EFA Medical Conference 2017: "The Environmental Risks of Breast Cancer" Presentation by Dr. Marisa Weiss
Dr. Marisa Weiss, the Chief Medical Officer and Founder of Breastcancer.org, provides listeners with information about Breast Cancer and possible steps that can be taken to mitigate one's risk for the disease.
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Effects of acupuncture for the treatment of endometriosis-related pain
Role of Acupuncture in the reduction of pain in women with endometriosis
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High-Mobility Group Box 1 Expression Could Lead to Disease Progression
High-Mobility Group Box 1 expression is found to be increased in the menstrual blood, which the authors believe drive endometriosis disease development.
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Adhesion molecules and endometriosis
DcR3 promotes cell adhesion and endometriosis
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A key cytokine in endometriosis can be targeted for endometriosis treatment
A French study shows macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) can be a therapeutic target for endometriosis.
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Women with Mild Endometriosis May Have a Higher Risk of Miscarriage
The study that analyzed data from 940 women is still recruiting participants.
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EFA Medical Conference 2017: Welcome Presentation by Dr. Tamer Seckin
Dr. Tamer Seckin, MD, FACOG begins the 2017 Medical Conference by discussing the foundation, the conference, his personal story, and various endometriosis case studies he has encountered.
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