Human blastocyst culture in IVF: current laboratory applications in reproductive medicine practice

Serum estradiol: oocyte ratio as a predictor of reproductive outcome: an analysis of data from >9000 IVF cycles in the Republic of Ireland
Vaughan, D., Harrity, C., Sills, E.S. and Mocanu, E.V. 2016. Serum estradiol: oocyte ratio as a predictor of reproductive outcome: an analysis of data from >9000 IVF cycles in the Republic of Ireland. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 33 (4), pp. 481-488. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-016-0664-x

Determining parental origin of embryo aneuploidy: analysis of genetic error observed in 305 embryos derived from anonymous donor oocyte IVF cycles
Sills, E.S., Li, X., Frederick, J.L., Khoury, C.D. and Potter, D.A. 2014. Determining parental origin of embryo aneuploidy: analysis of genetic error observed in 305 embryos derived from anonymous donor oocyte IVF cycles. Molecular Cytogenetics. 7, p. 68. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13039-014-0068-5

Fighting at the fertility front: a navigational guide to infertility for U.S. military, veterans & their partners
Sills, E.S. 2014. Fighting at the fertility front: a navigational guide to infertility for U.S. military, veterans & their partners. First Edition Press.

Re: Are we overusing IVF? (Rapid Response)
Sills, E.S. and Collins, G.S. 2014. Re: Are we overusing IVF? (Rapid Response). British Medical Journal. 358, p. g252.

Irish public opinion on assisted human reproduction services: contemporary assessments from a national sample
Walsh, D.J., Sills, E.S., Collins, G.S., Hawrylyshyn, C.A., Sokol, P. and Walsh, A.P.H. 2013. Irish public opinion on assisted human reproduction services: contemporary assessments from a national sample. Clinical & Experimental Reproductive Medicine. 40 (4), pp. 169-173. https://doi.org/10.5653/cerm.2013.40.4.169

Preterm births in countries with a very high human development index
Sills, E.S. and Collins, G.S. 2013. Preterm births in countries with a very high human development index. Lancet. 381 (9875), pp. 1355-1356. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(13)60877-6

Teaching reproductive endocrinology in Iran: pilot assessment of hospital-based clinical modules for medical students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Rashidi, B.H., Nemati, M., Ghazizadeh, M., Salem, S.A., Collins, G.S. and Sills, E.S. 2013. Teaching reproductive endocrinology in Iran: pilot assessment of hospital-based clinical modules for medical students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Health. 5 (2), pp. 175-178. https://doi.org/10.4236/health.2013.52024

Medical student experiences in clinical reproductive medicine: dual-cohort assessment of a new learning module at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Walsh, A.P.H., Collins, G.S., Walsh, D.J., Shkrobot, L.V., Malone, F.D. and Sills, E.S. 2013. Medical student experiences in clinical reproductive medicine: dual-cohort assessment of a new learning module at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. 3 (2), pp. 466-473.

Follow-up analysis of federal process of care data reported from three acute care hospitals in rural Appalachia
Sills, E.S., Chiriac, L., Vaughan, D., Jones, C.A. and Salem, S.A. 2013. Follow-up analysis of federal process of care data reported from three acute care hospitals in rural Appalachia. Clinicoeconomics & Outcomes Research. 5, pp. 119-124. https://doi.org/10.2147/CEOR.S42649

An evidence-based policy for the provision of subsidised fertility treatment in California: Integration of array comparative genomic hybridisation with IVF and mandatory single embryo transfer to lower multiple gestation and preterm birth rates
Sills, E.S. 2013. An evidence-based policy for the provision of subsidised fertility treatment in California: Integration of array comparative genomic hybridisation with IVF and mandatory single embryo transfer to lower multiple gestation and preterm birth rates. PhD thesis University of Westminster School of Life Sciences

Comprehensive genetic assessment of the human embryo: can empiric application of microarray comparative genomic hybridization reduce multiple gestation rate by single fresh blastocyst transfer?
Sills, E.S., Yang, Z., Walsh, D.J. and Salem, S.A. 2012. Comprehensive genetic assessment of the human embryo: can empiric application of microarray comparative genomic hybridization reduce multiple gestation rate by single fresh blastocyst transfer? Archives of Gynecology & Obstetrics. 286 (3), pp. 755-761. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-012-2396-1

Balancing selected medication costs with total number of daily injections: a preference analysis of GnRH-agonist and antagonist protocols by IVF patients
Sills, E.S., Collins, G.S., Salem, S.A., Jones, C.A., Peck, A.C. and Salem, R.D. 2012. Balancing selected medication costs with total number of daily injections: a preference analysis of GnRH-agonist and antagonist protocols by IVF patients. Reproductive Biology & Endocrinology. 10 (1), p. 67. https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7827-10-67

Array comparative genomic hybridization screening in IVF significantly reduces number of embryos available for cryopreservation
Liu, J., Sills, E.S., Yang, Z., Salem, S.A., Rahil, T., Collins, G.S., Liu, X. and Salem, R.D. 2012. Array comparative genomic hybridization screening in IVF significantly reduces number of embryos available for cryopreservation. Clinical & Experimental Reproductive Medicine. 39 (2), pp. 52-57. https://doi.org/10.5653/cerm.2012.39.2.52

