Posts by: Joana Carvalho, PhD

Joana Carvalho, PhD

Joana holds a BSc in Biology, a MSc in Evolutionary and Developmental Biology and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal. Her work has been focused on the impact of non-canonical Wnt signaling in the collective behavior of endothelial cells — cells that made up the lining of blood vessels — found in the umbilical cord of newborns.

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019

Insurance Status Affects Care Given and Sought by Patients in Puerto Rico, Study Finds

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Health care disparities linked to public or private insurance reflect differences in socioeconomic status, and can affect the use of health care services and clinical outcomes in women with endometriosis, ... Read more

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019

VEGFR1 Blockade May be Viable Treatment for Women With Endometriosis, Mouse Study Shows

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Blocking the activity of the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR1) may be a viable treatment for women with endometriosis, a mouse study suggests. The study, “VEGF Receptor 1-Expressing ... Read more

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

Endometriosis, RA, and IBD Increase Fibromyalgia Risk, Study Suggests

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), endometriosis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increase the chances of a person developing fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain later in life, a study says. The study, “A ... Read more

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019

Antibiotic Metronidazole Reduces Size of Endometriosis Lesions, Mouse Study Suggests

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The antibiotic metronidazole reduces the size of lesions in mice with endometriosis, possibly by reducing the growth of gut bacteria, researchers found. The study titled “Antibiotic therapy with metronidazole reduces ... Read more

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

rTMS Brain Stimulation Therapy May Ease Chronic Pelvic Pain, Study Says

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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, may be a viable therapy for women with endometriosis experiencing chronic pelvic pain for whom other treatments have failed, a ... Read more

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

Sensory Denervation Can Slow Growth of Endometriosis Lesions, Mouse Study Says

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Sensory denervation — the loss of nerve cells responsible for detecting external cues and transporting that information to the brain — can slow the development of endometriosis lesions and tissue ... Read more

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

Slow Fetal Growth, Low Birth Weight May Point to Endometriosis Later in Life, Study Suggests

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Slow fetal growth during pregnancy and low birth weight are linked to a higher risk of endometriosis later in life, a study suggests. The study, “Developmental origins of endometriosis: a ... Read more

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

Neurontin Improves Sexual Function in Women with Provoked Vulvodynia, Study Finds

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Neurontin (gabapentin), a medication used off-label to treat chronic pain, alleviates discomfort and improves sexual function in women with pain during intercourse and provoked vulvodynia, a study has found. The study, ... Read more

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018

Negative Beliefs, Worries Linked to Sexual Distress in Women With Endometriosis, Study Finds

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Negative beliefs and worries about sex, but not chronic pain or painful sexual intercourse, are directly correlated with sexual distress in women with endometriosis, a study has found. The study, “Negative ... Read more

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018

Depression in Women with Endometriosis Linked to Chronic Pain, Review Study Shows

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The complex relationship between endometriosis and depression in women is largely determined by chronic pelvic pain, a systematic review has found. According to the researchers, raising awareness among physicians on ... Read more