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Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 3rd, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Women's Health Weekly | Other Publications
Endocrinology - Gender bias in child growth evaluations may miss disease in girls
Multiple Sclerosis - Genetic variant may explain why women develop MS more than men
Obstetrics - Progesterone treatment decreases preterm birth rate
Osteoporosis - Researchers' findings advance osteoporosis research
Toxoplasmosis - Physicians recommend screening for all pregnant women, newborns
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Aneurysm organization comments on task force's recommendations
Adolescent Health - Study finds link between self-mutilation and risky sexual behavior in teens
Adverse Drug Reaction - Antidepressants used during pregnancy linked to neonatal withdrawal syndrome
Adverse Drug Reaction - Bone density appears to recover after girls discontinue injected contraceptive
Alcohol Use - Women gain slightly higher health benefit than men from imbibing alcohol
Allergy Medicine - Maternal and fetal IFN-gamma production is closely linked, study suggests
Alzheimer Disease - Trial enrollment completed for DURIN-based leuprolide product candidate
Atrial Fibrillation - Lone atrial fibrillation is associated with bleeding and thromboembolism
Bacterial Vaginosis - New over-the-counter medication for vaginal infections introduced
Birth Defects - Number of neural tube birth defects halved in Utah
Breast Cancer - Breast carcinoma cell line is resistant to DNA-damaging drugs
Breast Cancer - Breast myoepitheliomas should be managed as potentially malignant tumors
Breast Cancer - CYP17 gene variant interactions affect breast density, possibly cancer risk
Breast Cancer - Common variant of CASP8 gene associated with reduced risk of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Compound extracted from rare plant shows therapeutic promise
Breast Cancer - Enzyme identified that activates cancer cell growth and invasion
Breast Cancer - Estrogen receptor genetic variants and cancer risk investigated
Breast Cancer - Ethnic differences in breast density to be examined
Breast Cancer - FDA approves InSite Her-2/neu Kit
Breast Cancer - Fashionable to Care program launches to support breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Identification of second breast cancer gene announced
Breast Cancer - Maine professor recounts battle with breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Medical imaging company plays role in clinical trial of drug for breast cancer
Breast Cancer - New immunotherapeutic approach evaluated for advanced disease
Breast Cancer - Obesity and weight gain associated with poorer breast cancer survival
Breast Cancer - Platelet-derived LAP supports progression of osteolytic bone metastases in mice
Breast Cancer - Radar-based imaging system penetrates dense breast tissue
Breast Cancer - Recent findings in breast cancer described
Breast Cancer - Study seeks to clarify hypothyroidism/breast cancer association
Breast Cancer - Tamoxifen treatment reduces patients' risk of heart disease
Breast Cancer - Technology company uses virtual clones to predict breast cancer therapy
Breast Implants - Review looks at infection in breast implants
Breastfeeding - Breast pump maker sponsors surveys
Business & Finance - Dendrimer-focused company added to list of leading nanotechnology stocks for '05
Business & Finance - Pharmaceutical company reports results for the 2004 fourth quarter and full year
Business Update - Mammography system sold in Italy
Business Update - PREVU* POC Skin Sterol Test available for sale in Canada, U.S. markets
Cancer Genetics - BRCA2-related protein repairs broken DNA
Cancer Genetics - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of cancer genetics
Cancer Research - U.S. government releases updated list of cancer-causing agents
Cancer Therapy - $10M funds study to determine men's role in HPV transmission
Cancer Therapy - As2 O3 causes caspase-independent cell death in cervical cancer cells
Cancer Therapy - Pharma company announces orphan drug designation accepted for RX-0201
Carcinogenesis - Findings describe new data in carcinogenesis research
Cardiology - Fitness company offers 5 tips to help women fight heart disease
Cardiovascular Disease - Companies partner with NHLBI to increase women's heart health awareness
Cervical Cancer - IL-10, TNF-alpha levels may indicate stage of cervical lesions induced by HPV
Cervical Cancer - Researchers' data advance cervical cancer research
Chernobyl Cancer Risk - Statistically significant cancer increase in most contaminated Chernobyl region
Child Development - Maternal, fetal genetic factors affect long-term obesity, diabetes, CVD risk
Child Development - Mom's job may affect her teen's well-being and education
Chlamydia Trachomatis - Data from screening pilot study suggest annual rescreening for young people
Chlamydia Trachomatis - Genetic basis of chlamydial pathobiologic diversity studied
Collaborations - Pharmaceutical companies agree to collaborate on phase 3 ADHD drug candidate
Congenital Heart Disease - Maternal p200 antibody levels correlate with degree of fetal heart damage
Contraception - Combined OC/HIV association may be due to CCR5 upregulation on lymphocytes
Contraception - Parents divided about notification laws for minors' access to contraception
Correction - Bonefos receives FDA approvable letter as adjuvant treatment of breast cancer
Culture and Society - Unlike Superman, Super Mom is real
Depression - Cultural, immigration-related issues are risk factors for Soviet women in U.S.
