Robert L. Goldenberg

58.0k total citations · 6 hit papers
599 papers, 35.7k citations indexed

About

Robert L. Goldenberg is a scholar working on Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Epidemiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert L. Goldenberg has authored 599 papers receiving a total of 35.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 282 papers in Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, 204 papers in Obstetrics and Gynecology and 169 papers in Epidemiology. Recurrent topics in Robert L. Goldenberg's work include Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis (133 papers), Global Maternal and Child Health (123 papers) and Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies (102 papers). Robert L. Goldenberg is often cited by papers focused on Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis (133 papers), Global Maternal and Child Health (123 papers) and Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies (102 papers). Robert L. Goldenberg collaborates with scholars based in United States, Pakistan and India. Robert L. Goldenberg's co-authors include Jay D. Iams, Jennifer F. Culhane, Roberto Romero, John C. Hauth, William W. Andrews, Suzanne Cliver, Elizabeth M. McClure, Dwight J. Rouse, Donald McNellis and Rachel L. Copper and has published in prestigious journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet and JAMA.

In The Last Decade

Robert L. Goldenberg

578 papers receiving 34.0k citations

Hit Papers

5 papers align trajectories

What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Epidemiology and causes of preterm birth

2008 5.6k citations Robert L. Goldenberg, Jennifer F. Culhane et al. profile →
Intrauterine Infection and Preterm Delivery

2000 1.9k citations Robert L. Goldenberg, John C. Hauth et al. New England Journal of Medicine profile →
The Length of the Cervix and the Risk of Spontaneous Premature Delivery

1996 1.3k citations Jay D. Iams, Robert L. Goldenberg et al. New England Journal of Medicine profile →
Prevention of Premature Birth

1998 615 citations Robert L. Goldenberg, Dwight J. Rouse New England Journal of Medicine profile →
The preterm prediction study: Maternal stress is associated with spontaneous preterm birth at less than thirty-five weeks' gestation

1996 527 citations Robert L. Goldenberg, Anita Das et al. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology profile →
Global burden of prematurity

2015 319 citations Robert L. Goldenberg et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Robert L. Goldenberg United States	92	14.4k	14.2k	12.0k	11.7k	6.2k	599	35.7k
Jay D. Iams United States	66	7.6k 0.5×	12.0k 0.8×	9.6k 0.8×	8.0k 0.7×	4.3k 0.7×	277	20.6k
Simon Cousens United Kingdom	87	21.9k 1.5×	9.5k 0.7×	7.6k 0.6×	4.3k 0.4×	6.4k 1.0×	297	46.1k
Joy E Lawn United Kingdom	94	30.4k 2.1×	10.8k 0.8×	7.5k 0.6×	6.8k 0.6×	9.3k 1.5×	302	47.2k
Lale Say Switzerland	59	19.9k 1.4×	3.9k 0.3×	6.4k 0.5×	11.9k 1.0×	2.9k 0.5×	167	29.0k
Michael S. Kramer Canada	87	16.3k 1.1×	7.8k 0.6×	7.8k 0.7×	11.1k 0.9×	3.5k 0.6×	464	33.4k
Sheryl L. Rifas‐Shiman United States	84	6.9k 0.5×	4.3k 0.3×	8.4k 0.7×	4.7k 0.4×	1.4k 0.2×	432	23.1k
Aaron B. Caughey United States	84	12.1k 0.8×	4.1k 0.3×	6.9k 0.6×	13.0k 1.1×	2.7k 0.4×	880	28.7k
Michael W. Varner United States	76	10.5k 0.7×	3.9k 0.3×	6.6k 0.6×	12.1k 1.0×	2.4k 0.4×	572	21.5k
Ann‐Beth Moller Switzerland	26	11.8k 0.8×	3.7k 0.3×	4.3k 0.4×	6.6k 0.6×	3.0k 0.5×	64	17.7k
Jennifer F. Culhane United States	47	4.3k 0.3×	5.1k 0.4×	4.7k 0.4×	3.9k 0.3×	1.9k 0.3×	141	13.2k

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Driscoll, Amanda J., Fadima Cheick Haidara, Milagritos D. Tapia, et al.. (2023). Antenatal, intrapartum and infant azithromycin to prevent stillbirths and infant deaths: study protocol for SANTE, a 2×2 factorial randomised controlled trial in Mali. BMJ Open. 13(8). e067581–e067581. 5 indexed citations

