Monthly Archives: December 2020
Stem cell research may advance reproductive technology
A team led by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has derived a new “intermediate” embryonic stem cell type from multiple species that can create precursors to sperm and eggs in a culture dish. The findings, published online this … Continue reading
Dr. Ziegler is ‘compassionate and understanding of his patient’s needs’
Our patient Elaine writes: “I can’t say enough about what a positive experience we’ve had with Dr. Ziegler. He’s compassionate and understanding of his patient’s needs. He guides you through the process in a way that you won’t feel overwhelmed, but … Continue reading
ASRM recommends COVID-19 vaccine be offered to pregnant, lactating women
Many women who are pregnant or contemplating pregnancy have additional risk factors such as obesity, hypertension or diabetes which may further increase the chance of severe disease from COVID-19 infection. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) recently released new … Continue reading
RSCNJ’s nurses earn advanced certification
RSCNJ is proud to announce that three of our nurses recently completed the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s Nurse Certificate Course in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). This REI nurse certification course was developed by fertility experts specifically for nurses … Continue reading
Holiday Hours
RSCNJ will be open for an half day on Dec. 24, 2020 and will be closed on Dec. 25, 2020, in observance of Christmas. RSCNJ will be open for an half day on Dec. 31, 2020 and will be closed … Continue reading
Researchers find ‘missing link between stress and infertility’
New research published in the Journal of Neuroscience has confirmed that nerve cells near the base of the brain called RFRP neurons become active in stressful situations and then suppress the reproductive system. “We used cutting edge transgenic techniques to show … Continue reading
Feeling holiday stress? Here’s help for relaxing
The holidays are often a hard time for those coping with infertility. Whether it’s questioning from family and friends about your fertility journey or the internal pressure you put on yourself, this time of year can be stressful. RESOLVE: The … Continue reading
More infertility and family-building podcasts
We at RSCNJ are proud to offer about 40 podcasts featuring our fertility physicians, Dr. William Ziegler and Dr. Alan Martinez, who discuss a wide variety of fertility topics. But if you’ve heard them all and want more, RESOLVE: The … Continue reading
Molecular ‘barcode’ helps decide sperm success
A protein called CatSper1 may act as a molecular “barcode” that helps determine which sperm cells will make it to an egg and which are eliminated along the way. The findings in mice, published recently in eLife, have important implications for … Continue reading
‘Kind, compassionate, honest, amazing’
Our patient Tara writes: “I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Ziegler. He is kind, compassionate, honest and amazing at what he does. He takes his time with us each visit and always has a warm bedside manner. We … Continue reading
