Search Results - "Ksenija Gersak"

Characterization and automatic classification of preterm and term uterine records by Jager, Franc, Libenšek, Sonja, Geršak, Ksenija

“…Predicting preterm birth is uncertain, and numerous scientists are searching for non-invasive methods to improve its predictability. Current researches are…”
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Peak amplitude of the normalized power spectrum of the electromyogram of the uterus in the low frequency band is an effective predictor of premature birth by Pirnar, Žiga, Jager, Franc, Geršak, Ksenija

“…The current trends in the development of methods for non-invasive prediction of premature birth based on the electromyogram of the uterus, i.e.,…”
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Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (bisphenols, parabens, and triclosan) and their associations with preterm birth in humans by Kek, Tina, Geršak, Ksenija, Virant-Klun, Irma

“…Preterm birth in humans (PTB), defined as birth prior to 37 weeks of gestation, is one of the most important causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality and is…”
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Genetic markers for non-syndromic orofacial clefts in populations of European ancestry: a meta-analysis by Slavec, Lara, Karas Kuželički, Nataša, Locatelli, Igor, Geršak, Ksenija

“…To date, the involvement of various genetic markers in the aetiopathogenesis of non-syndromic orofacial cleft (nsOFC) has been extensively studied. In the…”
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Characterization and separation of preterm and term spontaneous, induced, and cesarean EHG records by Pirnar, Žiga, Jager, Franc, Geršak, Ksenija

“…To improve the understanding of the underlying physiological processes that lead to preterm birth, and different term delivery modes, we quantitatively…”
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Assessing Velocity and Directionality of Uterine Electrical Activity for Preterm Birth Prediction Using EHG Surface Records by Jager, Franc, Geršak, Ksenija, Vouk, Paula, Pirnar, Žiga, Trojner-Bregar, Andreja, Lučovnik, Miha, Borovac, Ana

“…The aim of the present study was to assess the capability of conduction velocity amplitudes and directions of propagation of electrohysterogram (EHG) waves to…”
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Circadian characteristics of term and preterm labors by Moškon, Miha, Kovač, Urša, Raspor Dall’Olio, Lucija, Geršak, Ksenija, Kavšek, Gorazd, Bojc Šmid, Eva, Trojner Bregar, Andreja, Rozman, Damjana

“…The labor is a physiological event considered to have its own circadian (diurnal) rhythm, but some of the data remain conflicting, especially for preterm…”
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Assessment of Vitamin D Status in Slovenian Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women, Using Total, Free, and Bioavailable 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) by Vičič, Vid, Kukec, Andreja, Kugler, Saša, Geršak, Ksenija, Osredkar, Joško, Pandel Mikuš, Ruža

“…The objective of our study was to evaluate vitamin D status and its predictors in Slovenian premenopausal and postmenopausal women. A cross-sectional study was…”
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Effect of In Vitro Maturation of Human Oocytes Obtained After Controlled Ovarian Hormonal Stimulation on the Expression of Development- and Zona Pellucida-Related Genes and Their Interactions by Bedenk, Jure, Režen, Tadeja, Jančar, Nina, Geršak, Ksenija, Virant Klun, Irma

“…In an in vitro fertilization program, approximately 10-15% of oocytes obtained after controlled ovarian stimulation are immature, with germinal vesicles (GVs)…”
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Simultaneous quantification of intracellular concentrations of clinically important metabolites of folate-homocysteine cycle by LC-MS/MS by Vidmar Golja, Maša, Trontelj, Jurij, Geršak, Ksenija, Mlinarič-Raščan, Irena, Šmid, Alenka

“…Inadequate folate status is detrimental to human development. Deficiency has been implicated in congenital birth defects and cancer, whereas excess has been…”
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A Comprehensive Genetic Analysis of Slovenian Families with Multiple Cases of Orofacial Clefts Reveals Novel Variants in the Genes IRF6 , GRHL3 , and TBX22 by Slavec, Lara, Geršak, Ksenija, Eberlinc, Andreja, Hovnik, Tinka, Lovrečić, Luca, Mlinarič-Raščan, Irena, Karas Kuželički, Nataša

“…Although the aetiology of non-syndromic orofacial clefts (nsOFCs) is usually multifactorial, syndromic OFCs (syOFCs) are often caused by single mutations in…”
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Elevated soluble-St2 concentrations in preeclampsia correlate with echocardiographic parameters of diastolic dysfunction and return to normal values one year after delivery by Mugerli, Sara, Ambrožič, Jana, Geršak, Ksenija, Lučovnik, Miha

