.1002/uog.13241

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10.1002/uog.13241
Journal article

Two-year outcomes for infants with low cord pH at birth

Kayani, S. I., Tan, M. J., Shaw, N. J., Dewhurst, C., Titman, A., Lancaster, G., & Alfirevic, Z. (2014). Two-year outcomes for infants with low cord pH at birth. JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE, 27(10), 1010-1014. doi:10.3109/14767058.2013.847915

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10.3109/14767058.2013.847915
Journal article

2013

A feasibility trial of screening women with idiopathic recurrent miscarriage for high uterine natural killer cell density and randomizing to prednisolone or placebo when pregnant

Tang, A. -W., Alfirevic, Z., Turner, M. A., Drury, J. A., Small, R., & Quenby, S. (2013). A feasibility trial of screening women with idiopathic recurrent miscarriage for high uterine natural killer cell density and randomizing to prednisolone or placebo when pregnant. HUMAN REPRODUCTION, 28(7), 1743-1752. doi:10.1093/humrep/det117

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10.1093/humrep/det117
Journal article

Continuous cardiotocography (CTG) as a form of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) for fetal assessment during labour.

Alfirevic, Z., Devane, D., & Gyte, G. M. L. (2013). Continuous cardiotocography (CTG) as a form of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) for fetal assessment during labour.. In Unknown Book (pp. CD006066). doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006066.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.cd006066.pub2
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2012

Information-hungry and disempowered: a qualitative study of women and their partners' experiences of severe postpartum haemorrhage.

Snowdon, C., Elbourne, D., Forsey, M., & Alfirevic, Z. (2012). Information-hungry and disempowered: a qualitative study of women and their partners' experiences of severe postpartum haemorrhage.. Midwifery, 28(6), 791-799. doi:10.1016/j.midw.2011.12.012

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10.1016/j.midw.2011.12.012
Journal article

Pregnancy Loss After Chorionic Villus Sampling and Genetic Amniocentesis in Twin Pregnancies

Agarwal, K., & Alfirevic, Z. (2012). Pregnancy Loss After Chorionic Villus Sampling and Genetic Amniocentesis in Twin Pregnancies. Obstetrical &amp; Gynecological Survey, 67(12), 764-766. doi:10.1097/01.ogx.0000425642.72994.6e

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10.1097/01.ogx.0000425642.72994.6e
Journal article

Views of emergency research (VERA): a qualitative study of women and their partners' views of recruitment to trials in severe postpartum haemorrhage.

Snowdon, C., Elbourne, D., Forsey, M., & Alfirevic, Z. (2012). Views of emergency research (VERA): a qualitative study of women and their partners' views of recruitment to trials in severe postpartum haemorrhage.. Midwifery, 28(6), 800-808. doi:10.1016/j.midw.2011.11.009

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10.1016/j.midw.2011.11.009
Journal article

Caesarean section versus vaginal delivery for preterm birth in singletons.

Alfirevic, Z., Milan, S. J., & Livio, S. (2012). Caesarean section versus vaginal delivery for preterm birth in singletons.. In Unknown Book (pp. CD000078). doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000078.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.cd000078.pub2
Chapter

An investigation into the reporting and management of late terminations of pregnancy (between 22 +0 and 26 +6 weeks of gestation) within NHS Hospitals in England in 2006: the EPICure preterm cohort study.

Draper, E. S., Alfirevic, Z., Stacey, F., Hennessy, E., Costeloe, K., & EPICure Study Group. (2012). An investigation into the reporting and management of late terminations of pregnancy (between 22 +0 and 26 +6 weeks of gestation) within NHS Hospitals in England in 2006: the EPICure preterm cohort study.. BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 119(6), 710-715. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2012.03285.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2012.03285.x
Journal article

Early term and late preterm birth are associated with poorer school performance at age 5 years: a cohort study.

Quigley, M. A., Poulsen, G., Boyle, E., Wolke, D., Field, D., Alfirevic, Z., & Kurinczuk, J. J. (2012). Early term and late preterm birth are associated with poorer school performance at age 5 years: a cohort study.. Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition, 97(3), F167-F173. doi:10.1136/archdischild-2011-300888

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10.1136/archdischild-2011-300888
Journal article

Cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing preterm birth in singleton pregnancy

Alfirevic, Z., Stampalija, T., Roberts, D., & Jorgensen, A. L. (2012). Cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing preterm birth in singleton pregnancy. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (4). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD008991.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.CD008991.pub2
Journal article

Pain management for women in labour: an overview of systematic reviews

Jones, L., Othman, M., Dowswell, T., Alfirevic, Z., Gates, S., Newburn, M., . . . Neilson, J. P. (2012). Pain management for women in labour: an overview of systematic reviews. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (3). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD009234.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.CD009234.pub2
Journal article

Effects of gestational age at birth on health outcomes at 3 and 5 years of age: population based cohort study.

Boyle, E. M., Poulsen, G., Field, D. J., Kurinczuk, J. J., Wolke, D., Alfirevic, Z., & Quigley, M. A. (2012). Effects of gestational age at birth on health outcomes at 3 and 5 years of age: population based cohort study.. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 344, e896. doi:10.1136/bmj.e896

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10.1136/bmj.e896
Journal article

Vaginal progesterone in women with an asymptomatic sonographic short cervix in the midtrimester decreases preterm delivery and neonatal morbidity: a systematic review and metaanalysis of individual patient data.

