Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | June 30, 2010
CONCLUSIONS: The correlation between original FS and WSI interpretations was very high. The few discordant cases represent recognized differential diagnostic issues. Ability to examine gross pathology and real-time consultation with surgeons might be e…
Journal of Pineal Research | June 30, 2010
Abstract: The role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in endometriosis, a gynecological disease of women, is unclear. The study investigated the activity of MMP-3 and its interplay with MMP-9 during the onset of endometriosis. Additionally, the import…
Health News from Medical News Today | June 29, 2010
The first worldwide study of the societal impact of endometriosis has found a significant loss of work productivity among those women who suffer from the condition, a researcher told the 26th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction…
EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health | June 28, 2010
(European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) The first worldwide study of the societal impact of endometriosis has found a significant loss of work productivity among those women who suffer from the condition. (Source: EurekAlert! – Medicine…
Surgery Today | June 26, 2010
Abstract A 57-year-old woman was diagnosed as having rectal cancer. A barium enema study showed the apple-core sign at the rectosigmoid
colon, and colonoscopy revealed an encircled ulcerated tumor. A laparoscope-assisted resection of the re…
Obstetrics and Gynecology | June 26, 2010
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PMID: 20567196 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Orvosi Hetilap | June 25, 2010
Authors: Berkes E, Bokor A, Rigó J
Surgical treatment of endometriosis aims to remove all visible areas of pelvic endometriosis and restore anatomy by division of adhesions, as well as relieve painful symptoms. In this paper, we summarize th…
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics | June 25, 2010
Abstract Endometriosis is a debilitating condition characterized by high recurrence rates. The etiology and pathogenesis remain unclear.
Typically, endometriosis causes pain and infertility, although 20–25% of patients are asymptomat…
MedPage Today OB/GYN | June 25, 2010
Although recommended for short-term pain relief in endometriosis, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist treatment has high pain recurrence rates after discontinuation, according to a bulletin from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynec…
Modern Medicine | June 24, 2010
Women who suffer from endometriosis-related pain should be treated first with conservative,
non-surgical approaches and then with more invasive options if pain does not resolve, and hysterectomy only as a
last resort, according to a practice bullet…