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.

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 described, ... 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 an ... 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 suggests. ... 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 of ... 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 relieve ... 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 Medicine, ... 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 understand ... 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 in 87.9 ... 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, pregnancy ... Read more