Author: David K. Gardner (Editor), Denny Sakkas (Editor), Emre Seli (Editor), Dagan Wells (Editor) Full Title: Human Gametes And Preimplantation Embryos: Assessment And Diagnosis Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (May 27, 2013) Year: 2013 ISBN-13: 9781461466512 (978-1-4614-6651-2), 9781461466505 (978-1-4614-6650-5), 9781493942688 (978-1-4939-4268-8) ISBN-10: 1461466512, 1461466504, 1493942689 Pages: 306 Language: English Genre: Medicine: Gynecology File type: PDF (True) Quality: 10/10 Price: 176.79 € In recent years, the advancing science and increasing availability of assisted reproduction have given new hope to infertile couples. However, the use of IVF and ART has also led to marked increases in the number of multiple-infant live births. This poses a public health concern, as these neonates have a higher rate of pre-term delivery, compromising their survival chances and increasing their risk of lifelong disability. By optimizing the selection of gametes and embryos with high probabilities of implantation, it is possible to reduce the number of embryos transferred and, by extension, the number of high-risk multiple gestations, while maintaining or increasing pregnancy rates. Human Gametes and Preimplantation Embryos: Assessment and Diagnosis provides a broad yet concise overview of established and developing methodologies for assessment of gamete and embryo viability in assisted reproduction. This book elucidates the best practices for precisely selecting viable specimens based on morphology and cleavage rate and covers the spectrum of emerging adjunctive technologies for predicting reproductive potential. The authors present their extensive knowledge of “omics” approaches (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics), with unbiased delineation of the associated advantages and potential pitfalls. This valuable clinical resource is well suited to infertility specialists, Ob/Gyn physicians, IVF laboratory technicians, and researchers in the fields of embryology and reproductive medicine. ------------- Our members see more. Join us!
