OBGYN & Reproduction Week articles from July 2008

OBGYN & Reproduction Week archives from July 2008

Researchers from Hebrew University detail findings in breast cancer.
July 28, 2008... "Variation in penetrance estimates for BRCA1/2 carriers suggests that other environmental and genetic factors may modify cancer risk in carriers. The GSTM1, T1 and P1 isoenzymes are involved in metabolism of environmental carcinogens,"...

Studies from Hong Kong Polytechnic University provide new data on catheterization.(Report)
July 28, 2008... According to a study from Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, "There is a lack of research studies on periurethral cleansing before catheterization among home care patients. The purpose of this study was to compare the risk of acquiring...

Findings from A. Mohammadzadeh et al in endometriosis reported.
July 28, 2008... "Endometriosis is defined as the growth of endometrium outside of the uterus in ectopic places. Immune system disturbances have an important role in endometriosis which may lead to infertility," scientists writing in the Journal of Obstetrics...

New endometriosis study findings have been published by scientists at General Hospital.
July 28, 2008... According to a study from Italy, "Gastrointestinal involvement of endometriosis has been found in 3%-37% of menstruating women and exclusive localization on the ileum is very rare (1%-7%). Endometriosis of the distal ileum is an infrequent...

Studies from R. Gajbhiye and colleagues provide new data on endometriosis.
July 28, 2008... According to recent research from Bombay, India, "Endometriosis is defined as the growth of endometrial glands and stroma in ectopic locations. Its aetiology is multifactorial, but autoimmunity has been shown to play a role in its onset and...