Publications by authors named "Augustin Ballesteros"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Augustin Ballesteros"
- Augustin Ballesteros' research primarily focuses on the use of non-ergot derived dopamine agonists, specifically quinagolide, in preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).
- A notable study published in 2010 presents a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that evaluates the effectiveness of quinagolide in reducing the incidence of moderate to severe early OHSS among IVF patients with multiple follicles.
- The findings suggest that quinagolide, taken in varying doses, significantly impacts the prevention of OHSS by targeting vascular permeability mechanisms influenced by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), thus providing a potential benefit for patients undergoing IVF treatment.