Klebanoff, Mark A., Ewoud Schuit, Ronnie Lamont, et al.. (2023). Antibiotic treatment of bacterial vaginosis to prevent preterm delivery: Systematic review and individual participant data meta‐analysis. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology. 37(3). 239–251. 18 indexed citations

Tikmani, Shiyam Sunder, Iqbal Azam, Haleema Yasmin, et al.. (2020). Relationship Between Foot Length and Gestational Age in Pakistan. Global Pediatric Health. 7. 2333794X20974206–2333794X20974206. 3 indexed citations

Hammad, Ibrahim, Nathan R. Blue, Amanda A. Allshouse, et al.. (2020). Umbilical Cord Abnormalities and Stillbirth. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 135(3). 644–652. 51 indexed citations

Pagé, Jessica, Vanessa Thorsten, Corette B. Parker, et al.. (2017). Diagnostic Tests for Evaluation of Stillbirth. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 129(4). 699–706. 89 indexed citations

Bukowski, Radek, Marshall Carpenter, Deborah Conway, et al.. (2012). Causes of Death Among Stillbirths. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 67(4). 223–225. 11 indexed citations

Asad, Nargis, Rozina Karmaliani, Carla Bann, et al.. (2010). Prevalence of suicidal thoughts and attempts among pregnant Pakistani women. Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 89(12). 1545–1551. 55 indexed citations

Saleem, Sarah, et al.. (2010). Pregnancy Behavior Of Pakistani Women Over Their Reproductive Life Span. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 4 indexed citations

Joy, Saju, Yuan Zhao, Brian M. Mercer, et al.. (2009). Latency and infectious complications after preterm premature rupture of membranes: impact of body mass index. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 201(6). 600.e1–600.e5. 3 indexed citations

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Goldenberg, Robert L. & Jennifer F. Culhane. (2007). Low birth weight in the United States. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 85(2). 584S–590S. 244 indexed citations

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Chapman, Victoria, Robert L. Goldenberg, Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, et al.. (2007). Use of Traditional Medicine among Pregnant Women in Lusaka, Zambia. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 13(1). 123–128. 59 indexed citations

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Hnat, Michael, Brian M. Mercer, Gary R. Thurnau, et al.. (2005). Perinatal outcomes in women with preterm rupture of membranes between 24 and 32 weeks of gestation and a history of vaginal bleeding. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 193(1). 164–168. 21 indexed citations

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Culhane, Jennifer F., et al.. (2005). Variation in Nugent Score and Leukocyte Count in Fluid Collected From Different Vaginal Sites. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 105(1). 120–123. 13 indexed citations

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Goldenberg, Robert L. & Jennifer F. Culhane. (2003). Infection as a cause of preterm birth. Clinics in Perinatology. 30(4). 677–700. 95 indexed citations

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Hughes, Jim R., Robert L. Goldenberg, Catherine M. Wilfert, et al.. (2003). Design of the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) Protocol 054: A cluster randomized crossover trial to evaluate combined access to Nevirapine in developing countries. Collection of Biostatistics Research Archive. 132(3). 399–405. 21 indexed citations

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Neggers, Yasmin H., et al.. (2003). Maternal prepregnancy body mass index and psychomotor development in children. Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 82(3). 235–240. 90 indexed citations

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Goldenberg, Robert L., John C. Hauth, & William W. Andrews. (2000). Intrauterine Infection and Preterm Delivery. New England Journal of Medicine. 342(20). 1500–1507. 1912 indexed citations breakdown →

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Goldenberg, Robert L. & Dwight J. Rouse. (1998). Prevention of Premature Birth. New England Journal of Medicine. 339(5). 313–320. 615 indexed citations breakdown →

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Mercer, Brian M., Menachem Miodovnik, Gary R. Thurnau, et al.. (1998). Antibiotic Therapy for Reduction of Infant Morbidity After Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 53(5). 262–263. 24 indexed citations

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Gardner, Michael O. & Robert L. Goldenberg. (1995). The Clinical Use of Antenatal Corticosteroids. Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology. 38(4). 746–754. 8 indexed citations

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