Publicaties
What next for preimplantation genetic screening (PGS)? A position statement from the ESHRE PGD Consortium steering committee. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Psychosocial development of full term singletons, born after preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) at preschool age and family functioning Vrije Universiteit Brussel
STUDY QUESTION: Do full term singletons born after preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) differ in their psychosocial functioning from children born after intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and spontaneous conceived controls (SC)?
SUMMARY ANSWER: The psychosocial maturation process of 5-6-year-old PGD children is comparable between the three conception groups (PGD, ICSI and SC).
WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN: In general, a lot ...
The influence of age on reproductive outcome in preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) Vrije Universiteit Brussel
DESIGN: Prospective observational study.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between 1993-2005, the relationship between patient age and pregnancy outcome was assessed at a large academic referral centre for ...
What next for preimplantation genetic screening? High mitotic chromosome instability rate provides the biological basis for the low success rate KU Leuven
What next for preimplantation genetic screening? High mitotic chromosome instability rate provides the biological basis for the low success rate Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The improvement of the best practice guidelines for preimplantation genetic diagnosis of cystic fibrosis Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common indications for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for single gene disorders, giving couples the opportunity to conceive unaffected children without having to consider termination of pregnancy. However, there are no available standardized protocols, so that each center has to develop its own diagnostic strategies and procedures. Furthermore, reproductive decisions are complicated by the ...