Selection of single blastocysts for fresh transfer via standard morphology assessment alone and with array CGH for good prognosis IVF patients: results from a randomized pilot study
Yang, Z., Liu, J., Collins, G.S., Salem, S.A., Liu, X., Lyle, S.S., Peck, A.C., Sills, E.S. and Salem, R.D. 2012. Selection of single blastocysts for fresh transfer via standard morphology assessment alone and with array CGH for good prognosis IVF patients: results from a randomized pilot study. Molecular Cytogenetics. 5 (1), p. 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/1755-8166-5-24

Ovarian dysgenesis associated with an unbalanced X;6 translocation: first characterisation of reproductive anatomy and cytogenetic evaluation in partial trisomy 6 with breakpoints at Xq22 and 6p23
Sills, E.S., Cotter, P.D., Marron, K.D., Shkrobot, L.V., Walsh, H.M. and Salem, R.D. 2012. Ovarian dysgenesis associated with an unbalanced X;6 translocation: first characterisation of reproductive anatomy and cytogenetic evaluation in partial trisomy 6 with breakpoints at Xq22 and 6p23. Molecular Medicine Reports. 5 (1), pp. 29-31. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2011.589

Bivariate analysis of basal serum anti-Müllerian hormone measurements and human blastocyst development after IVF
Sills, E.S., Collins, G.S., Brady, A.C., Walsh, D.J., Marron, K.D., Peck, A.C., Walsh, A.P.H. and Salem, R.D. 2011. Bivariate analysis of basal serum anti-Müllerian hormone measurements and human blastocyst development after IVF. Reproductive Biology & Endocrinology. 9, p. 153. https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7827-9-153

Simvastatin effects on androgens, inflammatory mediators, and endogenous pituitary gonadotropins among patients with PCOS undergoing IVF: results from a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Rashidi, B.H., Abediasl, J., Tehraninejad, E., Rahmanpour, H. and Sills, E.S. 2011. Simvastatin effects on androgens, inflammatory mediators, and endogenous pituitary gonadotropins among patients with PCOS undergoing IVF: results from a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Journal of Investigative Medicine. 59 (6), pp. 912-916.

Prediction of individual probabilities of livebirth and multiple birth events following in vitro fertilization (IVF): a new outcomes counselling tool for IVF providers and patients using HFEA metrics
Jones, C.A., Christensen, A.L., Salihu, H., Carpenter, W., Petrozzino, J., Abrams, E., Sills, E.S. and Keith, L.G. 2011. Prediction of individual probabilities of livebirth and multiple birth events following in vitro fertilization (IVF): a new outcomes counselling tool for IVF providers and patients using HFEA metrics. Journal of Experimental & Clinical Assisted Reproduction. 8 (3).

Recipient screening in IVF: first data from women undergoing anonymous oocyte donation in Dublin
Walsh, A.P.H., Omar, A.B., Marron, K.D., Walsh, D.J., Salma, U. and Sills, E.S. 2011. Recipient screening in IVF: first data from women undergoing anonymous oocyte donation in Dublin. Reproductive Health. 8 (8). https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-4755-8-8

First reported deliveries in Ireland using surgically retrieved sperm for non-obstructive azoospermia
Walsh, A.P.H., Yokota, T.T., Walsh, D.J., Jones, B.J., Coull, G.D. and Sills, E.S. 2011. First reported deliveries in Ireland using surgically retrieved sperm for non-obstructive azoospermia. Irish Journal of Medical Science. 180 (1), pp. 251-253. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-010-0613-0

The evolution of health policy guidelines for assisted reproduction in the Republic of Ireland, 2004-2009
Walsh, D.J., Ma, M.L. and Sills, E.S. 2011. The evolution of health policy guidelines for assisted reproduction in the Republic of Ireland, 2004-2009. Health Research Policy and Systems. 9 (28). https://doi.org/10.1186/1478-4505-9-28

Transvaginal ultrasound imaging for assessment of early pregnancy
Sills, E.S., Walsh, D.J. and Walsh, A.P.H. 2010. Transvaginal ultrasound imaging for assessment of early pregnancy. Irish Medical Journal. 103 (9), pp. 283-284.

Novel ETHE1 mutation in a carrier couple having prior offspring affected with ethylmalonic encephalopathy: genetic analysis, clinical management and reproductive outcome
Walsh, D.J., Sills, E.S., Lambert, D.M., Gregersen, N., Malone, F.D. and Walsh, A.P.H. 2010. Novel ETHE1 mutation in a carrier couple having prior offspring affected with ethylmalonic encephalopathy: genetic analysis, clinical management and reproductive outcome. Molecular Medicine Reports. 3 (2), pp. 223-226.

A descriptive study of selected oocyte, blood and organ/tissue donation features among fertility patients in Ireland
Sills, E.S., Collins, G.S., Walsh, D.J., Omar, A.B., Salma, U. and Walsh, A.P.H. 2010. A descriptive study of selected oocyte, blood and organ/tissue donation features among fertility patients in Ireland. Human Fertility. 13 (2), pp. 98-104. https://doi.org/10.3109/14647273.2010.491573