“…Objectives: To compare soluble-ST2 (sST2) concentrations in patients with severe features of preeclampsia and healthy pregnant controls before as well as 1…”
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Mutations in LARS2, Encoding Mitochondrial Leucyl-tRNA Synthetase, Lead to Premature Ovarian Failure and Hearing Loss in Perrault Syndrome by Pierce, Sarah B., Gersak, Ksenija, Michaelson-Cohen, Rachel, Walsh, Tom, Lee, Ming K., Malach, Daniel, Klevit, Rachel E., King, Mary-Claire, Levy-Lahad, Ephrat

“…The genetic causes of premature ovarian failure (POF) are highly heterogeneous, and causative mutations have been identified in more than ten genes so far. In…”
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Recombinant anti-Müllerian hormone in the maturation medium improves the in vitro maturation of human immature (GV) oocytes after controlled ovarian hormonal stimulation by Bedenk, Jure, Režen, Tadeja, Železnik Ramuta, Taja, Jančar, Nina, Vrtačnik Bokal, Eda, Geršak, Ksenija, Virant Klun, Irma

“…In vitro maturation (IVM) of oocytes is a laboratory method that allows the maturation of immature (GV) oocytes retrieved from patients enrolled in the in…”
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Association of Zn and Cu Levels in Cord Blood and Maternal Milk with Pregnancy Outcomes among the Slovenian Population by Osredkar, Joško, Geršak, Živa Miriam, Karas Kuželički, Nataša, Snoj Tratnik, Janja, Mazej, Darja, Falnoga, Ingrid, Horvat, Milena, Geršak, Ksenija

“…Trace elements, including zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu), are known to play important roles in human health. The present study aimed to assess the levels of Zn and…”
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Total gestational weight gain and the risk of preeclampsia by pre-pregnancy body mass index categories: a population-based cohort study from 2013 to 2017 by Premru-Srsen, Tanja, Kocic, Zorana, Fabjan Vodusek, Vesna, Geršak, Ksenija, Verdenik, Ivan

“…Background Identifying the risk factors for preeclampsia (PE) is essential for the implementation of preventive actions. In the present study, we aimed at…”
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Comparison of Oxytocin vs. Carbetocin Uterotonic Activity after Caesarean Delivery Assessed by Electrohysterography: A Randomised Trial by Paljk Likar, Ivana, Becic, Emra, Pezdirc, Neza, Gersak, Ksenija, Lucovnik, Miha, Trojner Bregar, Andreja

“…Electrohysterography has been used for monitoring uterine contractility in pregnancy and labour. Effective uterine contractility is crucial for preventing…”
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SEMA3A, a gene involved in axonal pathfinding, is mutated in patients with Kallmann syndrome by Hanchate, Naresh Kumar, Giacobini, Paolo, Lhuillier, Pierre, Parkash, Jyoti, Espy, Cécile, Fouveaut, Corinne, Leroy, Chrystel, Baron, Stéphanie, Campagne, Céline, Vanacker, Charlotte, Collier, Francis, Cruaud, Corinne, Meyer, Vincent, García-Piñero, Alfons, Dewailly, Didier, Cortet-Rudelli, Christine, Gersak, Ksenija, Metz, Chantal, Chabrier, Gérard, Pugeat, Michel, Young, Jacques, Hardelin, Jean-Pierre, Prevot, Vincent, Dodé, Catherine

“…Kallmann syndrome (KS) associates congenital hypogonadism due to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) deficiency and anosmia. The genetics of KS involves…”
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Changes in uterine electromyography according to cervical dilatation in the first stage of labor by Pristov, Neža Sofija, Rednak, Ela, Geršak, Ksenija, Bregar, Andreja Trojner, Lučovnik, Miha

“…Background: Myometrial contractile activity can be evaluated by recording uterine electromyography (EMG) non-invasively from the abdominal surface. Uterine EMG…”
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Infant mortality and causes of death by birth weight for gestational age in non-malformed singleton infants: a 2002-2012 population-based study by Premru-Srsen, Tanja, Verdenik, Ivan, Ponikvar, Barbara Mihevc, Steblovnik, Lili, Geršak, Ksenija, Cerar, Lilijana Kornhauser

“…To explore the associations between birth weight for gestational age (GA) and infant mortality as well as causes of infant death. A population-based…”
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