Research Summaries

Risk Management
Risk Management
05/23/2021
High-intensity focused ultrasound is a promising noninvasive treatment option for uterine fibroids. However, the factors associated with a nonperfused volume ratio of at least 80% were previously unknown. ...
05/23/2021
surgery
surgery
06/23/2020
The researchers analyzed the results of 10 studies that compared outcomes associated with the noninvasive option vs traditional surgery for uterine fibroids.
06/23/2020
new medications
new medications
05/29/2020
The approval comes after results from 2 phase 3 trials showed that the medication significantly reduced the amount of heavy bleeding compared with placebo.
05/29/2020
Abdominal Pain
Abdominal Pain
02/13/2020
Alan Lucerna, DO; James Espinosa, MD; Nicholas Tomasello, DO; Victor Scali, DO
A previously healthy 34-year-old woman with no past surgical history presented to the emergency department reporting abdominal pain.
02/13/2020
fibrosis
fibrosis
11/03/2018
Prolactin may directly contribute to the fibrogenicity of uterine fibroids, according to the results of a new study from the University of Rochester Medical Center in New
11/03/2018
Women's Health
Women's Health
12/16/2015
New research examines a possible link between testosterone levels and uterine fibroids.
12/16/2015