By Yu YuAdhesion molecules and endometriosis
By Yu Yu
DcR3 promotes cell adhesion and endometriosis
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By Demet Candaş GreenA key cytokine in endometriosis can be targeted for endometriosis treatment
By Demet Candaş Green
A French study shows macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) can be a therapeutic target for endometriosis.
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By Özge ÖzkayaWomen with Mild Endometriosis May Have a Higher Risk of Miscarriage
By Özge Özkaya
The study that analyzed data from 940 women is still recruiting participants.
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By Kasthuri NairEFA Medical Conference 2017: Welcome Presentation by Dr. Tamer Seckin
By Kasthuri Nair
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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By Murat OsmanThe role of the B lymphocytes in endometriosis: A systematic review
By Murat Osman
B Cells Implicated in Endometriosis
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Highlights from the Endometriosis Foundation of America Medical Conference
By Özge Özkaya
The conference was followed online by more than 5,000 people
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By Dr. Youngran ParkRevisiting the wandering womb: Oxytocin in endometriosis and bipolar disorder
By Dr. Youngran Park
The Relationship Between Endometriosis and Bipolar Disorder
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Biomarkers as a Diagnostic Tool
By Kasthuri Nair
This literature review delves into the benefits and challenges faced with using biomarkers as a tool to effectively diagnose endometriosis.
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Role of immune cells in endometriosis
By Demet Candaş Green
Abnormal activity of natural killer cells might contribute to pathophysiology of endometriosis and its associated infertility.
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Estrogen Receptor-β in Women’s Health
By Yu Yu
Multifaceted roles of Estrogen Receptor-β
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An update of estrogen receptors on human disease
By Yu Yu
Estrogen receptors: how much do we know?
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Endometriosis May Be Causing Women to Become More Sensitive to Pain
By Özge Özkaya
This is the first study that shows a possible relationship between central pain processes and the concentration of cell signaling molecules found in the peritoneal fluid of women with endometriosis
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New Scoring System to Identify Bowel Endometriosis Syndrome
By Özge Özkaya
This is the first scoring system based directly on a patient's symptoms
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The Role of Natural Killer Cells in the Development of Endometriosis Unravelled
By Özge Özkaya
The differential expression of cell surface receptors found on natural killer cells may facilitate the development of endometriosis.
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Roles of Progesterone in Endometrial Cancer, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, and Breast Cancer
By Yu Yu
Progesterone actions in women's health conditions
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Superoxide Dismutase and Glutathione Peroxidase as biomarkers for endometriosis
By Demet Candaş Green
A combination of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) may be used as preoperative biomarker for endometriosis
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Endometriosis Does Not Increase Overall Risk of Breast Cancer, Study Finds
By Özge Özkaya
Researchers analyzed data from more than 100,000 women over 24 years.
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A New VAS-based Diagnostic Tool for Interpreting Pain
By Kasthuri Nair
The "minimal important difference" for pain improvement is an incredible diagnostic tool that can be used to determine if future endometriosis research projects are successful in mitigating pain.
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Is there a risk of developing breast cancer for women with endometriosis?
By Murat Osman
Breast cancer risk and Endometriosis: A survey
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Association between blood inflammatory markers and the risk of endometriosis
By Yu Yu
Positive association between plasma levels of inflammatory markers IL-1β and the risk of endometriosis
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