Romero, R., Nicolaides, K., Conde-Agudelo, A., Tabor, A., O'Brien, J. M., Cetingoz, E., . . . Hassan, S. S. (2012). Vaginal progesterone in women with an asymptomatic sonographic short cervix in the midtrimester decreases preterm delivery and neonatal morbidity: a systematic review and metaanalysis of individual patient data.. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 206(2), 124.e1-124.19. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2011.12.003

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10.1016/j.ajog.2011.12.003
Journal article

Second trimester serum tests for Down's Syndrome screening.

Alldred, S. K., Deeks, J. J., Guo, B., Neilson, J. P., & Alfirevic, Z. (2012). Second trimester serum tests for Down's Syndrome screening.. Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online), 6.

Journal article

2011

Accurate reporting of expected delivery date by mothers 9 months after birth.

Poulsen, G., Kurinczuk, J. J., Wolke, D., Boyle, E. M., Field, D., Alfirevic, Z., & Quigley, M. A. (2011). Accurate reporting of expected delivery date by mothers 9 months after birth.. Journal of clinical epidemiology, 64(12), 1444-1450. doi:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2011.03.007

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10.1016/j.jclinepi.2011.03.007
Journal article

Analgesia for amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.

Mujezinovic, F., & Alfirevic, Z. (2011). Analgesia for amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (11), CD008580. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd008580.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.cd008580.pub2
Journal article

Natural killer cells and pregnancy outcomes in women with recurrent miscarriage and infertility: a systematic review.

Tang, A. W., Alfirevic, Z., & Quenby, S. (2011). Natural killer cells and pregnancy outcomes in women with recurrent miscarriage and infertility: a systematic review.. Human reproduction (Oxford, England), 26(8), 1971-1980. doi:10.1093/humrep/der164

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10.1093/humrep/der164
Journal article

Cardiotocographic abnormalities associated with misoprostol and dinoprostone cervical ripening and labor induction.

Pevzner, L., Alfirevic, Z., Powers, B. L., & Wing, D. A. (2011). Cardiotocographic abnormalities associated with misoprostol and dinoprostone cervical ripening and labor induction.. European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology, 156(2), 144-148. doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2011.01.015

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10.1016/j.ejogrb.2011.01.015
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Specific second-line therapies for postpartum haemorrhage: a national cohort study.

Kayem, G., Kurinczuk, J. J., Alfirevic, Z., Spark, P., Brocklehurst, P., & Knight, M. (2011). Specific second-line therapies for postpartum haemorrhage: a national cohort study.. BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 118(7), 856-864. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.02921.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.02921.x
Journal article

Statistical methods can be improved within Cochrane pregnancy and childbirth reviews.

Riley, R. D., Gates, S., Neilson, J., & Alfirevic, Z. (2011). Statistical methods can be improved within Cochrane pregnancy and childbirth reviews.. Journal of clinical epidemiology, 64(6), 608-618. doi:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.08.002

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10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.08.002
Journal article

Analgesia for amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling

Mujezinovic, F., & Alfirevic, Z. (n.d.). Analgesia for amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd008580

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10.1002/14651858.cd008580
Journal article

ISUOG Clinical Standards Committee. Practice guidelines for performance of the routine mi-trimester fetal ultrasound scan.

Salomon, L. J., Alfirevic, Z., Berghella, V., Bilardo, C., Hernandez-Andrade, E., Johnsen, S. L., . . . Lee, W. (2011). ISUOG Clinical Standards Committee. Practice guidelines for performance of the routine mi-trimester fetal ultrasound scan.. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 37(1), 116-126.

Journal article

Quantifying the impact of deprivation on preterm births : a retrospective cohort study

Taylor-Robinson, D., Diggle, P. J., Platt, M. J., Yoxall, B., & Alfirevic, Z. (2011). Quantifying the impact of deprivation on preterm births : a retrospective cohort study. PLos One, 6(8).

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UK Obstetric Surveillance System (UKOSS). Uterine compression sutures for the management of severe postpartum hemorrhage

Kayem, G., Kurinczuk, J. J., Alfirevic, Z., Spark, P., Brocklehurst, P., & Knight, M. (2011). UK Obstetric Surveillance System (UKOSS). Uterine compression sutures for the management of severe postpartum hemorrhage. Obstet Gynecol, 117(1), 14-20.

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2010

Different communication strategies for disclosing results of diagnostic prenatal testing.

Mujezinovic, F., Prosnik, A., & Alfirevic, Z. (2010). Different communication strategies for disclosing results of diagnostic prenatal testing.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (11), CD007750. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd007750.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.cd007750.pub2
Journal article

Interventions for treating peripartum cardiomyopathy to improve outcomes for women and babies.

Carlin, A. J., Alfirevic, Z., & Gyte, G. M. (2010). Interventions for treating peripartum cardiomyopathy to improve outcomes for women and babies.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (9), CD008589. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd008589.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.cd008589.pub2
Journal article

Different methods for the induction of labour in outpatient settings.

