Posts by: Jose Marques Lopes, PhD

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Multidisciplinary approaches addressing all patient needs and greater disease awareness are needed to improve care, diagnosis and development of treatments for people with endometriosis, according to a review study. ... Read more

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

Patient-centered Approach May Help Overcome Historical Racial Bias in Endometriosis Care, Study Suggests

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Taking a patient-centered approach could help overcome a historical racial bias in the U.S. that endometriosis mostly affects white women and improve overall patient management, a study suggests. The ... Read more

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

Specific Cells May Cause Lesions Outside Uterus in Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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Epithelial cells that line the surface of the endometrium and carry specific protein markers could drive the formation of lesions outside the uterus in women with endometriosis, making them potential ... Read more

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018

Endometriosis, Endometrial Cancer Have Genetic Link, Study Reports

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Endometriosis and endometrial cancer have common genetic causes, according to new research. The study, “Genetic overlap between endometriosis and endometrial cancer: evidence from cross‐disease genetic correlation and GWAS meta‐analyses,” ... Read more

September 19, 2018September 19, 2018

Several Endometriosis, Preeclampsia Biomarker Candidates Studied, But More Research Needed

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A new review study discussed the evidence supporting several potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of endometriosis and preeclampsia (a pregnancy complication). However, more studies are needed for their clinical ... Read more

September 13, 2018September 13, 2018

Accumulation of Fat Molecules Linked with Endometriosis-Associated Infertility, Study Suggests

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Higher levels of fat molecules called ceramides in the peritoneal fluid may be associated to endometriosis-associated infertility (EAI). The study, “Elevated peritoneal fluid ceramides in human endometriosis-associated infertility and ... Read more

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018

Orilissa Set to ‘Make a Difference’ for Women with Endometriosis-Associated Pain, AbbVie Says in Interview

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Orilissa (elagolix) can provide greater relief over existing alternatives for women with moderate-to-severe pain due to endometriosis, a clinical benefit that’s reflected in better quality of life, an AbbVie executive affirmed. The ... Read more

July 31, 2018July 31, 2018

Abdominal Wall Endometriosis Identified by ROLL Technique Used in Locating Breast Lesions

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A technique currently used on patients with breast lesions can be adapted to help locate and successfully remove lesions in women with abdominal wall endometriosis, according to a new ... Read more

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018

Patients, Physicians Help Develop Questionnaire to Assess Painful Endometriosis Symptoms

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Researchers developed a new questionnaire that accurately assesses painful experiences and can be used as a reliable tool in clinical trials and when diagnosing patients with endometriosis. Their study, ... Read more

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018

Robotic Surgery Model for Endometriosis, Other Diseases, Found to Be Safe, Study Reports

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Robot-assisted laparoscopy — and a strategy to introduce it in hospitals — were found to be a safe surgical technique for endometriosis and other gynecological complications, according to Brazilian ... Read more