Giancarlo M., et al. Noninvasive Diagnosis by Doppler Ultrasonography of Fetal Anemia Due to Maternal Red-Cell Alloimmunization. NEJM. Jan 2000; 342:9-1. DOI: 10.1056/NEJM200001063420102

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“Rh: The Intimate History of a Disease and Its Conquest” by David R. Zimmerman. Library of Congress Catalog Number 72-90280.

Part 1 of 2 covering the history of Rh disease. Dr. Moise talks about the history of the disease itself and the history of prevention. We discuss how the Rh antigen was first discovered. And then we cover how RhoGAM (AKA rhesus immune globulin) was first developed and the experiments designed to determine the intervals to administer the medication in a patient's prenatal and delivery course. 

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Remember that comedic relief we promised?

In this episode, Dr. Moise and Erin discuss a fetal surgery case from NBC's series New Amsterdam Season 4 Episode 20 "Rise". 

We start every fetal surgery in the operating room with a timeout. Dr. Moise always asks we begin with introductions starting at the head of the bed. This episode we'll be introducing ourselves and how we got to where we are today. 

The first half tells Erin's story and background.

21:36 begins Dr. Moise's story and background.

Each week, Dr. Kenneth Moise and his daughter, Erin Moise, bring the latest in the field of fetal medicine by delving into the history, background, diagnosis, and treatment of complex fetal conditions.