Dowswell, T., Kelly, A. J., Livio, S., Norman, J. E., & Alfirevic, Z. (2010). Different methods for the induction of labour in outpatient settings.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (8), CD007701. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd007701.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.cd007701.pub2
Journal article

Improved UK clinical trial capacity through the North West Exemplar Programme.

Goodacre, J., Gibson, M., Wilson, K., Alfirevic, Z., Farrar, M., & Darbyshire, J. (2010). Improved UK clinical trial capacity through the North West Exemplar Programme.. Nature medicine, 16(5), 516. doi:10.1038/nm0510-516

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10.1038/nm0510-516
Journal article

Pharmacogenetics in reproductive and perinatal medicine

Alfirevic, A., Alfirevic, Z., & Pirmohamed, M. (2010). Pharmacogenetics in reproductive and perinatal medicine. PHARMACOGENOMICS, 11(1), 65-79. doi:10.2217/PGS.09.153

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10.2217/PGS.09.153
Journal article

Umbilical vein oxytocin for the treatment of retained placenta (Release Study): a double-blind, randomised controlled trial

Weeks, A. D., Alia, G., Vernon, G., Namayanja, A., Gosakan, R., Majeed, T., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2010). Umbilical vein oxytocin for the treatment of retained placenta (Release Study): a double-blind, randomised controlled trial. LANCET, 375(9709), 141-147. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(09)61752-9

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10.1016/S0140-6736(09)61752-9
Journal article

Oral misoprostol for induction of labour

Alfirevic, Z., & Weeks, A. D. (2010). Oral misoprostol for induction of labour. The Cochrane Library, 29(1), 47-50. Retrieved from http://mrw.interscience.wiley.com/cochrane/clsysrev/articles/CD001338/frame.html

Journal article

Pharmacogenetics in reproductive and perinatal medicine

Alfirevic, A., Alfirevic, Z., & Pirmohamed, M. (2010). Pharmacogenetics in reproductive and perinatal medicine. Pharmacogenomics, 11(1), 65-79.

Journal article

The WOMAN Trail (World Maternal Antifibrionolytic Trial) : tranexamic acid for the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage : an international randomised, double blind placebo controlled trials

Shakur, H., Elbourne, D., Gulmezoglu, M., Alfirevic, Z., Ronsman, C., Allen, E., & Roberts, I. (2010). The WOMAN Trail (World Maternal Antifibrionolytic Trial) : tranexamic acid for the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage : an international randomised, double blind placebo controlled trials. Trials, 11(40).

Journal article

Ultero-placental Doppler ultrasound for improving pregnancy outcome

Stampalija, T., Gyte, G. M., & Alfirevic, Z. (2010). Ultero-placental Doppler ultrasound for improving pregnancy outcome. Cochrane Database Sys Rev, 8(9), CD008363.

Journal article

World Association of Perinatal Medicine. Guidelines for the management of postterm pregnancy

Mandruzzato, G., Alfirevic, Z., Chervenak, F., Gruenebaum, A., Heimstad, R., Heinonen, S., . . . Thilaganathan, B. (2010). World Association of Perinatal Medicine. Guidelines for the management of postterm pregnancy. J Perinat Med, 38(2), 111-1119.

Journal article

2009

Prednisolone Trial: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of prednisolone for women with idiopathic recurrent miscarriage and raised levels of uterine natural killer (uNK) cells in the endometrium

Tang, A. -W., Alfirevic, Z., Turner, M. A., Drury, J., & Quenby, S. (2009). Prednisolone Trial: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of prednisolone for women with idiopathic recurrent miscarriage and raised levels of uterine natural killer (uNK) cells in the endometrium. TRIALS, 10. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-10-102

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10.1186/1745-6215-10-102
Journal article

Outpatient versus inpatient induction of labour for improving birth outcomes.

Kelly, A. J., Alfirevic, Z., & Dowswell, T. (2009). Outpatient versus inpatient induction of labour for improving birth outcomes.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (2), CD007372. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd007372.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.cd007372.pub2
Journal article

Calculating patient-specific risk for Down syndrome: does software matter?

Alfirevic, Z., & Wright, D. (2009). Calculating patient-specific risk for Down syndrome: does software matter?. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 33(2), 133-134. doi:10.1002/uog.6307

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10.1002/uog.6307
Journal article

Low-Dose Oral Misoprostol for Induction of Labor A Systematic Review

Kundodyiwa, T. W., Alfirevic, Z., & Weeks, A. D. (2009). Low-Dose Oral Misoprostol for Induction of Labor A Systematic Review. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 113(2), 374-383. doi:10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181945859

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10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181945859
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2008

Recombinant factor VIIa and other pro-haemostatic therapies in primary postpartum haemorrhage.

Searle, E., Pavord, S., & Alfirevic, Z. (2008). Recombinant factor VIIa and other pro-haemostatic therapies in primary postpartum haemorrhage.. Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology, 22(6), 1075-1088. doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2008.08.010

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10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2008.08.010
Journal article

How to improve on the analysis and presentation of research data submitted to our Journal.

