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.

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 with ... 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 cysteine, ... 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 linked ... 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 study ... 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 at ... Read more

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

Changes in Amino Acid Levels Have Potential for Endometriosis Diagnosis, Study Finds

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An analysis of metabolites, or the chemical processes in cells, of endometrial tissue samples in women with endometriosis identified changes in five amino acids. Deregulated levels of the amino acids, the ... Read more

May 2, 2018May 2, 2018

#AAN2018 – Botox Injection May Help Reduce Chronic Pelvic Pain in Endometriosis, Study Says

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An injection of botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, helped relieve chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis for up to 11 months, according to researchers. The results of their study were recently ... Read more

March 28, 2018March 28, 2018

Treating Endo With CO2 Laser May Ease Endo Pain, Preserve Fertility, Study Shows

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Researchers have found that using CO2 laser to remove endometrial cells may help reduce pain and recurrence while preserving patients’ fertility. The study with that finding, “The impact on ovarian ... Read more

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018

Protein Interleukin-32 May Promote Endometriosis, Study Suggests

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The inflammation-generating protein interleukin 32 (IL-32) increased endometrial cells’ ability to multiply and invade other tissue, a study in mice showed. Researchers said the findings suggested that IL-32 may play ... Read more

March 20, 2018

Menstrual Effluent Test Could Be Breakthrough in Faster Endometriosis Diagnosis

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Researchers have found that certain cellular numbers and characteristics found in menstrual blood may help develop a non-invasive test and faster diagnosis for endometriosis. The study that supports that finding, ... Read more