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March 26, 2020March 26, 2020

Phase 3 Trials of Linzagolix for Endometriosis on Hold Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ObsEva has put on hold its key Phase 3 clinical trials, confirming the safety and efficacy of linzagolix, an experimental oral therapy intended to alleviate pain ... Read more

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

Taller, Leaner Girls at Greater Risk of Developing Endometriosis, Study Says

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Girls who are taller and leaner have a higher risk of developing endometriosis later in life, a 66-year follow-up Danish study suggests. Identifying these risk factors during childhood may prove ... Read more

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020

Research Sheds Light on Cell Mechanisms Driving Endometriotic Lesions

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The pro-inflammatory molecule interleukin-6 (IL-6) drives the activation of a cellular pathway that promotes the development of endometriotic lesions, a study in animal models and human samples has found. These ... Read more

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Visanne Use Eases Pain, Symptoms in Rectosigmoid Endometriosis, Study Finds

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The hormonal contraceptive Visanne (dienogest) is an effective long-term treatment for managing the pain and intestinal symptoms of women with rectosigmoid endometriosis, a study has found. The study, “Long-Term Administration of ... Read more

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

Video: BioNews’ Social Media Campaign Highlights #WhatMakesMeRare

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In recognition of Rare Disease Day Feb. 29, BioNews Services launched a social media campaign last month asking patients to describe what makes them rare. Running Feb. 7–29, the #WhatMakesMeRare ... Read more

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

Sulforaphane Plant Compound Eases Pain, Inflammation in Rat Model

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Sulforaphane, a natural compound found in broccoli and other vegetables, alleviates pain, lessens inflammation, and reduces lesion growth in a rat model of sciatic endometriosis, an early study has found. ... Read more

March 3, 2020March 3, 2020

Cicero Gets $1M Grant to Study Markers of Endometriosis-Linked Infertility

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded a Phase II SBIR Fast Track grant totaling $1 million to Cicero Diagnostics, which is investigating the usefulness of the proteins SIRT1 and BCL6 ... Read more

February 27, 2020February 27, 2020

EndoFound’s Annual Patient Day to Focus on Stigmas

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The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) said its 11th Annual Patient Day, scheduled for March 14 in New York, will feature “topics often stigmatized” relating to endometriosis. Patient Day is ... Read more

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

ARTguide Test Shows Promise in Assessing Endometriosis Risk, Predictive Technology Announces

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ARTguide, a DNA-based diagnostic tool, shows promise in being able to assess a woman’s risk for endometriosis and other genetic causes of infertility, and potentially increasing the odds of conception ... Read more

February 19, 2020March 19, 2020

Endometriosis and Related Conditions Seen in Endometrial Cancer Patients

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Endometriosis and two similar conditions — leiomyomas and adenomyosis — tend to be found in people with endometrial cancer, suggesting a need to better understand how the three affect cancer risk and ... Read more