Gestational diabetes risk in women with endometriosis
A systematic review was performed to determine whether there is an increased risk of gestational diabetes in pregnant women with endometriosis.
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EFA Medical Conference 2017: "NIH Funding - Present and Future" Presentation by Dr. Lisa Halvorson
Dr. Lisa Halvorson discusses the history and organization of the NIH while highlighting key sources of funding for research projects.
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Increased Period Pain in Endometriosis Is Linked to Estrogen
Researchers in China shed light on the biological mechanism of how estrogen may lead to increased period pain in endometriosis.
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Autophagy in endometriosis: Friend or foe?
The Relationship of Autophagy and Endometriosis is still Puzzling.
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EFA Medical Conference 2017: "Breast Cancer in Young Women; Early Diagnosis Timely Intervention" Presentation by Dr. Stephanie Bernik
Dr. Stephanie Bernik's presentation at the EFA 2017 Medical Conference tackled the challenges associated with breast cancer in younger women.
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Treatment of minimal endometriosis in infertile women
To increase pregnancy rates and improve live birth rates, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) recommends operative laparoscopy "excision of lesions" rather than diagnostic laparoscopy for women with stage I/II endometriosis.
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EFA Medical Conference 2017: "Prophylactic Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction" Presentation by Dr. Oren Lerman
Dr. Lerman gave an overview of the state of reconstructive breast surgery.
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EFA Medical Conference 2017: "Endometriosis: hormonal or surgical? My reality!" Presentation by Dr. Harry Reich
Dr. Harry Reich talks about surgical techniques and tools that can be used in the treatment of endometriosis.
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