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Women's Health Weekly

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

Drug Development - International trial of two anti-HIV microbicides begins

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Changing chemistry helps explain estrogen threat to the heart

Obstetrics - Inducing labor at 32 weeks is option in cases of premature membrane rupture

Sexually Transmitted Infections - Female sex hormones play a vital role in defense against STDs

Abdominal Hysterectomy - Bipolar vessel sealing does not reduce postoperative pain

Abortion - Arizona bill would let pharmacists invoke conscience clause

Aging - Health insurance database reveals high incidence of hip fracture in Taiwan

Alcohol Use - Wine keeps women's hearts beating healthily

Amniocentesis - New technique identifies fetal genetic material from amniotic fluid

Anesthesia - Maximum recommended doses of local anesthetics aren't evidence based

Asthma - Published study finds mother's asthma or allergies may increase risk of autism

At-Risk Populations - Marital strain increases women's risk of death, heart disease

At-Risk Populations - Sensation seeking and alcohol studied as factors in sexual risk behaviors

At-Risk Populations - Unemployed women at higher risk for cardiovascular disease

At-Risk Pregnancies - New technique may help detect fetal single gene disorders

Atherosclerosis - Neither polyphenols nor red wine reduce dyslipidemic women's risk

Atherosclerosis - Small-LDL particle link to endothelial dysfunction found in older women

Birth Defects - Researchers' findings advance birth defects research

Bone Health - Mechanisms of bone metabolism during lactation remain a mystery

Breast Cancer - Difference in survival rates between Denmark and Sweden investigated

Breast Cancer - Earlier fulvestrant use in heavily pretreated older women may be more effective

Breast Cancer - Findings in breast cancer provide new insights

Breast Cancer - Gene signature can predict metastasis

Breast Cancer - Higher enterolactone levels linked to lower risk of ERalpha-negative cancer

Breast Cancer - Hospital adopts technology for breast cancer diagnosis

Breast Cancer - Hypothyroidism associated with reduced breast cancer risk

Breast Cancer - MTHFR 677TT genotype may confer 40% decreased risk in postmenopausal women

Breast Cancer - Middle-age U.S. women who think their risk is low tend not to get mammograms

Breast Cancer - New findings in the area of breast cancer detailed

Breast Cancer - Recent findings in breast cancer provide new insights

Breast Cancer - Reports describe recent advances in breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - STK15 gene implicated in carcinogenesis

Breast Cancer - Use of standardized patients improves CBEs for U.S. military women

Business & Finance - Cytoskeleton-focused company reports $2.2M Q4 revenues, provides oncology update

Business Update - Glaxo makes $1.0 million payment, starts phase 2 studies of oral platelet drug

Business Update - Imaging company sells second CT laser mammography system in Italy

Business Update - Technology company announces new contract for CAD systems for mammography

Cancer Diagnosis - VEGF is not a satisfactory prognostic marker for breast cancer patients

Cancer Genetics - BRCA1 mutations estimated to be carried by over half a million U.S. Caucasians

Cancer Genetics - BRCA2, but not BRCA1, mutations account for familial ovarian cancer in Iceland

Cancer Genetics - NMR structure of C-terminal BRCT domain of BRCA1 described

Cancer Genetics - New BRCA1/2 and p53 mutations found in breast cancer patients from India

Cancer Research - Trial to study oral spray to reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea

Cancer Therapy - EPO induces cancer cell resistance to ionizing radiation and cisplatin

Cardiac Development - "Heart-sparing effect" is increased perfusion of coronary arteries in fetuses

Cardiology - Cost of thorough QT/QTc study may be reduced to 25-30% of the cost of simple ECG

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - Study provides an overview of rib and sternal fractures in non-survivors of CPR

Cardiovascular Disease - A-1087IL-10 allele is associated with cardiovascular disease in SLE

Cardiovascular Disease - Clinic awarded $17.22M grant to advance understanding of heart attacks

Cell Biology - Animal models may shed light on pregnancy-associated progenitor cells

Cervical Cancer - Partnership will conduct clinical trial of noninvasive cancer detection device

Cervical Cancer - Researchers' findings advance cervical cancer research

Cervical Cancer - Study in Ohio seeks participants for 5-year study about disease incidence