Salomon, L. J., Deter, R. L., & Alfirevic, Z. (2008). How to improve on the analysis and presentation of research data submitted to our Journal.. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 32(6), 721-728. doi:10.1002/uog.6240

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10.1002/uog.6240
Journal article

Titrated low-dose vaginal and/or oral misoprostol to induce labour for prelabour membrane rupture: a randomised trial.

Bricker, L., Peden, H., Tomlinson, A. J., Al-Hussaini, T. K., Idama, T., Candelier, C., . . . Alfirevic, Z. (2008). Titrated low-dose vaginal and/or oral misoprostol to induce labour for prelabour membrane rupture: a randomised trial.. BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 115(12), 1503-1511. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.01890.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.01890.x
Journal article

Techniques for chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis: a survey of practice in specialist UK centres.

Carlin, A. J., & Alfirevic, Z. (2008). Techniques for chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis: a survey of practice in specialist UK centres.. Prenatal diagnosis, 28(10), 914-919. doi:10.1002/pd.2060

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10.1002/pd.2060
Journal article

Liverpool Ultrasound Pictorial Chart: the development of a new method of documenting anal sphincter injury diagnosed by endoanal ultrasound.

Fowler, G. E., Adams, E. J., Bolderson, J., Hosker, G., Lowe, D., Richmond, D. H., & Alfirevic, Z. (2008). Liverpool Ultrasound Pictorial Chart: the development of a new method of documenting anal sphincter injury diagnosed by endoanal ultrasound.. BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 115(6), 767-772. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.01680.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.01680.x
Journal article

2007

Cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing pregnancy loss: Individual patient data meta-analysis

Jorgensen, A. L., Alfirevic, Z., Smith, C. T., & Williamson, P. R. (2007). Cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing pregnancy loss: Individual patient data meta-analysis. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 114(12), 1460-1476. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01515.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01515.x
Journal article

Use of recombinant activated factor VII in primary postpartum hemorrhage - The northern European registry 2000-2004

Alfirevic, Z., Elbourne, D., Pavord, S., Bolte, A., Van Geijn, H., Mercier, F., . . . Gyte, G. (2007). Use of recombinant activated factor VII in primary postpartum hemorrhage - The northern European registry 2000-2004. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 110((6)), 1270-1278.

Journal article

Procedure-related complications of amniocentesis and chorionic villous sampling: a systematic review.

Mujezinovic, F., & Alfirevic, Z. (2007). Procedure-related complications of amniocentesis and chorionic villous sampling: a systematic review.. Obstetrics and gynecology, 110(3), 687-694. doi:10.1097/01.aog.0000278820.54029.e3

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10.1097/01.aog.0000278820.54029.e3
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WITHDRAWN: Early amniocentesis versus transabdominal chorion villus sampling for prenatal diagnosis.

Alfirevic, Z. (2007). WITHDRAWN: Early amniocentesis versus transabdominal chorion villus sampling for prenatal diagnosis.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (3), CD000077. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000077

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10.1002/14651858.cd000077
Journal article

Monitoring obstetricians' performance with statistical process control charts

Lane, S., Weeks, A., Scholefield, H., & Alfirevic, Z. (2007). Monitoring obstetricians' performance with statistical process control charts. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 114(5), 614-618. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01270.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01270.x
Journal article

Misoprostol for induction of labor with a live fetus

Weeks, A., Alfirevic, Z., Faundes, A., Hofmeyr, G. J., Safar, P., & Wing, D. (2007). Misoprostol for induction of labor with a live fetus. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS, 99, S194-S197. doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.09.011

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10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.09.011
Journal article

Prevention of postpartum hemorrhage with misoprostol

Alfirevic, Z., Blum, J., Walraven, G., Weeks, A., & Winikoff, B. (2007). Prevention of postpartum hemorrhage with misoprostol. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS, 99, S198-S201. doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.09.012

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10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.09.012
Journal article

Targeted therapy for threatened preterm labor based on sonographic measurement of the cervical length: a randomized controlled trial.

Alfirevic, Z., Allen-Coward, H., Molina, F., Vinuesa, C. P., & Nicolaides, K. (2007). Targeted therapy for threatened preterm labor based on sonographic measurement of the cervical length: a randomized controlled trial.. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 29(1), 47-50. doi:10.1002/uog.3908

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10.1002/uog.3908
Journal article

Treatment of postpartum hemorrhage with misoprostol

Blum, J., Alfirevic, Z., Walraven, G., Weeks, A., & Winikoff, B. (2007). Treatment of postpartum hemorrhage with misoprostol. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS, 99, S202-S205. doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.09.013

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10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.09.013
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2006

DISQ 5: Counseling women with isolated 'soft' markers at 18-24 weeks.

Alfirevic, Z. (2006). DISQ 5: Counseling women with isolated 'soft' markers at 18-24 weeks.. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 28(3), 355. doi:10.1002/uog.2859

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10.1002/uog.2859
Journal article

Continuous cardiotocography (CTG) as a form of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) for fetal assessment during labour.

Alfirevic, Z., Devane, D., & Gyte, G. M. L. (2006). Continuous cardiotocography (CTG) as a form of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) for fetal assessment during labour.. In Unknown Book (pp. CD006066). doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006066

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10.1002/14651858.cd006066
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Congenital subependymal giant cell astrocytoma diagnosed on fetal MRI.

