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Women's Health Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . February 10th, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Women's Health Weekly | Other Publications

Adverse Drug Reaction - Common antidepressants lower effects of tamoxifen in many women

Hypertension - Higher folate intake associated with decreased risk of hypertension in women

Myocardial Infarction - Heart attacks in U.K. women not being picked up, despite new guidance

Obstetrics - Study links maternal depression to babies' low birth weights

Toxicology - Endocrine disruption in puberty may predispose females to later disease

Abortion - Surgical abortion has higher rate of successful outcome than medical method

Abortion - WHO: More and larger trials needed to compare medical and surgical abortions

Addiction Medicine - Impulsivity is a predictor of smoking and alcohol consumption

Adverse Drug Reaction - Use of antiepileptic drugs for epilepsy and other conditions can affect fetus

Alcohol Use - Cardiovascular benefit from alcohol slightly higher for women than men

Alcohol Use - Rat pups reared by ethanol-consuming dam voluntarily drink more ethanol later

Alzheimer Disease - Study finds association between amygdala volume and ER-alpha gene variations

Anorexia Nervosa - Nutritional rehabilitation effects in anorexia patients reported

Assisted Reproduction - Doctors who aided 66-year-old mother may face ethics investigation in Romania

Assisted Reproduction - Few fertility clinics have policies for deciding who to help get pregnant

Assisted Reproduction - Reproductive services company contracts with California fertility center

Assisted Reproduction - Study emphasizes need for U.S. eligibility guidelines

Assisted Reproduction - Study: Intrauterine insemination using GnRH antagonist has its place in ART

Atherosclerosis - Gender-specific factors modulate atherosclerosis phenotype in rat study

Atherosclerosis - Impaired HDL antioxidant activity found in healthy postmenopausal women

Atherosclerosis - Researchers' data advance atherosclerosis research

Breast Cancer - Adding radiotherapy to chemotherapy improves high-risk patients' survival

Breast Cancer - Annual mammogram, doctor visits are enough for breast cancer follow-up

Breast Cancer - Bonefos approved as adjuvant treatment of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer coalition launches Pennsylvania funding program for research

Breast Cancer - COBRA1 inhibits AP-1 transcriptional activity in transfected cells

Breast Cancer - Chemotherapeutic drug gets 2 new European approvals as breast cancer treatment

Breast Cancer - Deficient DNA repair capacity associated with increased cancer risk

Breast Cancer - Findings describe new data in breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - Gene vaccine protects mice against development of HER2/neu breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Hispanics may have different breast cancer phenotype than non-Hispanic whites

Breast Cancer - IL-2 cultures fail to measure chromosomal radiosensitivity in study patients

Breast Cancer - Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation expands collaboration with SIDMAP

Breast Cancer - Job stress is not a risk factor

Breast Cancer - MIB-1 and c-erbB-2 expression influence tumor cell morphology

Breast Cancer - Nomogram of limited value in predicting non-SLN involvement after SN+ biopsy

Breast Cancer - Pre-biopsy breast massages transport epithelial cells to sentinel lymph nodes

Breast Cancer - Progesterone receptor by immunohistochemistry predicts breast cancer outcome

Breast Cancer - Prognostic value of intra-tumoral estradiol level determined

Breast Cancer - Pure antiestrogens yield higher response rates than SERMs

Breast Cancer - Radiation found useful in breast cancer after surgery

Breast Cancer - Reclassification sought for Biofield diagnostic system

Breast Cancer - Researchers present mastectomy pain management techniques at conference

Breast Cancer - STK15 may be a low-penetrance type breast-cancer susceptibility gene

Breast Cancer - Screening program in Europe deemed a success

Breast Cancer - Shoppers fight breast cancer at outlet mall chain's annual awareness day

Breast Cancer - U.S. FDA approves Abraxane, first in new class of protein-bound particle drugs

Breast Cancer - U.S. FDA approves albumin-bound nanoparticle paclitaxel for breast cancer

Breast Implants - Recent findings in breast implants described

Business Update - Genyx sale complete; FDA approves urethral bulking agent

Business Update - Hawaiian healthcare system signs renewal agreement with MedAssets

Business Update - Pharmaceutical company completes level 1 American Depositary Receipts Program

Business Update - Pharmaceutical company updates 2005 first half milestones

Cancer Genetics - Long-term OC use reduces ovarian cancer risk among BRCA1/2 carriers

Cancer Genetics - Sequence comparison made of primate BRCA1 loci and corresponding proteins

Cancer Therapy - Oncolytic vesicular stomatitis virus localizes in breast cancer cells

Cancer Therapy - Pharma company receives FDA fast track status for anorexia/cachexia treatment

Cancer Vaccine - Immunological prevention of multigene cancer syndrome

Cardiology - E2 blocks cardioprotection vs. ischemia/reperfusion injury in female rat heart

Cardiology - Study identified sex-specific differences in hypertrophic signaling

Cardiovascular Disease - U.S. FDA grants priority review for ACEON sNDA

Cervical Cancer - Adding multiple HPV types to DNA tests may lead to unnecessary exams

Cervical Cancer - Interventions needed to increase Pap testing among Vietnamese women in the U.S.

