News
Latest news in the field of endometriosis: clinical and scientific research, updates from national support groups – and general news on progress.
Heather Guidone honoured by National Women’s Health Foundation
NWHF has honoured Heather Guidone for her work as an endometriosis advocate at their annual red-carpet event on 7 June 2012: “Fighting below the belt for pelvic health”.
Mentionitis: educating others about endometriosis
We 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!
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.
Cost of endometriosis is driven by pain
First 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 2012
March 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 generation
Highlights 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 endometriosis
Researchers 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 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.
Is there a role for robotic surgery in endometriosis?
John Steege and Philippe Koninckx provide their experienced views on why we should wait for evidence, rather than respond to marketing claims, of the value of robotic surgery in endometriosis.