Chlamydia Trachomatis - U.K.'s proposed pilot project offering free testing in pharmacies raises issues

Collaborations - Agreement completed for rights to vaccines

Congestive Heart Failure - Thousands of heart failure deaths in U.K. are preventable, survey shows

Cosmetic Surgery - Concern over cosmetic injections by unlicensed doctor

Depression - Study finds depressed women more anxious, self-conscious

Dermatology - Cream for diminishing stretch marks becomes best-selling wrinkle cream in France

Diabetes Risk Factors - Breast-feeding protects glucose metabolism in young adult women

Diagnostics - Australian study finds women reluctant to learn BRCA1/2 status

Diagnostics - Effectiveness of pharmacy-based screening program assessed in Amsterdam

Diagnostics - Gene methylation analysis has potential as tool in cervical cancer screening

Diagnostics - HIV+ heterosexuals test positive at later stage than homo- or bisexual men

Diagnostics - New cost-effective ultrasound system introduced

Diagnostics - Prenatal diagnosis of infants with cardiac disease may improve survival

Diagnostics - Recommendations made for fetal heart scanning in first trimester

Diagnostics - Six-fold increase reported in women who've had amniocentesis and carry DS fetus

Diagnostics - Ultrasound used to diagnose 84% of trisomy 21 cases in 19 European registers

Diet & Nutrition - New survey reveals challenges women face in consistent multi-vitamin routine

Diet and Nutrition - Maternal fasting during Ramadan doesn't adversely affect child's later IQ

Diet and Nutrition - Study: Folic acid recommendations have had little impact on birth defects

Disease Control - Hierarchical messages about HIV prevention options can have unintended effects

Disease Prevention - Year-long campaign underway to educate women about heart disease

Disease Transmission - In Uganda, poverty is affecting AZT use among mothers

Drug Development - An oncolytic DNA-alkylating drug for treatment of solid tumors shows promise

Drug Development - Two major 8-prenylnaringenin metabolites are estrogenic in vitro

Eating Disorders - Effects on newborns of maternal eating disorders during pregnancy studied

Eating Disorders - Seeing realistic female images helps protect women against eating disorders

Echocardiography - Article reviews techniques for evaluating fetal cardiac function

Electronic Medical Records - Women's Health Partnership selects electronic medical records system

Endocrinology - Alcohol decreases serum IGF-I in premenopausal women

Endocrinology - By middle age, rats show decreased reproductive function, increased systolic BP

Endocrinology - Melanin-concentrating hormone regulates LHRH release in female rats

Endocrinology - Recent findings in endocrinology provide new insights

Endothelium - Uterine endothelium studied, relaxant effect of vasoactive polypeptide shown

Environmental Health - U.S. Senator Reid reintroduces resolution for National Asbestos Awareness Day

Enzymology - Proteases mark the survival of node-negative breast cancer

Enzymology - Reports add new data to enzymology research

Epidemiology - Book: Rising rates of STIs and HIV among menopausal women are being ignored

Epidemiology - Family size caps for welfare recipients hasn't affected birth, abortion rates

Epidemiology - Women along the U.S.-Mexico border are at higher risk of chlamydial infection

Estrogen - Brain lipid peroxidation studied, protective effect of estrogen revealed

Exercise - Methods to promote exercise among breast cancer patients outlined

Family Planning - HIV and family planning should be better integrated in Ghana

Fecal Incontinence - Sacral nerve neuromodulation helps patients resistant to conservative treatment

Fetal Medicine - Technique identifies fetal genetic material from amniotic fluid

Finance - Personal care products company announces record Q04, annual financial results

Finance - Personal care products company reports fourth quarter and year-end revenue

Finance - Pharmacogenomic-focused pharma reports increased revenues and losses in 2004

Fitness & Wellness - Yoga magazine releases 'Yoga in America' market study

Gastrointestinal Disorders - Epidemiology and patients' quality of life reviewed

Gender and Disease - Husbands' household authority in rural Guatemala analyzed

Genetic Testing - Surveys find Americans support most uses of reproductive genetic testing

Gestation - Dentate gyrus potentiation analyzed, role of infuled benzo(A)pyrene shown