Cervical Cancer - Lack of population-based screening in Ireland blamed for higher disease rate

Cervical Cancer - Psychological costs of inadequate Pap test results need to be addressed

Cervical Cancer - Report on cervical cancer by women in office shows no state excels in prevention

Cervical Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in cervical cancer research

Cervical Dysplasia - Vaccine to treat cervical dysplasia licensed to Cancer Research Technology

Cognitive Function - Moderate alcohol intake may reduce older women's risk of dementia

Contraception - Childbirth affects views of peripartum women on contraceptive methods

Coronary Heart Disease - Normal SPECT/positive ECG pattern doesn't rule out severe CAD

Culture & Society - Young East German women tend to prefer delaying pregnancy, staying unmarried

Cystic Fibrosis - Age-related rise in blood pressure is lower in older female CF gene carriers

Depression - Researchers hope monkeys can provide new insights into depression

Dermatology - Skin Solutions RX joins medical spa company to offer skin care treatments

Diagnostics - AmpliChip CYP450 test receives U.S. FDA clearance

Diagnostics - Company completes ELISA CA-125 tumor marker development

Diet & Nutrition - Effect of placental function on fatty acid needs during pregnancy studied

Diet & Nutrition - Hershey Foods launches contest to find Snacking Smart Ambassador

Diet and Nutrition - Nonprofit wheat organization issues statement on the new dietary guidelines

Diet and Nutrition - Two new studies show benefits of soybean oil in reducing risk of heart disease

Diet and Nutrition - U.S. surgeon general's 2005 'Year of the Healthy Child' agenda applauded

Disease Associations - Metabolic syndrome associated with CHD and atherosclerosis

Disease Prevention - Recreational physical activity pre- and during pregnancy reduces GMD risk

Domestic Violence - Abused poor women less likely to be in stable relationships

Drug Delivery - Glucomannan delays ethinyl estradiol oral absorption in rabbits

Drug Development - Availability of DNA-produced human growth hormone for AGHD in U.S. announced

Eating Disorders - Anorexia nervosa can present occultly as a disorder of specific organs

Eating Disorders - Attachment predicts treatment completion of hospital program by women with AN

Embryonic Stem Cell Research - RA-induced female ESC differentiation does not always accompany X-inactivation

Endocrinology - PACAP linked to circadian and episodic release of pituitary LH

Endometrial Cancer - Mayo Clinic recommends broadening treatment to prevent disease recurrence

Endometriosis - Preoperative MRI useful for diagnosis when ureteral involvement is suspected

Estradiol - Tamoxifen produces a variable, region-specific pattern of brain ER occupancy

Estrogen - Estrogen-mediated uterine growth studied, critical role of Wnt revealed

Finance - Nutritional supplement company announces fiscal 2005 second quarter results

Finance - Pharmaceutical company issues guidance for first quarter of 2005

Fitness - Exercise improves three measures of heart protection

Gastroenterology - Risk factors for gallstones in pregnancy identified

Genomics - Polymorphism is not associated within the bradykinin 2 receptor gene

Gestation - Review describes the pathophysiology of increased nuchal translucency

Gynecologic Cancers - Effects of ERT and combined HRT on neoplasia occurrence reviewed

Gynecologic Cancers - Pilot study of fluorescence spectroscopy screening trial reported successful

Gynecology - Guidelines for dealing with body piercings during laparoscopy presented

Gynecology - Recent findings in gynecology described

HIV/AIDS Research - TGF-beta inhibits HIV-1 in mammary epithelial cells

HIV/AIDS Therapy - NRTIs cross the placenta by simple diffusion and concentrate in amniotic fluid

HIV/AIDS Therapy - d4T with/without 3TC is an alternative to ZDV for HIV-infected pregnant women

Hip Replacement - Safety of postoperative sexual activity clarified

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Circulating adiponectin may contribute to lipid homeostasis in older women

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Enrollment completed for Phase III clinical trial for estrogen gel

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Estrogen therapy regimens have beneficial effect on cartilage

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Paper supports design of clinical studies on HRT effects

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Statin use recommended for HRT beyond menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis

Hypertension - Folate may cut blood pressure risk

Hypertension - Study describes drinking patterns that are associated with risk of hypertension

Hysterectomy - Vaginal hysterectomy leads to better outcomes than abdominal surgery

Infant Mortality - Death rate lower in white low birth weight babies in U.S. than black LBW babies

Insomnia - Insomnia and major depressive disorder preliminary trial results announced

Intelligence - Men and women use different brain areas to achieve similar IQ results

Legal Issues - Two doctors suspended for allegedly using bootleg Botox on patients

Mammography - Computer-assisted mammography may improve accuracy of reading

Melanoma - MIA level of questionable use for serum diagnostics in pregnant women, children

Menopause - Study in ovariectomized rat reveals 5-Ht2A receptor's thermoregulatory function

Mergers & Acquisitions - Constella group acquires international public health company

