Posts by: Alice Melão

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Endometrial tissue that expands to invade the space surrounding nerve fibers may be an important contributing factor to the pain experienced by women with endometriosis, a study reports. The study, ... Read more

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018

Fruit Intake Can Reduce the Risk of Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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Fruit intake, in particular citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit, may protect women from endometriosis, a study published at Human Reproduction suggests. Endometriosis is a hormone-dependent disorder characterized by ... Read more

September 6, 2018September 6, 2018

Not for Women Only: 2 Rare Cases of Men Diagnosed With Endometriosis

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Two rare cases of endometriosis affecting male patients have been reported by researchers at Indiana University, who state that the disease should be considered when attempting to diagnosis men who ... Read more

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018

Mutations in Cancer-Related Genes May Be Origin of Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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Endometriosis development is linked to the occurrence of genetic mutations affecting cancer-related genes, a recent study suggests. The study, “Clonal Expansion and Diversification of Cancer-Associated Mutations in Endometriosis and Normal ... Read more

July 9, 2018July 9, 2018

Immunitor Tests 2 New Oral Vaccines to Treat Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids

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The Vancouver-based biopharmaceutical company Immunitor announced that it has developed five new orally delivered vaccines designed to target several gynecological conditions, including endometriosis and benign uterine fibroids, and breast cancer. “We are proud of ... Read more

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

Linzagolix Shows Potential to Reduce Endometriosis-Related Pain in Phase 2b Trial

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Linzagolix can effectively reduce endometriosis-associated pain and improve patients’ health-related quality of life, according to preliminary data from the Phase 2b EDELWEISS clinical trial. Supported by these positive results, the ... Read more

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018

Obesity Linked to More Severe Endometriosis in Women, Study Finds

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Obesity is linked to an increase in endometriosis severity and a reduced frequency of minimal stage disease, according to new research from Australia. The study was published in the Journal ... Read more

May 22, 2018May 22, 2018

MRI and Transvaginal Ultrasound Have Similar Potential to Detect Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis, Review Finds

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An ultrasound-based imaging method that analyzes a woman’s pelvis from within is as effective as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect deep infiltrating endometriosis, a review study reveals. The study ... Read more

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Endometriosis Raises Risk of Ovarian Cancer but Not Other Gynecological Cancers, Study Suggests

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Women with endometriosis are at an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer, but not cervical cancer or other cancers affecting the female reproductive organs, a nationwide Finnish study suggests. The ... Read more

April 19, 2018April 19, 2018

Evotec, Bayer Advance Third Endometriosis Treatment Candidate into Clinical Trials

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A collaboration between Evotec and Bayer has resulted in the advancement of a new therapy candidate into Phase 1 testing for the treatment of endometriosis-related inflammation and pain. Established in October ... Read more