Posts by: Alejandra Viviescas, PhD

Alejandra Viviescas, PhD

Alejandra has a PhD in Genetics from São Paulo State University (UNESP) and is currently working as a scientific writer, editor, and translator. As a writer for BioNews, she is fulfilling her passion for making scientific data easily available and understandable to the general public. Aside from her work with BioNews, she also works as a language editor for non-English speaking authors and is an author of science books for kids.

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

Linzagolix Offers Sustained Reduction of Endometriosis Pain, Trial Shows

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ObsEva‘s linzagolix lessened endometriosis-associated pelvic pain and increased the quality of life of endometriosis patients in a sustained, long-term manner, according to results of the Phase 2b EDELWEISS trial. Linzagolix ... Read more

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019

PAX8 May Be Sensitive Marker for Extragenital Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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The molecule PAX8 could serve as a sensitive and specific biomarker of extragenital endometriosis in clinical practice, a study suggests. The study, “PAX8: A Highly Sensitive Marker for the Glands ... Read more

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Estrogen May Play Role in Endometriosis-associated Pain, Review Study Contends

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Estrogen could be responsible for endometriosis-associated chronic pain by activating macrophages — a type of immune cells — and nerve cells, which increases inflammation and sensitivity, a review study says. ... Read more