Minimally Invasive Treatment Offered for Fibroid Tumors Nov 20, 2009
Fibroids are noncancerous growths that sometimes develop on the muscular walls of the uterus ... Dr. Samuel I. Wahl, an interventional radiologist with Pinehurst Radiology Associates, performs a procedure called uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) in which tiny beads are injected into arteries that supply blood to the fibroids ... The beads clog the arteries, thus stopping the flow of blood and causing the fibroids to shrink. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Repros settles with major creditors Oct 31, 2009
The clinical trial for Proellex, a drug for the treatment of uterine fibroids, was in August for safety reasons. Under the agreement, The Woodlands-based Repros will repay 10 of its creditors nearly $9 million in the form of about $3 million in cash and $6 million in unregistered stock priced at $1. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Repros amends Proellex license Oct 30, 2009
In August, The Woodlands biopharmaceutical company put the experimental drug for uterine fibroids for safety reasons. The hold affected a variety of benchmark milestones used by the NIH to enforce its license. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
A step too far? Oct 23, 2009
For women with Rokitansky syndrome, in which they are born without a womb, or those whose womb has been destroyed by cancer treatment or fibroids, transplant would offer them the chance to bear their own child - an alternative to surrogacy or adoption. Ethicists, medics and feminists have long argued as to whether infertility is a disease or a cultural phenomenon born of a society where women feel they have no value if they cannot reproduce. (BBC News -- Health)
Bank on seeds - the world's buffer Oct 17, 2009
Page last updated at 12:22 GMT, Tuesday, 13 October 2009 13:22 UK. VIEWPOINT Steve Hopper. (BBC News -- Science)
Carbon capture plant backed by EU Oct 17, 2009
Page last updated at 16:47 GMT, Friday, 16 October 2009 17:47 UK. Carbon produced at Hatfield would be stored under the North Sea. (BBC News -- Science)
BBC defends Blue Peter contest Oct 17, 2009
Page last updated at 12:11 GMT, Friday, 16 October 2009 13:11 UK. BBC defend Blue Peter competition. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Film centre gets government funds Oct 17, 2009
Page last updated at 16:38 GMT, Friday, 16 October 2009 17:38 UK. The Tate extension is expected to be completed in 2012. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'New' Jackson song to miss charts Oct 17, 2009
Page last updated at 12:55 GMT, Friday, 16 October 2009 13:55 UK. New' Jackson song to miss charts. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Warning over fibroids treatment Oct 17, 2009
By the age of 40 as many as 40% of women will have fibroids but not all of them suffer problems as a result. UK doctors say a treatment for heavy periods caused by fibroids can seriously harm a subsequent pregnancy ... Fibroids are small, benign lumps of smooth muscle in the womb. (BBC News -- UK)
Jackson Hospital reaches robotic milestone Oct 7, 2009
He says he's also anticipating another first using the robotic system - removal of fibroids. "The results have been amazing," said Dr. Duggar. (WSJA.com, AL)
Mullen, Savignano share cancer story Oct 1, 2009
The two women had a history of cysts and fibroids, so doctors had been watching them closely for years. Coincidentally, they both had their fourth biopsies on the same day, and Savignano learned she had tested negative a couple days before learning of Mullen s positive test. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Glancy Binkow & Goldberg LLP, Representing Shareholders of Repros Therapeutics Inc., Announces There are 11 Days Remaining to Move for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff -- RPRX Sep 26, 2009
The Company's lead drug, Proellex, is being developed for the treatment of symptoms associated with uterine fibroids and endometriosis and as a pre-surgical treatment for anemia associated with excessive menstrual bleeding related to uterine fibroids. The Complaint charges the Company and certain of its executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, among other things, and further alleges that throughout the Class Period defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that... (Primezone Releases)
US medical team operates on 170 patients Sep 26, 2009
The diseases treated include fibroids, goitre, hernia and urinary problems. Mr Francis Yawson, the Administrator of the Hospital, who accompanied the officials to the durbar grounds, said the team had provided a Waste Water Treatment Plant at the Hospital and would provide a fish processing and cold store facility for the people. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Effort raises profile of a 'Silent Killer' Sep 15, 2009
Although there is a blood test called CA-125 that can detect a protein produced by some ovarian cancers, doctors says it's not a good screening tool for two reasons: Some ovarian tumors don't produce enough of this protein to be detected, and the protein can also be produced by benign conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, even pregnancy. Health Library. (CNN)
Women need health care reform, stat! Sep 15, 2009
She had fibroids, a common condition of the uterus. But because Celia couldn t afford to see a doctor, her fibroids grew unchecked to the point of interfering with her monthly cycles ... If she had health coverage, her fibroids could have been managed by a solution as simple as birth control pills, sparing the toll her illness took on her family, her coworkers, and everyone else who depends on her. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Call for fewer hysterectomy ops Sep 11, 2009
