Posts by: Maureen Newman

Maureen Newman

Maureen Newman is a science columnist. She is currently a PhD student studying biomedical engineering at University of Rochester, working towards a career of research in biomaterials for drug delivery and regenerative medicine. She is an integral part of Dr. Danielle Benoit's laboratory, where she is investigating bone-homing therapeutics for osteoporosis treatment.

June 17, 2015June 17, 2015

Out-Patient TLH Procedure Safe in Women with Endometriosis

News

Rarely do individuals enjoy staying in the hospital, especially when the stay involves surgery. New techniques in surgery are enabling patients to undergo less-invasive procedures that require less recovery time. ... Read more

June 15, 2015June 15, 2015

Hormonal Stimulation Medications for Conception Tested Head-to-Head

News

Women with endometriosis may have difficulty conceiving, and they often turn to an intrauterine insemination (IUI) program. A variety of medications are used for ovarian stimulation, although it is unknown ... Read more

June 12, 2015June 12, 2015

Inguinal Endometriosis is a Puzzling and Rare Complication

News

It is not very common for women to have inguinal endometriosis, a complication in which the groin is affected by strange lumps in women with endometriosis. In fact, it is ... Read more

May 11, 2015May 11, 2015

Experimental Vilon Treatment Restores Fertility in Endometriosis-Induced Rats

News, Surgery, Therapies

Women with endometriosis who are having difficulty conceiving may have a treatment option in the future. A group of researchers from V. N. Gorodkov Ivanovo Research Institute of Maternity and ... Read more

May 8, 2015May 8, 2015

Scientists Use Intercoat Gel to Reduce Adhesions in Endometriosis

Surgery

A barrier gel called Intercoat that is composed of polyethylene oxide (PEO) and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) stabilized with calcium may help inhibit complications of surgery in patients with endometriosis. ... Read more

March 26, 2015June 26, 2015

Stem Cells May Contribute to Endometriosis

News

While scientists tend to use stem cells as a new therapeutic strategy to treat a wide variety of diseases, scientists who study endometriosis may instead be interested in altering the ... Read more

March 23, 2015May 26, 2015

Great Care Is Needed When Determining VEGF Levels in Endometriosis Patients, According to Review

Diagnosis, News

Although a previous study showed no difference between vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) levels in normal women and VEGF levels in women with endometriosis, according to a recent study, the ... Read more