Hussain, N., Curran, A., Pilling, D., Malluci, C. L., Ladusans, E. J., Alfirevic, Z., & Pizer, B. (2006). Congenital subependymal giant cell astrocytoma diagnosed on fetal MRI.. Archives of disease in childhood, 91(6), 520. doi:10.1136/adc.2005.081703

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10.1136/adc.2005.081703
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Intrapartum fetal emergencies.

Carlin, A., & Alfirevic, Z. (2006). Intrapartum fetal emergencies.. Seminars in fetal & neonatal medicine, 11(3), 150-157. doi:10.1016/j.siny.2006.01.003

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10.1016/j.siny.2006.01.003
Journal article

Issues of informed consent for intrapartum trials: a suggested consent pathway from the experience of the Release trial [ISRCTN13204258]

Vernon, G., Alfirevic, Z., & Weeks, A. (2006). Issues of informed consent for intrapartum trials: a suggested consent pathway from the experience of the Release trial [ISRCTN13204258]. TRIALS, 7. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-7-13

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10.1186/1745-6215-7-13
Journal article

Oral misoprostol for induction of labour

Alfirevic, Z., & Weeks, A. (2006). Oral misoprostol for induction of labour. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (2). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD001338.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.CD001338.pub2
Journal article

DISQ 4: serum CA 125 and benign looking adnexal masses.

Jurkovic, D., & Alfirevic, Z. (2006). DISQ 4: serum CA 125 and benign looking adnexal masses.. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 27(4), 466. doi:10.1002/uog.2743

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10.1002/uog.2743
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Optimising prenatal diagnosis of Down's syndrome - Prospective parents, if properly counselled, may want to pay for full fetal karyotyping

Neilson, J. P., & Alfirevic, Z. (2006). Optimising prenatal diagnosis of Down's syndrome - Prospective parents, if properly counselled, may want to pay for full fetal karyotyping. BMJ, 332(701), 433-434.

Journal article

Cerclage: we all know how to do it but can't agree when to do it.

Alfirevic, Z. (2006). Cerclage: we all know how to do it but can't agree when to do it.. Obstetrics and gynecology, 107(2 Pt 1), 219-220. doi:10.1097/01.aog.0000194479.93493.2c

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10.1097/01.aog.0000194479.93493.2c
Journal article

How to repair an anal sphincter injury after vaginal delivery: results of a randomised controlled trial.

Williams, A., Adams, E. J., Tincello, D. G., Alfirevic, Z., Walkinshaw, S. A., & Richmond, D. H. (2006). How to repair an anal sphincter injury after vaginal delivery: results of a randomised controlled trial.. BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 113(2), 201-207. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2006.00806.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2006.00806.x
Journal article

Issues of informed concsent fo rintrpartum trials: A suggested consent pathway

Vernon, G. H., Alfirevic, Z., & Weeks, A. D. (2006). Issues of informed concsent fo rintrpartum trials: A suggested consent pathway. Trials, 7(1), 13.

Journal article

Oral misoprostol administration for labor induction

Weeks, A., & Alfirevic, Z. (2006). Oral misoprostol administration for labor induction. CLINICAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 49(3), 658-671. doi:10.1097/00003081-200609000-00023

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10.1097/00003081-200609000-00023
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2005

Failure to diagnose a fetal anomaly on a routine ultrasound scan at 20 weeks.

Alfirevic, Z. (2005). Failure to diagnose a fetal anomaly on a routine ultrasound scan at 20 weeks.. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 26(7), 797-798. doi:10.1002/uog.2631

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10.1002/uog.2631
Journal article

Progress of first stage of labour for multiparous women: an observational study.

Lavender, T., Hart, A., Walkinshaw, S., Campbell, E., & Alfirevic, Z. (2005). Progress of first stage of labour for multiparous women: an observational study.. BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 112(12), 1663-1665. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2005.00758.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2005.00758.x
Journal article

DISQ 2: Endometrial thickness in asymptomatic women.

Jurkovic, D., & Alfirevic, Z. (2005). DISQ 2: Endometrial thickness in asymptomatic women.. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 26(2), 203. doi:10.1002/uog.1958

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10.1002/uog.1958
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DISQ 1: high maternal AFP and normal scan.

Alfirevic, Z. (2005). DISQ 1: high maternal AFP and normal scan.. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 26(1), 101. doi:10.1002/uog.1941

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10.1002/uog.1941
Journal article

The prevention of neonatal group B streptococcal disease: a report by a working group of the Medical Screening Society.

Law, M. R., Palomaki, G., Alfirevic, Z., Gilbert, R., Heath, P., McCartney, C., . . . Schrag, S. (2005). The prevention of neonatal group B streptococcal disease: a report by a working group of the Medical Screening Society.. Journal of medical screening, 12(2), 60-68. doi:10.1258/0969141053908366

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10.1258/0969141053908366
Journal article

Misoprostol to treat postpartum haemorrhage: a systematic review.