Heavy menstrual bleeding, also called menorrhagia, can be caused by conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids and hormonal imbalance, and can severely impair a women's quality of life. Women need to be informed of the risks and benefits of each surgical option before decisions are made. (BBC News -- UK)
Repros Therapeutics finds funding Sep 9, 2009
After Repros (NASDAQ: RPRX) stopped the trials, it received a from shareholders alleging that the company misrepresented itself in news releases regarding the results of clinical trials for Proellex, a drug Repros had been testing for the treatment of chronic symptomatic uterine fibroids, anemia associated with this condition and endometriosis. Then late last week, Austin law firm LLP formally filed the securities class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District... (Houston Business Journal, TX)
• Acid-reflux medication may lead to anemia Sep 3, 2009
Ultrasound is ordered to rule out uterine fibroids or to identify other causes of heavy menstrual bleeding. Unfortunately for your partner, he was late being diagnosed and his quality of life suffered dramatically. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Repros in critical condition Aug 24, 2009
Repros voluntarily halted trials of the company s most promising drug, being tested to treat uterine fibroids, when patients reported severe side effects. According to the filing, the publicly traded firm had only $2. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Non-invasive Brain Surgery Moves A Step Closer Aug 20, 2009
14, 2008) The treatment of uterine fibroids with 3T MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is safe, noninvasive and effective, according to a recent study. According to the study, at 6 month follow-up, there. (Science Daily)
Interventional Radiology Treatment For Uterine Fibroids: Safe, Nonsurgical Option Aug 18, 2009
17, 2009) Uterine fibroid embolization a minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment for women that cuts off blood flow to painful fibroids to kill the tumors is highlighted as an appropriate treatment for women in a Clinical Therapeutics article in the Aug. 13 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine ... "UFE (also called uterine artery embolization or UAE) is a safe, effective and minimally invasive option for women to consider. This is especially significant news for the more... (Science Daily)
Repros faces possible bankruptcy Aug 18, 2009
Proellex was being tested in the treatment of uterine fibroids and related conditions. Separately, shareholders have filed a class action lawsuit against the company and certain officers, alleging that the results of some Proellex trials were misrepresented. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Repros facing class action lawsuit Aug 12, 2009
The complaint alleges that the company misrepresented itself in news releases regarding the results of clinical trials for Proellex, a drug the company had been testing for the treatment of chronic symptomatic uterine fibroids, anemia associated with this condition and endometriosis. On Aug. 3, Repros stopped trials of the drug citing patient safety after research found the occurrence of clinically significant increases in liver enzymes in nine patients given doses of 25 milligrams or more of... (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Civil Securities Claims Against Repros Therapeutics Inc. Being Investigated by The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. Aug 6, 2009
NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential securities claims against Repros Therapeutics, Inc. ("Repros") (Nasdaq: - ) pertaining to allegations that Repros misled investors about adverse events in the Company's clinical trials of Proellex which ultimately led the Company to suspend its clinical trials for Proellex, a drug it is developing for the treatment of chronic symptomatic uterine fibroids, anemia associated with this... (Primezone Releases)
Patient safety puts brakes on Repros trial Aug 4, 2009
Repros (NASDAQ: RPRX) has been working on Proellex for the treatment of chronic symptomatic uterine fibroids, anemia associated with this condition and endometriosis. Trials were expected to be completed in September but, instead, the company will work with the at that time to discuss future testing of the drug. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Avoiding hysterectomy: Major interventional radiology E-collection info available Jul 15, 2009
For the first time, the Society of Interventional Radiology has assembled a major electronic collection of professional articles about uterine artery embolization, a treatment directed toward a number of conditions involving the uterusmost often adverse health effects that may occur due to the presence of uterine fibroids ... Uterine fibroids are very common noncancerous growths that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus ... Hysterectomy, surgical removal of the uterus performed by a... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
After a Hysterectomy Jul 14, 2009
Some of the most common causes are uterine fibroids, abnormal vaginal bleeding, cervical dysplasia, endometriosis, and uterine prolapse. Uterine Fibroids Fibroids tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus and are usually of a benign (non-cancerous) nature ... Some women with fibroids will not have symptoms. (Suite101.com)
A Swiss Team Uses Transcranial MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound to Treat Patients With Functional Brain Disorders Jul 14, 2009