Mergers & Acquisitions - Online women's health company acquires Healthology, Inc. to expand offerings

Multiple Sclerosis - Abnormalities in sex hormones may contribute to brain damage of MS

Newborn Screening - Birth defect prevention agency calls for report on newborn screening

Nicotine Replacement Therapy - Transdermal nicotine replacement therapy patch efficacy same for both genders

Obstetrics - Acupuncture for labor pain management shows promise, but trial data are lacking

Obstetrics - Blood flow in the fetal liver linked to mother's slimness and diet

Obstetrics - Diagnosis and management of HELLP syndrome reviewed

Obstetrics - Fe supplementation is most effective when given early in pregnancy

Obstetrics - Gestational age-based approach to preterm PROM may help reduce morbidity

Obstetrics - Higher frequency of HLA-G null allele G*0105N found in Indian population

Obstetrics - IUGR in full-term newborns weighing >2,500 g is common

Obstetrics - Later-stage cancer in pregnant women isn't more aggressive

Obstetrics - New findings in the area of obstetrics described

Obstetrics - Pregnancy following bariatric surgery has special nutritional concerns

Obstetrics - Recent findings in obstetrics provide new insights

Obstetrics - Researchers' work adds to obstetrics body of knowledge

Obstetrics - Studies describe new findings in obstetrics research

Occlusive Stroke - Study of potassium provides a link between platelet biology and occlusive stroke

Oncology - Researchers describe findings in oncology studies

Osteoporosis - Calcitriol therapy boosts calcium absorption, may affect bone metabolism

Osteoporosis - Improved dosing regimens, novel mechanisms of action drive therapeutics markets

Osteoporosis - Researchers' data advance osteoporosis research

Osteoporosis - Thoracic kyphosis negatively associated with FR, AROM, muscle length

Ovarian Cancer - Carcinogenesis rat model develops human-like preneoplasia and neoplasia

Ovarian Cancer - Combining paclitaxel with NFkappaB inhibitor might boost efficacy of the former

Ovarian Cancer - Epigenetic-based therapies have potential to resensitize tumors to chemotherapy

Ovarian Cancer - Findings describe new data in ovarian cancer research

Ovarian Cancer - New findings in ovarian cancer described

Ovarian Cancer - No association found between ovulation-inducing drugs and increased cancer risk

Oxidative Stress - Oxidative stress in preterm infants; role of oxygenase and bilirubin revealed

Papillomavirus - Nested PCR with PGMY09/11 and GP5+/6+ primer sets improves HPV DNA detection

Parenthood - New parents tend to experience increased positive moods

Parenting - Study finds adult moms more affectionate with their infants than teen moms

Parkinson Disease - Parkinson disease studied, role of dietary iron restriction revealed

Patents - Notice of Allowance issued for blood test that detects cervical, other cancers

Pediatric Morbidity - U.S. surgeon general helps raise awareness of rise in premature births

Pediatrics - Factors identified that predict daughters' food restriction by parents

Philanthropy - Repertory theatre presents "Foreign Aids" to benefit AIDS organizations

Philanthropy - Sue and Bill Gross give $20 million to California hospital's Women's Pavilion

Philanthropy - Ten Florida organizations to receive $532,112 in grants from philanthropic group

Physiology - Heart is a site of leptin production and action in rats

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Function of pancreatic cells helps diagnose and treat PCOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Study provides evidence to support pathogenic role of androgens in PCOS

Premenstrual Syndrome - PMS carries high costs for employers

Preventive Medicine - Pennsylvania Medicaid health plan launches Sleep Safe program for new moms

Proteomics - Novel GABARAP family protein involved in GABA_A receptor transport

Reproductive Biology - Leptin may be involved in placental establishment in early pregnancy

Respiratory Medicine - Vitamin C intake during pregnancy linked to wheeze during child's second year

Rh Disease - Doctors report first birth using PGD to save baby from blood disease

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Biopharma company completes enrollment in two sexual dysfunction trials

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Parental notification wouldn't curb teen sex, survey finds

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Vaginal antibacterial, antifungal products licensed for marketing in Mexico

Stem Cell Research - Transplanted placenta-derived cells may treat ischemic diseases

Stroke - Senator McCain's wife participates in stroke awareness and fundraising event

Surgical Technology - Medical device company announces study demonstrating efficacy of ULTRAPRO

Surgical Technology - Vaginal laser cosmetic surgery offered at Michigan center

Syphilis - Diagnostics company adds syphilis test to its inventory

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Company introduces new platform for autoimmune disease drug discovery

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Genes in the interferon system important in SLE

Thyroid Disease - Women suffer from thyroid disease more than men

Toxoplasmosis - Recombinant antigens lack sensitivity to determine acute from chronic infection

Urinary Incontinence - Adjustment to TOT corrects postoperative voiding difficulty

Uterine Endometrial Adenocarcinoma - Progression of uterine EC accompanied by increased pRb1 pathway alterations

Vaccine Efficacy - Statistical tests to determine vaccine efficacy evaluated

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