Depression - Mother's depression associated with child's antisocial behavior
Depression - Over-the-counter supplement appears effective for midlife depression
Depression - Study finds premenstrual exacerbation of depression is common
Dermatology - Cytokinin-based anti-aging product reviewed at Sundance festival
Diagnostics - Czech Republic signs CT Laser Mammography agreement
Diagnostics - DOBI Medical signs new distributors in Brazil and the Netherlands
Diagnostics - Technology company introduces ImageChecker LS CAD system
Diet & Nutrition - Grain Foods Foundation launches public education campaign on benefits of bread
Diet & Nutrition - Melanocortin receptor subtype-4 selective agonist improves metabolic parameters
Diet & Nutrition - Pennsylvania health secretary celebrates heart health month with some advice
Diet & Nutrition - Survey indicates Americans struggle with losing weight, fail to keep it off
Diet & Nutrition - Wellness initiative teaches kids how to fight obesity through knowledge
Diet and Nutrition - Long-term ovo-lacto vegetarian diet impairs pregnant women's vitamin B-12 status
Diet and Nutrition - Mean beverage-caffeine intake by U.S. consumers is within safe levels
Diet and Nutrition - Milk, fruits, and vegetables may help reduce disability risk
Diet and Nutrition - Probiotics don't boost soy's cholesterol-lowering effect in older women
Disease Management - Agreement on cardiovascular endpoints assessed based on WHI data
Disease Transmission - Risk factors for HIV transmission among black women studied
Down Syndrome - Early, non-invasive method to assess Down syndrome risk a success
Drug Development - Cancer-focused drug company expands development program for lead cancer drug
Drug Development - Combidex to be reviewed by U.S. FDA Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee
Drug Development - FDA approves nasal spray for B12 deficiencies
Drug Development - SERM plus 17beta-estradiol may have promise against breast cancer or as HRT
Dyspnea - Measurement of BNP decreased time and cost of treatment in women with dyspnea
Eating Disorders - Bio-feedback-based treatment for eating disorders now available in U.S.
Eating Disorders - CD-ROM offers self help for people with bulimia
Endocrinology - Excess prenatal glucocorticoid exposure associated with later disorders
Endocrinology - New field - intracrinology - describes local formation of sex steroids
Endocrinology - Sex hormone metabolite reduces stress, anxiety in female rats
Environmental Health - Group warns U.S. EPW to exclude carbon monoxide from Clear Skies Act of 2005
Exercise Research - Daily running wheel activity in mice is affected by genetic background and sex
Exercise and Health - Exercise settings influence social physique anxiety of females
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Finance - Conpany researching sexual function therapies reports 2004 Q4, full-year results
Finance - Cord Partners' parent company commences trading
Finance - Drug developer announces acceleration of employee stock option vesting
Finance - Maker of DNA and RNA testing systems reports increased revenues
Finance - Maker of store-brand health products reports third quarter 2005 results
Finance - Medical products provider announces financial results
Finance - Pharmaceutical company reports record revenues for FY2005 Q3 and 9 months
Finance - Prochieve maker restructures certain expenses to be reduced by 60% in 2005
Finance - Urological devics company reports fiscal 2Q 2005 results, profitable quarter
Fitness - Weight-loss and exercise study compares center- and home-based programs
Fitness & Wellness - Strength training for youth 7 years and older recommended by exercise council
Fitness & Wellness - Study links gender in workplace to worker loyalty, health and productivity
Food Safety - Maker of bacteria-inhibiting technology teams to launch process internationally
Gestational Diabetes - Smoking increases risk of gestational diabetes in nulliparous women
Gingivitis - Crest Pro-Health Rinse knocks out 99% of germs for oral health
Gynecologic Cancers - MIS plus X-linked clonality analysis helps diagnose synchronous tumors
Gynecology - Proangiogenic proteins flourish in endometrial growths
HIV/AIDS Screening - Group supports call for increased HIV screening, particularly for women
HIV/AIDS Testing - HIV testing campaign targets African American and Latina women
HIV/AIDS Therapy - New findings in the area of HIV/AIDS therapy detailed
Health Promotion - Group supports fitness as way to prevent heart disease
Health and Politics - Political aspects of Israel's IVF policy examined
Heart Failure - D-dimer is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular mortality
Heathcare Coverage - PET equipment maker comments on Medicare and Medcaid coverage for PET
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Age-related shrinkage of neocortex not seen in small study of women on HRT
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Recent findings illuminate research in hormone replacement therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Transdermal HRT delivery reviewed
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Transdermal gels and patches are as effective as oral HT formulations
Hormones - Striatin is scaffold for estrogen-mediated activation of signaling pathways
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - Listeria vaccines containing PEST sequences are adjuvants for HPV16 E7
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - Plasmid encoding HPV DNA improved immunogenicity against HPV infection
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - Synthetic HPV16 E7 protein is immunogenic in the TC-1 mouse tumor model
Hypertension - Data suggest defining optimal BP of <100/70 mm Hg