" Neurosurgeons currently treat patients with functional neurological disorders such as neuropathic pain or Parkinson's disease by inserting a tiny probe through the cranium and brain to reach and ablate damaged tissue. "The more traditional invasive treatment works to alleviate pain and other symptoms, however it exposes the patient to complications, including infections, bleeding and damage to surrounding brain tissue," Dr. Jeanmonod explained. "Also, only patients whose target tissue lies in... (Canada Newswire)
A gentler choicefor a hysterectomy Jul 8, 2009
It requires a heavier anesthetic, a longer stay in the hospital and also a longer recuperation period," he said. On the other hand, a woman's specific condition, the size of her uterus or anatomy in that area, "may provide greater risk to do it in a more minimally invasive way," Dr. Brungo added. "If you have a uterus laden with fibroids and it has a 12-week gestational size, that's going to be more difficult to do vaginally, let alone laparoscopically. In addition, if previous infection or... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Non-invasive Brain Surgery: Successful Neurosurgery With Transcranial MR-guided High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Jun 23, 2009
For quite some years, HIFU has been used for the treatment of uterine fibroids and tumors of the prostate gland ... 14, 2008) The treatment of uterine fibroids with 3T MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is safe, noninvasive and effective, according to a recent study. (Science Daily)
Periods: What's normal, what's not, what to do Jun 18, 2009
Heavy flow could mean fibroids, benign tumors in uterus ... You may have fibroids, benign tumors in the uterus; they distort the uterine wall, which can worsen bleeding when you shed the uterine lining during your period ... (Fibroids are not the same as polyps. (CNN -- Health)
Baird unit invests in Interlace Medical Jun 16, 2009
Proceeds from the Series C financing will be used to begin commercialization of the MyoSure system, a minimally invasive treatment to remove intrauterine fibroids and polyps, Baird and Framingham, Mass. -based Interlace said Monday. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Bleeding disorders going undiagnosed; new guidelines to help Jun 2, 2009
"Sometimes they think hormones are the cause, or fibroids," says James. "In some cases they recommend removal of the uterus or offer another gynecologic explanation when the real contributing factor is a blood clotting disorder.". (EurekAlert!)
Treating Infertility May 20, 2009
Other female infertility causes such as endometriosis, fibroids and ovarian cysts can be surgically treated through laparoscopy or keyhole surgery. Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). (Suite101.com)
NURSE’S NOTES - Women have surgery options May 20, 2009
Many women have to have gynecologic surgery in their lives, due to conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, excessive bleeding, or cervical or uterine cancer. In fact, hysterectomy procedures are the second most common surgical intervention for women in the United States. (Missoulian, MT)
FOXSexpert: When Sex Hurts May 15, 2009
Medical problems, like pelvic inflammatory disease, fibroids, vulval vestibulitis, or inflammation of the uterine lining. Vaginismus, a condition in which the vaginal muscles are extremely tight. (Fox News)
Octomom to Have Half Her Uterus Removed May 9, 2009
Suleman told she is having the procedure because doctors found benign fibroids growing in her uterus. They re worried there could be, like, pre-cancerous cells, Suleman said. (Fox News)
Fertility expert uses many tools to help couples conceive Apr 8, 2009
Uterine abnormalities such as fibroids, polyps or abnormal shapes of the uterus can stop a woman from being able to conceive until corrected ... We offer ovulation induction using various types of medications (clomiphene, letrozole, Follistim, Menopur), insemination with partner s sperm or anonymous donor sperm, operative laparoscopy for treatment of endometriosis and pelvic adhesions, operative hysteroscopy for removal of polyps or uterine septums, myomectomy (removal of fibroids), and tubal... (Winona Daily News, MN)
InSightec Ltd. Announces US$15 Million Investment Round Mar 19, 2009
InSightec's President and CEO, Dr. Kobi Vortman said, "We are very proud in the ongoing trust we are receiving from our investors that share our vision that this technology is the enabler of the next generation operating room that will be a non-invasive and outpatient operating room." "The ExAblate(R) 2000 treatments of uterine fibroids continue to grow globally with excellent clinical results driving market adoption in more than 70 leading sites globally and over 4500 women treated worldwide.... (Canada Newswire)
Reader argues against test for all women Feb 21, 2009
This is a nonspecific test that can generate abnormal results for a number of reasons, to include fibroids and endometriosis. If I referred each abnormality to my local oncologists, they would throw up their arms in dismay, having to sort out a plethora of possibilities in an attempt to determine the real cause for the elevated readings. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Pregnancy Possible After Fibroid Treatment Feb 7, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For young women with fibroids -- benign tumors inside the uterus that can lead to pain, abnormal bleeding and other symptoms -- a treatment called uterine artery embolization (UAE) does not harm fertility, according to results of a study conducted in Spain. Hysterectomy, the traditional operation for fibroids, solves the problem of painful uterine fibroids by removing the uterus completely ... To further characterize the effect of UAE on fertility, Dr. Isabel Pinto... (MEDLINEplus)
