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April 18, 2019April 18, 2019

Stem Cell Replacement Therapy May Relieve Pain, Treat Infertility, Study Suggests

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Reprogramming a type of patient-derived stem cell to produce healthy uterine cells, called endometrial stromal fibroblasts, may be a potential treatment for endometrial diseases such as endometriosis, a study suggests. ... Read more

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019

Symptoms Often Subtle in Diaphragm Rupture Caused by Endometriosis, Case Report Shows

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Diaphragmatic endometriosis is rare but may lead to a rupture of the diaphragm, the muscle essential for breathing, without any or very subtle symptoms, a case report and literature review details. The report, “Non-traumatic ... Read more

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

Study Explores Role of Inflammation in Endometriosis-associated Infertility

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A review study explored the role of inflammation in endometriosis-associated infertility and its potential treatment with immunomodulatory approaches and stem cells. The study, “Chronic Niche Inflammation in Endometriosis-Associated Infertility: Current ... Read more

April 9, 2019April 9, 2019

Hope Medicine, Bayer AG Join to Develop Antibody to Fight Endometriosis

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Hope Medicine has a global agreement with Bayer AG to advance the development and commercialization of an antibody targeting the prolactin (PRL) receptor antibody for the treatment of endometriosis and other ... Read more

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019

MDNA Life Sciences to Develop World’s First Endometriosis Blood Test

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MDNA Life Sciences has announced development of what would be the world’s first blood test for endometriosis. The company, a pioneer in the science of mitochondrial DNA, said the tool can ... Read more

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

Doctors Must Be Aware that Endometriosis Can Occur After Menopause

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Despite being rare, endometriosis can appear or come back after menopause. Doctors should be aware of this, particularly if there are complaints of pelvic pain or heavy bleeding, and they must ... Read more

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019

Expert Describes 3 Signs That Pelvic Pain Could Be Endometriosis in Merck Manual

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Because increased awareness of endometriosis promotes early diagnosis and more effective treatment, an expert is spotlighting three common indications of the fertility-threatening disease. James Liu, MD, professor and chair of ... Read more

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

Sensory Denervation Can Slow Growth of Endometriosis Lesions, Mouse Study Says

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Sensory denervation — the loss of nerve cells responsible for detecting external cues and transporting that information to the brain — can slow the development of endometriosis lesions and tissue ... Read more

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

Study in Mice Identifies Gal-3 Protein as Driver of Endometriosis, Potential Therapeutic Target

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The protein galectin-3 (Gal-3) might play a key role in the development of endometriosis, a study suggests. Moreover, blocking this protein may be a possible treatment strategy. The study, “Galectin-3 ... Read more