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Tens of thousands more will have an angioplasty or other X-ray-guided procedure to prop open clogged coronary arteries, shrink uterine fibroids and diagnose and other illnesses. "In general, these procedures are of benefit to Canadians since they allow a shorter stay in hospital and reduce the need for surgery. However, the risks of cancer and deterministic effects [injuries] are not negligible," according to the Health Canada document, obtained by Ottawa researcher Ken Rubin. (Canada.com)
More of this story Jun 14, 2006
They include: mood swings, cramps, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic breasts, thinning hair, hot flashes, and unexpected weight gain. Precaution regarding medicine might not be sufficient to stave off elevated estrogen, however. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Dartmouth Researchers Test New Technique To Examine Breast Tissue Jun 1, 2006
-- Uterine fibroids (leiomyomata, singular leiomyoma) are the most common neoplasm in females, and may affect about of 25 % of white and 50% of black women during the reproductive. . (Science Daily)
New Clinical Trial Seeks To Find Better Ways Of Treating Uterine Fibroids May 28, 2006
They are examining the overall effectiveness of different agents used to destroy uterine fibroids - a discovery that could lead to more answers about the durability of a procedure called Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) ... Uterine fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumors of the uterus that affect an estimated 20-40% of women, and for many, cause symptoms disrupting the quality of their lives ... Uterine Fibroids affect more than six million women in the U.S. each year. (Science Daily)
Penn researchers start new clinical trial to examine ways to improve treatment of uterine fibroids May 27, 2006
Uterine fibroids affect the health and quality of life of more than six million women in the US every year ... They are examining the overall effectiveness of different agents used to destroy uterine fibroids - a discovery that could lead to more answers about the durability of a procedure called Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) ... Uterine fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumors of the uterus that affect an estimated 20-40% of women, and for many, cause symptoms disrupting the quality of... (EurekAlert!)
Hope For Women With Uterine Fibroids May 13, 2006
Women who want to become pregnant but suffer from uterine fibroids have new reasons to be optimistic. Uterine fibroids are benign, or noncancerous, tumors of muscle and connective tissue that develop within, or are attached to, the uterine wall ... Until recently, a hysterectomy remained the only proven permanent solution for uterine fibroids. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Gold continues to hit new highs May 11, 2006
Protein Polymer Technologies, a San Diego-based company that specializes in protein design and synthesis, said that it has filed an application with the Food and Drug Administration to expand the labeled indications of Surgica's embolization products to include treatment of hypervascular tumors including uterine fibroids, liver and renal tumors. Protein Polymer completed a license agreement with Surgica last year. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Community News Briefs Apr 21, 2006
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow on or in the muscles of the uterus ... Join us for a free lecture to learn about uterine fibroids and the latest innovative therapies that may help eliminate them without surgery. (North County Times)
Angiotech presents positive Adhibit(TM) data at the 19th annual European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology Apr 7, 2006
About the Study This randomized, controlled, single-blind, clinical study was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Adhibit in reducing the incidence and severity of post-operative adhesions when applied immediately after the removal of uterine fibroids (myomectomy surgery). The study was conducted at six investigational sites in Europe, Canada, and the Netherlands Antilles. (PR Newswire)
Ovary Removal May Up Dementia Risk Apr 7, 2006
He suggests that women who have the kinds of problems that result in hysterectomy -- such as uterine fibroids or endometriosis -- have some underlying defect in the way their bodies use estrogen. In another study he presented at the AAN meeting, Rocca found that women with Parkinson's disease tend to have defects in certain estrogen-related genes. (FOX News)
Abortion drug could be the new pill Mar 30, 2006
University of Edinburgh researcher David Baird, who conducted the trials on RU486 as a form of contraception, said the drug could be used to treat uterine fibroids, endometriosis and abnormal gynaecological bleeding. However, he acknowledged there would be opposition to the abortion drug becoming widely used to prevent pregnancy. (Australian)
Excerpt: The Anti-Abortion Paradox Feb 17, 2006
Today, U.S. medical researchers are making up for lost time, exploring Mifeprex's potential in treating breast cancer, Cushing's syndrome, endometriosis, glaucoma, meningiomas, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, uterine fibroids, brain tumors and even bipolar depression. With breast cancer alone, it is believed that Mifeprex presents the opportunity to treat 40 percent of all tumors. (AlterNet.org)
Focused Ultrasound Effective Against Fibroids Feb 11, 2006
"This is the first large study using MR-guided focused ultrasound surgery for uterine fibroids and demonstrates successful symptom reduction at 6 and 12 months with a low rate of adverse events," lead investigator Dr. Elizabeth A. Stewart told Reuters Health. Stewart, of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston and colleagues note in the medical journal Fertility and Sterility that fibroids lead to more than a third of hysterectomies. (MEDLINEplus)
Procedure That Shrinks Fibroids Speeds Recovery Feb 8, 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For the treatment of uterine fibroids, a minimally invasive procedure called uterine artery embolization (UAE) that shrinks fibroids by cutting off their blood supply is as effective as removing fibroids with an operation called myomectomy, a study confirms ... Uterine fibroids can cause excessive menstrual bleedings, pelvic pain, and frequent urination ... For their study, Goodwin, of the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System and colleagues at 16 US centers... (MEDLINEplus)
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