EFA.MC.2017.“The Abnormal Embryos That Aren’t”,“Tens of thousands of women thought they couldn't have babies: But what if they could.”Dr. Norbert Gleicher Dr. Monica Halem
Preimplantation genetic screening may be misleading many women into thinking that they cannot conceive.
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Progesterone resistance can cause endometriosis
Impaired progesterone signaling can be one of the mechanisms of endometriosis development; therefore, therapies directed toward correcting this progesterone inaction can be promising for endometriosis treatment and prevention.
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EFA Medical Conference 2017: EFA Research Grants Presentation by Dr. Serin Seckin
Dr. Serin Seckin briefly discussed some of the projects that received part of the $400,000 in research grants that the EFA awarded this past year.
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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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