Archive for 2012
Mentionitis: educating others about endometriosisWe need to mention endometriosis often to raise awareness of the disease and educate others about its impact and cost. Think “mentionitis” when you have the opportunity to talk about endometriosis!
Endometriosis: Science and practice“Endometriosis: Science and Practice” is the most complete compilation of everything known about endometriosis from basic science, therapeutic outcome, and impact of the disease. A must read for everyone interested in moving the field of endometriosis forward.
Launching the Boston Center for EndometriosisThe Boston Center for Endometriosis has been launched with a $3M donation from the Marriott Foundation. Joint chiefs, Marc Laufer and Stacey Missmer, announce an undertaking to discover causes, promote prevention, and develop new treatments.
Cost of endometriosis is driven by painFirst ever prospective study on the cost of endometriosis shows that cost of loss of productivity due to pain is twice that of direct health care costs.
Endometriosis Awareness 2012March is for Endometriosis Awareness: schedule of events from support organisations around the world — join in, and make a difference!
EFA2012: Tapping the roots for the next generationHighlights from the 3rd annual meeting of the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA) featuring endometriosis experts from around the world addressing basic science and the latest surgical techniques in treating the disease.
Is there an increased risk of ovarian cancers with endometriosis?Lancet Oncology suggests increased risk of developing three types of ovarian cancer in women with endometriosis. World Endometriosis Society cautions interpretation of data.
Gene mutation may shed new light on different types of endometriosisResearchers at Yale School of Medicine have described a new gene mutation in endometriosis which provides hope for new screening methods – at least for certain types of endometriosis.
Linda Giudice honoured by the AAASEndometriosis scientist, Linda Giudice, has been awarded the distinction of fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for her scientific research in reproductive medicine, endometriosis, statistics, and stem cells.
Laparoscopic appearance of endometriosisThe Colour Atlas of the laparoscopic appearance of endometriosis has been re-issued and is now available for free download from the Internet.
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