Hofmeyr, G. J., Walraven, G., Gülmezoglu, A. M., Maholwana, B., Alfirevic, Z., & Villar, J. (2005). Misoprostol to treat postpartum haemorrhage: a systematic review.. BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 112(5), 547-553. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2004.00512.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2004.00512.x
Journal article

Uterine rupture after induction of labour in women with previous caesarean section

Uterine rupture after induction of labour in women with previous caesarean section (2005). BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology, 112(4), 528. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2005.00661.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2005.00661.x
Journal article

The evidence base for fetal medicine.

Green, P., & Alfirevic, Z. (2005). The evidence base for fetal medicine.. Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology, 19(1), 75-83. doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2004.10.016

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10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2004.10.016
Journal article

Indiviudal patient data meta-analysis: cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing pregnancy loss in women

Tudur-Smith, C., Jorgensen, A. L., Alfirevic, Z., & Williamson, P. R. (2005). Indiviudal patient data meta-analysis: cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing pregnancy loss in women. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth, 23;5(1), 5.

Journal article

Preterm delivery

Owen, D. J., & Alfirevic, Z. (2005). Preterm delivery. In I. Blickstein, & L. G. Keith (Eds.), Multiple pregnancy, epidemiology, gestational and perinatal outcome (pp. NK). NK: NK.

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The Release Trial: a randomised controlled trial of umbilical vein oxytocin versus placebo for the treatment of retained placenta

Weeks, A., Mirembe, F., & Alfirevic, Z. (2005). The Release Trial: a randomised controlled trial of umbilical vein oxytocin versus placebo for the treatment of retained placenta. BJOG, 112(10), 1458.

Journal article

The Release Trial:: a randomised controlled trial of umbilical vein oxytocin <i>versus</i> placebo for the treatment of retained placenta

Weeks, A., Mirembe, F., & Alfirevic, Z. (2005). The Release Trial:: a randomised controlled trial of umbilical vein oxytocin <i>versus</i> placebo for the treatment of retained placenta. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 112(10), 1458. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2005.00681.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2005.00681.x
Journal article

The future of antenatal screening for Down's Syndrome.

Alfirevic, Z. (2005). The future of antenatal screening for Down's Syndrome.. BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 112(1), 128. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2005.00509.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2005.00509.x
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2004

Thrombin activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor and its fibrinolytic effect in normal pregnancy.

Mousa, H. A., Downey, C., Alfirevic, Z., & Toh, C. -H. (2004). Thrombin activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor and its fibrinolytic effect in normal pregnancy.. Thrombosis and haemostasis, 92(5), 1025-1031. doi:10.1160/th04-06-0387

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10.1160/th04-06-0387
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Antenatal screening for Down's syndrome

Alfirevic, Z., & Neilson, J. P. (2004). Antenatal screening for Down's syndrome. BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, 329(7470), 811-812. doi:10.1136/bmj.329.7470.811

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10.1136/bmj.329.7470.811
Journal article

The impact of delivery suite guidelines on intrapartum care in 'standard primigravida'.

Alfirevic, Z., Edwards, G., & Platt, M. J. (2004). The impact of delivery suite guidelines on intrapartum care in 'standard primigravida'.. European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology, 115(1), 28-31. doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2003.10.036

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10.1016/j.ejogrb.2003.10.036
Journal article

Cervical cerclage for prevention of preterm delivery in women with short cervix: randomised controlled trial

To, M. S., Alfirevic, Z., Heath, V. C. F., Cicero, S., Cacho, A. M., Williamson, P. R., & Nicolaides, K. H. (2004). Cervical cerclage for prevention of preterm delivery in women with short cervix: randomised controlled trial. LANCET, 363(9424), 1849-1853. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(04)16351-4

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10.1016/S0140-6736(04)16351-4
Journal article

Demystifying qualitative research

Lavender, T., Edwards, G., & Alfirevic, Z. (2004). Demystifying qualitative research. In T. Lavender, G. Edwards, & Z. Alfirevic (Eds.), A resource book for midwives and obstetricians (pp. NK). NK: Quay Books Mark Allen Publishers.

Chapter

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone added to corticosteroids for women at risk of preterm birth for preventing neonatal respiratory disease.

Crowther, C. A., Alfirevic, Z., & Haslam, R. R. (2004). Thyrotropin-releasing hormone added to corticosteroids for women at risk of preterm birth for preventing neonatal respiratory disease.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (2), CD000019. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000019.pub2

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10.1002/14651858.cd000019.pub2
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2003

The influence of needle and syringe size on chorionic villus sampling of term placentae: a randomised trial.

Cochrane, L., Ainscough, M., & Alfirevic, Z. (2003). The influence of needle and syringe size on chorionic villus sampling of term placentae: a randomised trial.. Prenatal diagnosis, 23(13), 1049-1051. doi:10.1002/pd.752

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10.1002/pd.752
Journal article

Differences in episiotomy technique between midwives and doctors.

Tincello, D. G., Williams, A., Fowler, G. E., Adams, E. J., Richmond, D. H., & Alfirevic, Z. (2003). Differences in episiotomy technique between midwives and doctors.. BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 110(12), 1041-1044. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2003.03030.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2003.03030.x
Journal article

Impact of rising caesarean rate on stillbirths in Merseyside.

