General news
General news from the field of endometriosis
Linda Giudice honoured by the RCOG Professor Linda Giudice has been appointed a Fellow (ad eundem) of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in honour of her pioneering work in women’s health, including endometriosis, infertility, and reproductive biology.
What needs to be done for women with endometriosis? On International Women’s Day (#IWD2016) we publish wishes and hopes for women with endometriosis on why – and what – change is needed to prevent endometriosis in the next generation.
ESHRE launches endometriosis app Based on the guideline on “Management of Women with Endometriosis” the App provides detailed treatment recommendations, a decision aid, and full list of publications.
In Memoriam: Maurice Bruhat 1934 – 2014 A moving eulogy by Professor Michel Canis honouring the life of his teacher and mentor, Professor Maurice Bruhat – a visionary who saw the coming of “laparoscopic surgery” and fought for its general acceptance to the benefit of millions of women with endometriosis.
First Harry Reich Award presented at EFA’s Blossom Ball Professors Linda Giudice and Liselotte Mettler were honoured at EFA’s 6th Annual Blossom Ball with the inaugural Harry Reich Award.
Harry Reich honoured by RCOG Pioneering laparoscopic surgeon, Harry Reich, has been honoured by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists which has appointed him a Fellow (ad eundem). Dr Reich pioneered Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) and radical excision of endometriosis.
Launching the Boston Center for Endometriosis The 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.
Linda Giudice honoured by the AAAS Endometriosis scientist, Linda Giudice, has been awarded the distinction of fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for her scientific research in reproductive medicine, endometriosis, statistics, and stem cells.
Impact of endometriosis presented to US state legislators for the first time! Lone Hummelshoj (WERF) and Heather Guidone (EFA) today presented on the impact and cost of endometriosis at the 2nd Annual Healthcare Summit of Women in Government in Washington DC and called for action in three policy areas.
$100 reward for help on looking at “blind spots” in endometriosis $100 reward for assistance in identifying papers with statistically significant differences in outcomes (pain, tenderness, fertility, change in appearance) of surgery or medical therapy for endometriosis.