Hypertension - Influence of hypertension on cognitive decline in Alzheimer dementia clarified
Hypothyroidism - Study confirms negative cognitive effect of untreated maternal hypothyroidism
Imaging - Mammographic image analysis method detects, measures changes in breast density
Legal Issues - Ruling that embryo is a person could have chilling effect
Liposuction - Plastic surgeon explains procedures and purposes of liposuction
Luteal Phase Defect - "No convincing evidence" that LPD causes reproductive problems, paper says
Malignant Melanoma - FDA grants IND status to malignant melanoma compound
Memory - Nonhuman primate males more susceptible to cognitive decline than females
Menopause - Follitropin receptor knockout mice model women's age-related changes
Menstruation - Researchers suggest early and current menstrual experiences may be related
Mergers & Acquisitions - Newborn technology company completes acquisition of Bridgetech Holdings
Metabolism - Sibutramine improves fat distribution, IR in Korean obese nondiabetic women
Mycoplasma Infection - M. genitalium infection doesn't appear affect pregnancy outcome
Neurology - Infection in newborn rats exhibit memory problems during later immune challenge
Neurology - Mother's work schedule may impact child's cognitive development
Nociception - Emotional reactivity involved in gender differences in pain sensitivity
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Company Initiates phase I/II clinical trial of PT-523 in NSCLC
Nutrition - Growth and diet quality studied, influence on attainment of walking clarified
Obesity - Genetics research unlocks a key regulator of weight in women
Obstetrics - Future of tocolytics in preterm labor questioned
Obstetrics - LEEP treatment increases risk of preterm delivery in future pregnancies
Obstetrics - Most antenatal coagulation screening is unnecessary
Obstetrics - New findings in obstetrics described
Obstetrics - PDE4 inhibitors may be therapeutic target to prevent premature birth
Obstetrics - Paper: More can be done to prevent cerebral damage in preterm infants
Obstetrics - Pollutants, stress from WTC collapse had some effect on area birth outcomes
Obstetrics - Proteomics technology detects proteins associated with premature birth
Obstetrics - Research add new data to obstetrics body of knowledge
Obstetrics - Researchers call for prenatal screening for parasitic infection
Obstetrics - Study finds markers for premature birth risk at the molecular level
Obstetrics - Women successfully treated to prevent preterm labor at low risk for recurrence
Oncology - Lamivudine prevents hepatitis B reactivation during breast cancer therapy
Oncology - Microarray discerns DNA changes in microdissected ovarian cancer specimens
Osteoporosis - Modest exercise-induced weight loss associated with reduced BMD in older women
Ovarian Cancer - Endometrioid carcinomas have lower MIS rate and PTEN changes than uterine type
Ovarian Cancer - Immunohistochemical expression of cadherin-catenin complex studied
Ovarian Cancer - Lower BMI, more physical activity helps reduce risk in Swedish study
Patents - Companies enter cross-license and settlement agreement for HPV vaccine patents
Pediatric Safety - Study of children in car crashes shows teen drivers pose risk to child occupants
Peptide Receptors - Guanylyl cyclase B receptor analyzed, critical reproductive roles revealed
Perimenopause - Inexpensive, practical pencil-and-paper measure of menorrhagia validated
Personnel - Breast-imaging equipment company names Patti Pavey director of medical education
Personnel - Healthcare company appoints three clinicians to its U.S. medical team
Pharmaceutical Research - Journal focuses on gender differences and medications
Philanthropy - Retail shoe company donates $570,000 to breast cancer foundation
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Beta-cell dysfunction may be a key determinant of PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Family history of type 2 diabetes increases risk for women with PCOS
Postpartum Depression - HSP-hormone withdrawal protocol may be useful animal model of PPD
Prenatal Medicine - PET/MRI scans may help unravel mechanisms of prenatal drug damage
Preventive Medicine - Triedix changes name to reflect baby boomer's demand for preventive healthcare
Preventive Medicine - Women can take steps to prevent heart disease
Primary Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome - Impaired endothelial function more prominent in arterial vs. venous involvement
Russell-Silver Syndrome - Molecular screening detects maternal uniparental disomy of chromosome 7
Sex Steroids - Sex steroids reduce DNasel accessibility of androgen receptor promoter in brain
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Infertility association receives second federal grant on embryo donation
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Mississippi bill requires parental consent for teen birth control
Sexual and Reproductive Health - Progesterone therapy could prevent thousands of preterm births
Sexual and Reproductive Health - Supplemental NDA confirmed for lasofoxifene as a treatment for vaginal atrophy
Smallpox Vaccine - Safety of vaccinia immune globulin during pregnancy reviewed
Stress - Perimenopausal women's menstrual cycle slightly effected by stress
Stress - Telomere shortening is accelerated in women in response to life stress
Stress - Women leaving IT field due to work/family balance pressures
Stroke - Migraine headaches may have stroke risk
Thrombosis - Study investigates association of thrombosis with antiphospholipid antibodies
Urinary Tract Infection - A sugar shows therapeutic promise for chronic UTI
Venous Thromboembolism - Raloxifene doesn't increase activated protein C resistance, unlike combined HRT
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