Alfirevic, Z., & Edwards, G. (2003). Impact of rising caesarean rate on stillbirths in Merseyside.. BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 110(10), 964. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2003.t01-1-03007.x

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10.1111/j.1471-0528.2003.t01-1-03007.x
Journal article

Cervical cerclage for prevention of preterm delivery: meta-analysis of randomized trials.

Drakeley, A. J., Roberts, D., & Alfirevic, Z. (2003). Cervical cerclage for prevention of preterm delivery: meta-analysis of randomized trials.. Obstetrics and gynecology, 102(3), 621-627. doi:10.1016/s0029-7844(03)00673-2

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10.1016/s0029-7844(03)00673-2
Journal article

Management of unscarred ruptured uterus.

Kapoor, D. S., Sharma, S. D., & Alfirevic, Z. (2003). Management of unscarred ruptured uterus.. Journal of perinatal medicine, 31(4), 337-339. doi:10.1515/jpm.2003.048

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10.1515/jpm.2003.048
Journal article

Cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing pregnancy loss in women.

Drakeley, A. J., Roberts, D., & Alfirevic, Z. (2003). Cervical stitch (cerclage) for preventing pregnancy loss in women.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (1), CD003253. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd003253

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10.1002/14651858.cd003253
Journal article

Instruments for chorionic villus sampling for prenatal diagnosis.

Alfirevic, Z., & von Dadelszen, P. (2003). Instruments for chorionic villus sampling for prenatal diagnosis.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (1), CD000114. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000114

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10.1002/14651858.cd000114
Journal article

2002

Major postpartum hemorrhage: survey of maternity units in the United Kingdom.

Mousa, H. A., & Alfirevic, Z. (2002). Major postpartum hemorrhage: survey of maternity units in the United Kingdom.. Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica, 81(8), 727-730. doi:10.1034/j.1600-0412.2002.810807.x

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10.1034/j.1600-0412.2002.810807.x
Journal article

How strong is the association between maternal thrombophilia and adverse pregnancy outcome? A systematic review

Alfirevic, Z., Roberts, D., & Martlew, V. (2002). How strong is the association between maternal thrombophilia and adverse pregnancy outcome? A systematic review. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biolg, 10(101(1)), 6-14.

Journal article

Important clinical outcomes in urogynecology: views of patients, nurses and medical staff.

Tincello, D. G., & Alfirevic, Z. (2002). Important clinical outcomes in urogynecology: views of patients, nurses and medical staff.. International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction, 13(2), 96-98. doi:10.1007/s001920200022

DOI
10.1007/s001920200022
Journal article

2001

Titrated oral misoprostol solution for induction of labour: a multi-centre, randomised trial

Hofmeyr, G. J., Alfirevic, Z., Matonhodze, B., Brocklehurst, P., Campbell, E., & Nikodem, V. C. (2001). Titrated oral misoprostol solution for induction of labour: a multi-centre, randomised trial. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 108(9), 952-959. doi:10.1016/s0306-5456(01)00231-5

DOI
10.1016/s0306-5456(01)00231-5
Journal article

Titrated oral misoprostol solution--a new method of labour induction.

Hofmeyr, G. J., Matonhodze, B. B., Alfirevic, Z., Campbell, E., de Jager, M., & Nikodem, C. (2001). Titrated oral misoprostol solution--a new method of labour induction.. South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 91(9), 775-776.

Journal article

Postnatal screening for thrombophilia in women with severe pregnancy complications.

Alfirevic, Z., Mousa, H. A., Martlew, V., Briscoe, L., Perez-Casal, M., & Toh, C. H. (2001). Postnatal screening for thrombophilia in women with severe pregnancy complications.. Obstetrics and gynecology, 97(5 Pt 1), 753-759. doi:10.1016/s0029-7844(01)01190-5

DOI
10.1016/s0029-7844(01)01190-5
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Thrombophilia and adverse pregnancy outcome.

Mousa, H. A., & Alfirević, Z. (2001). Thrombophilia and adverse pregnancy outcome.. Croatian medical journal, 42(2), 135-145.

Journal article

Reducing postnatal pain from perineal tears by using lignocaine gel: a double-blind randomized trial.

Corkill, A., Lavender, T., Walkinshaw, S. A., & Alfirevic, Z. (2001). Reducing postnatal pain from perineal tears by using lignocaine gel: a double-blind randomized trial.. Birth (Berkeley, Calif.), 28(1), 22-27. doi:10.1046/j.1523-536x.2001.00022.x

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10.1046/j.1523-536x.2001.00022.x
Journal article

Oral misoprostol for induction of labour.

Alfirevic, Z. (2001). Oral misoprostol for induction of labour.. In Unknown Book (pp. CD001338). doi:10.1002/14651858.cd001338

DOI
10.1002/14651858.cd001338
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2000

The 'Critical thinking Module'--a grant proposal simulation exercise.

Platt, M. J., Alfirevic, Z., & Mclaughlin, P. J. (2000). The 'Critical thinking Module'--a grant proposal simulation exercise.. Medical education, 34(11), 951-952. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2923.2000.0784f.x

DOI
10.1046/j.1365-2923.2000.0784f.x
Journal article

<i>Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling</i>

Gosden, C., Tabor, A., Leck, I., Grant, A., Alfirevic, Z., & Wald, N. (2000). <i>Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling</i>. In Antenatal and Neonatal Screening (pp. 470-516). Oxford University PressOxford. doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780192628268.003.0019

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10.1093/acprof:oso/9780192628268.003.0019
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Biophysical profile for fetal assessment in high risk pregnancies.

