News
Latest news in the field of endometriosis: clinical and scientific research, updates from national support groups – and general news on progress.
WCE2014: Let us go for the roots of endometriosis Professor Ivo Brosens challenges basic questions about endometriosis and encourages everyone to go back to basic research to understand which menstruations disseminate endometrial tissue – and which tissue implants?
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.
Edinburgh endometriosis scientist takes her science to Parliament Dr Erin Greaves was shortlisted from hundreds of applicants to present her scientific work on endometriosis in the UK House of Commons on Monday 17 March 2014.
Endometriosis Awareness 2014 Endometriosis Awareness Week is 3 – 9 March 2014. National support groups, and individual women with endometriosis, raise awareness of endometriosis with events throughout the world. Please join in and help spread the waves of awareness…
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.
The big bad wolf of endometriosis: raising awareness through TED talks Carol Pearson raises awareness at TEDxBrighton by humorously sharing her personal journey with endometriosis and how the disease affected her career and fertility.
Recognising endometriosis advocates: Ellen Johnson We honour Ellen Johnson during breast cancer awareness month for the outstanding amount of sensible support she provided through her insightful writings on how to cope with endometriosis – when battling cancer as well.
Recognising endometriosis advocates: Nancy Petersen Nancy Petersen RN was an early educator of women with endometriosis, advocating specialist care for the disease to avoid unnecessary hysterectomies.
Is there transparency in clinical trials on endometriosis? Non-published results from clinical trials in endometriosis may have a negative effect in overall understanding of the disease.
Long-term effect on physical, mental, and social wellbeing due to endometriosis Despite treatment in tertiary referral centres, women with endometriosis may continue to suffer from life-impacting symptoms of endometriosis.
