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.

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

January 2, 2019January 2, 2019

Inhibition of Specific Cytokine May Reduce Endometrial Lesions, Mouse Study Suggests

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The transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) cytokine may enhance the stickiness, or adhesion, of endometrial cells and the formation of endometriotic lesions, a study reports. Published in Experimental & Molecular ... Read more

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018

Altered MicroRNA Levels May Help Understanding of Endometriosis Progression, Study Says

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Endometrioma biopsies show altered levels of microRNAs — the small RNA molecules capable of regulating gene expression — compared with normal endometrium samples, a study reports. Further studies are required to ... Read more

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018

Phase 3 Study Finds Elagolix Plus Hormone Therapy Combats Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Uterine Fibroid Patients

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Results from the Phase 3 ELARIS UF-EXTEND trial show that treatment for a year with elagolix combined with low-dose hormone therapy led to a significant decrease in heavy menstrual bleeding ... Read more

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

Surgical History for Ovarian Endometriosis Linked to Poor Response to Fertility Treatment, Study Shows

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Women who underwent surgery for ovarian endometriosis may respond poorly to ovarian hyperstimulation during assisted reproductive technology, or fertility treatment, according to the results of an observational study. However, ... Read more

August 1, 2018August 1, 2018

Igenomix Develops First Molecular Test to Diagnose Chronic Endometritis, Improve Reproductive Success

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The biotech company Igenomix has developed the first molecular test to identify the nine most common bacterial species underlying chronic endometritis, a persistent inflammation of the uterine endometrium that particularly affects women ... Read more

July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

Combo of Antioxidants Helps Ease Pain in Endometriosis Patients, Study Reports

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A six-month treatment with a daily combination of antioxidants was found to significantly reduce endometriosis-associated pelvic pain, according to researchers. Their study, “Effectiveness of an antioxidant preparation with N-acetyl ... Read more

June 12, 2018June 14, 2018

Chinese Clinical Trial to Assess Acupuncture Therapy for Pelvic Pain

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A clinical trial will aim to determine the safety and effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving pelvic pain related to endometriosis. One-hundred-six participants who have been diagnosed with pelvic pain ... Read more

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018

Birth Control Pill as Therapy for Painful Periods Needs More Clinical Evidence, Reviewers Contend

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Clinical evidence is still insufficient to confirm the birth control pill is an effective strategy to improve painful menstruation in women with endometriosis, according to a recent review. The ... Read more

May 15, 2018May 15, 2018

Meeting with OB-GYN Before 1st Exam Could Help Teens in Discussing Health, Doctor Says

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A U.S. national survey shows that nearly 40% of women are nervous and refrain from talking openly with a doctor during their first OB-GYN exam. The results prompted experts ... Read more