Alfirevic, Z., & Neilson, J. P. (2000). Biophysical profile for fetal assessment in high risk pregnancies.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (2), CD000038. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000038

DOI
10.1002/14651858.cd000038
Journal article

Effects of multiple courses of antenatal steroids are uncertain

Brocklehurst, P., Gates, S., Johnson, A., Alfirevic, Z., & Chamberlain, G. (2000). Effects of multiple courses of antenatal steroids are uncertain. BMJ, 321 (7(7252), 47.

Journal article

Instruments for transcervical chorionic villus sampling for prenatal diagnosis.

Alfirevic, Z. (2000). Instruments for transcervical chorionic villus sampling for prenatal diagnosis.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (2), CD000114. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000114

DOI
10.1002/14651858.cd000114
Journal article

Oral misoprostol for induction of labour.

Alfirevic, Z. (2000). Oral misoprostol for induction of labour.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (4), CD001338. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd001338

DOI
10.1002/14651858.cd001338
Journal article

What clinical significance has the presence of the homozygous G20210A prothrombin gene mutation in a healthy woman?

Martlew, V. J., Perez Casa, M., Alfirevic, Z., & Toh, C. H. (2000). What clinical significance has the presence of the homozygous G20210A prothrombin gene mutation in a healthy woman?. Thromb Haemost, 84(2), 355-356.

Journal article

1999

Antenatal cardiotocography

Alfirevic, Z., & Hofmey, J. (1999). Antenatal cardiotocography. In C. H. Rodeck, & M. Whittle (Eds.), Fetal Medicine (pp. 909-919). London: Churchill Livingstone.

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1996

Chorion villus sampling versus amniocentesis for prenatal diagnosis (Withdrawn Paper. 1996, art. no. CD000055)

Alfirevic, Z., Gosden, C. M., & Neilson, J. P. (2005). Chorion villus sampling versus amniocentesis for prenatal diagnosis (Withdrawn Paper. 1996, art. no. CD000055). COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (2). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD000055

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10.1002/14651858.CD000055
Journal article

1995

Biophysical assessment of the at-risk fetus

Neilson, J. P., & Alfirevic, Z. (1995). Biophysical assessment of the at-risk fetus. In G. B. Reed, & A. E. Claireux (Eds.), Diseases of the fetus and newborn (pp. 889-895). London: Chapman and Hall Medicine.

Chapter

Doppler in obstetrics

Walkinshaw, S. A., & Alfirevic, Z. (1995). Doppler in obstetrics. In J. Studd (Ed.), The Yearbook of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (pp. 263-270). London: RCOG Press.

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1992

Magnetic resonance in visualization of fetal anatomy

Alfirevic, Z., & Garden, A. (1992). Magnetic resonance in visualization of fetal anatomy. In A. Kurjak (Ed.), An Atlas of ultrasonography in obstetrics and gynaecology (pp. 223-230). NK: Casterton Hall Partenon Press.

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1987

Colour flow mapping in antenatal assessment of fetal cardiovascular system

Kurjak, A., Alfirevic, Z., & Jurkovic, D. (1987). Colour flow mapping in antenatal assessment of fetal cardiovascular system. In K. Maeda (Ed.), The Fetus as a Patient (pp. 309-313). Amsterdam: Excerpta Medica.

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Ultrasonically guided procedrues in diangosis of fetal malformations

Kurjack, A., Alfirevic, Z., & Jurkovic, D. (1987). Ultrasonically guided procedrues in diangosis of fetal malformations. In K. Maeda (Ed.), The fetus as a patient (pp. 31-307). Amsterdam: Excerpta Medica.

Chapter

Ultrasonography of the Normal and Abnormal Fetal Neuroanatomy

Kurjak, A., Latin, V., Alfirevic, Z., & Biljan, M. (1987). Ultrasonography of the Normal and Abnormal Fetal Neuroanatomy. In Topics in the Neurosciences (pp. 45-61). Springer Netherlands. doi:10.1007/978-94-009-3333-0_4

DOI
10.1007/978-94-009-3333-0_4
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1986

Blood flow in normal and high risk prgnancies

Latin, V., Pal, A., Alfirevic, Z., & Kurjak, A. (1986). Blood flow in normal and high risk prgnancies. In A. Kurja, & G. Kossoff (Eds.), recent Advances in Ultrasound Diagnosis 5 (pp. 159-166). Amsterdam: Excerpta Medica.

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Interventional ultrasound in diagnosis and treatment of fetal malformations

Kurjack, A., Rajhvajn, B., Jurkovic, D., Relja, Z., Jakovicic, J., Alfirevic, Z., & Rusinovic, F. (1986). Interventional ultrasound in diagnosis and treatment of fetal malformations. In A. Kurjak, & G. Kossoff (Eds.), IRecent advances in ultrasound diagnosis 5 (pp. 27-42). Amsterdam: Excerpta Medicine.

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