Posts by: Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia holds her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from University Nova de Lisboa, and has served as an author on several research projects and fellowships, as well as major grant applications for European Agencies. She also served as a PhD student research assistant in the Laboratory of Doctor David A. Fidock, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York.

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019

Mutations in Four Genes More Prevalent in Women with Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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Women with endometriosis have an increased burden of mutations in four genes, called ZNF586, LUZP4, POP4 and UNC5CL, new data from Predictive Laboratories show. This is the first time these ... Read more

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019

Levels of Thyroid Hormones May Affect Chronic Pain, Disease Severity in Endometriosis Patients, Study Suggests

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Endometriosis patients with thyroid dysfunction may have increased risk of more intense chronic pain and increased disease severity, a study suggests. The study, “Role of thyroid dysimmunity and thyroid ... Read more

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019

Laparoscopic Surgery Especially Benefits Endometriosis Patients with Pelvic Pain, Study Suggests

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Patients with severe endometriosis and pelvic pain show the most pronounced improvements in quality of life within one year after undergoing laparoscopic surgery, a study reports. The study, “Identification ... Read more

May 24, 2019May 24, 2019

Orilissa 200 mg Twice-Daily Dose Now Available in Canada to Treat Endometriosis Pain

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AbbVie’s oral medication Orilissa (elagolix) is now available in Canada as a 200-milligram twice-daily dose to treat moderate to severe pain caused by endometriosis. The therapy, developed by AbbVie in collaboration with Neurocrine ... Read more

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019

Study: Endometriosis Affects 3.4% Australian Women of Childbearing Age

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Self-reported cases of endometriosis affected 3.4 percent of reproductive-aged women — around 276,000 cases — in an Australian population-based study. The prevalence is lower than what previously had been ... Read more

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

Women with Fibromyalgia and Endometriosis at Greater Risk of Autoimmune Disorders, Study Shows

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Women with both endometriosis and fibromyalgia have a higher risk of having autoimmune diseases, anxiety, or depression as well as more hospitalizations, a study reports. The study, “Evidence for ... Read more

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

Stress-activated Pathway May Play Role in Ovarian Cancer Risk in Endometriosis, Study Finds

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Changes in the unfolded protein response, a key pathway activated in response to a specific stress, may be behind the progression of endometriosis into ovarian cancer, a small study ... Read more

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019

Endometriosis May Increase Risk for Ovarian Cancer, But Not Endometrial and Cervical Cancers, Study Suggests

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Women with endometriosis are 1.9 times more likely to develop ovarian cancer, but are at no higher risk for endometrial and cervical cancers, a meta-analysis suggests. The study, “Impact ... Read more

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019

Endometriosis Patients Unhappy with Conventional Treatments Find Effective Alternatives

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Persisting disease symptoms after conventional therapy and dissatisfaction with medical support were identified as the key reasons why women with endometriosis choose complementary health approaches and home remedies to ... Read more