Posts by: Catarina Silva, MSc

Catarina Silva, MSc

With over three years of experience in the medical communications business, Catarina holds a BSc. in Biomedical Sciences and a MSc. in Neurosciences. Apart from writing, she has been involved in patient-oriented translational and clinical research.

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

ARTguide Test Shows Promise in Assessing Endometriosis Risk, Predictive Technology Announces

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ARTguide, a DNA-based diagnostic tool, shows promise in being able to assess a woman’s risk for endometriosis and other genetic causes of infertility, and potentially increasing the odds of conception ... Read more

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019

Active Component of Ginseng Seen to Suppress Endometriosis in Study of Patient Cells

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An active ingredient of the ginseng medicinal plant may suppress endometriosis by regulating cell death and blood vessel formation processes in the endometrium or lining of the uterus, a study in cells ... Read more

July 12, 2018July 12, 2018

Lumenis, Nezhat Family Foundation, Worldwide EndoMarch Join to Raise Awareness About Endometriosis

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Lumenis is sponsoring a series of educational events aimed at increasing awareness about endometriosis among undergraduate pre-medical and public health students. The first Endometriosis Fellowship & Course, held by the Nezhat Family ... Read more

July 5, 2018July 5, 2018

Phase 1 Study of Potential Endometriosis Treatment, FOR-6219, Planned for UK

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A Phase 1 clinical trial of a potential treatment for endometriosis, known as FOR-6219, is soon to begin in the U.K., after that country’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted permission for ... Read more

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018

Dietary Supplement Could Potentially Help Treat Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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A dietary supplement known as daidzein-rich isoflavone aglycones (DRIAs) may help prevent cell growth and inflammation in endometriosis, a study suggests. The study, “Daidzein-rich isoflavone aglycones inhibit cell growth and ... Read more

March 27, 2018March 27, 2018

Researchers Present New Data About Genetic Impact on Endometriosis at Conference

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New clinical data about the role of genetics in endometriosis was presented by Juneau Biosciences at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI). The conference, where leading ... Read more