Circulating IGF-binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) levels are elevated in patients with endometriosis or undergoing diabetic hemodialysis
Published on: 2008-11-19
Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-7 (IGFBP7) is a secretory protein with a molecular mass of approximately 30 kDa. It is abundantly expressed in the uterine endometrium during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle.
Decreased IGFBP7 expression has been observed [...]
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IGF-binding protein 7 levels elevated in those with Endometriosis
Posted by steph Published in biology, news article, researchno comment
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Eating tomatoes may help treat endometriosis
November 12, 2008
Mark Henderson, Science Editor, in San Francisco
An antioxidant chemical found in tomatoes could be used to treat common causes of abdominal pain such as internal scarring after surgery and endometriosis, new research has suggested.
Lycopene, the bright red pigment that gives tomatoes their characteristic colour, can inhibit proteins [...]
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Alternative Therapy for Adhesion and Endometriosis Pain
Posted by steph Published in alternative medicine, news articleAlternative Therapy for Adhesion and Endometriosis Pain Examined in New Book ‘Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain’
In an upcoming book, “Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain,” researchers examine a non-surgical therapy to treat adhesion and endometriosis pain.
Gainesville, FL (PRWEB) November 19, 2008 — Endometriosis is a painful and debilitating condition for millions of women and [...]
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Endometriosis Patients Demand Awareness, Research, and Better Treatments: Sufferers Share What Works
Written by Editor Choice
Thursday, 06 November 2008
Often misdiagnosed and left to temporary treatment options, Endometriosis patients are now feeling more empowered than ever to spread awareness for the under-researched condition. Dancing with the Stars performers Julianne Hough and Lacey Schwimmer made publicly respected decisions [...]
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Scarring caused by surgical gel spray
Women are being hurt by a surgical treatment
LANE NICHOLS - The Dominion Post | Monday, 11 February 2008
A surgical gel - containing a drug untested on humans - has caused excruciating internal scarring in dozens of women that could lead to infertility, claims a leading gynaecologist.
Many of the endometriosis patients [...]
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