Raina N. Fichorova

ORCID: 0000-0002-9980-5735 · 4 papers in corpus
other 2024
Variables Affecting CA15.3 Tumor Antigen Expression and Antibodies against It in Female National Health and Nutritional Survey Participants
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology ·doi:10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-24-0187

BACKGROUND: Cancers of ductal origin often express glycoprotein mucin 1 (MUC1), also known as CA15.3, with higher levels leading to poor prognosis. Conversely, anti-MUC1 antibodies develop in some patients, leading to better prognosis. We s…

2019
Exposure to non-persistent chemicals in consumer products and fecundability: a systematic review.
Human Reproduction Update ·doi:10.1093/humupd/dmy032

BackgroundExposure to non-persistent chemicals in consumer products is ubiquitous and associated with endocrine-disrupting effects. These effects have been linked to infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes in some studies and could affec…

other 2019
Predicting Circulating CA125 Levels among Healthy Premenopausal Women
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology ·doi:10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-18-1120

BACKGROUND: Cancer antigen 125 (CA125) is the most promising ovarian cancer screening biomarker to date. Multiple studies reported CA125 levels vary by personal characteristics, which could inform personalized CA125 thresholds. However, thi…

article 2018
Stress, anxiety, and depression of both partners in infertile couples are associated with cytokine levels and adverse IVF outcome
·doi:10.1111/aji.12832

PROBLEM: Psychiatric disorders and stress in women have been associated with poor IVF outcome. We hypothesized that both partners in the infertile couples are emotionally affected, and cytokines in both may link psychological to reproductiv…