Grants - Cardiac foundation receives $100,000 grant from Lilly for Save a Heart a Day

Gynecology - Atrasentan augments therapies targeting ovarian carcinoma

Gynecology - Endothelin receptor blockade may eliminate COX-2-associated ovarian cancer

HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Research shows HIV screening is cost effective

HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Rise in immune activation linked to alterations in immune function

Healthcare Coverage - Pennsylvania budget preserves protection for vulnerable citizens

Heart Disease Risk - Size, strength of social networks influence heart risk

Hematology - Fetal stem cells are advantageous for developing ex vivo gene therapy

Hematology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of hematology

Hormone Replacement Therapy - HRT controversy raises drug safety issues

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Research sheds light on why estrogens produce unintended results in women

Human Cloning - Proposed amendment would ban human cloning in Arizona

Hypertension - Reports add new data to hypertension research

Inflammation - Beta-adrenergic receptor studied, neutrophil regulation clarified

Information Technology - New York hospital to implement obstetrics quality improvement software system

Legal Issues - Doctor plans to sue for defamation, says demotion is over abortion

Legal Issues - Wrongful death lawsuit filed against makers of children's ibuprofen product

Lipid Research - LDL size, antioxidant status, oxidized LDL studied in normal human pregnancy

Lung Cancer - Blocking estrogen may be crucial to lung cancer survival

Medical Devices - Orthopedic joint replacement markets driven by expanding demand in Asia

Medical Training - Cardiology losing out as women "turned off" by family unfriendly specialty

Mergers & Acquisitions - Cancer treatment systems company to be acquired by Cytyc Corporation

Mergers & Acquisitions - Cytyc expands women's health presence with acquisition

Microbicidal Vaginal Gel - Spread of microbicidal vaginal gel dependent on time and volume

Neuroscience - Eating afterbirth relieves postpartum pain, promotes mammals' maternal behavior

Obesity Risk Factors - Socioeconomic status and adult obesity in developing countries reviewed

Obstetrics - Doctors in Nigeria to get training in treating fistula

Obstetrics - High maternal hepatitis C virus levels cause transmission to fetuses

Obstetrics - March of Dimes awards group for research on premature birth

Obstetrics - Maternal drinking of alcohol during pregnancy poses health risks to fetus

Obstetrics - Midwives call on U.S. Congress to examine cesarean section rate

Obstetrics - New findings in the area of obstetrics detailed

Obstetrics - New research in the area of obstetrics detailed

Obstetrics - No increase in C-sections when epidural analgesia is given early in labor

Obstetrics - Physician's advisory committee develops obstetric patient safety protocols

Obstetrics - Prior cesarean delivery not linked to increased risk of stillbirth

Obstetrics - Reports describe recent advances in obstetrics research

Obstetrics - Researchers' findings advance obstetrics research

Obstetrics - Study finds no reason for expectant mothers to shy away from early epidurals

Obstetrics - Study shows early pain relief during childbirth does not raise risk

Obstetrics - Teratology in cultural documents and today reviewed

Oncology - Antisense molecules targeting alpha folate receptor hinder breast cancer cells

Orthopedics - Dietary protein's relationship to bone health gets another look

Osteoporosis - BMD and QUS measurements together may help identify at-risk women

Osteoporosis - Calcitonin effectively decreases bone resorption in at-risk elderly women

Osteoporosis - Data presented on 5 years of treatment with risedronate

Osteoporosis - Findings describe new data in osteoporosis research

Osteoporosis - Genetic changes in ERalpha exons 1 and 2 aren't associated with bone loss

Osteoporosis - Pharma company adds time to prepare new drug application for osteoporosis drug

Osteoporosis - QOL questionnaire doesn't identify patients with subclinical vertebral fracture

Osteoporosis - Researchers' data advance osteoporosis research

Osteoporosis - Studies describe new findings in osteoporosis research

Ovarian Cancer - Another look finds promising proteomics test is not biologically plausible

Ovarian Cancer - Free online continuing education course for oncology nurses launched

Ovarian Cancer - Murine models of early and late stage disease help evaluate therapeutics

Ovarian Cancer - New findings in the area of ovarian cancer described

Ovarian Cancer - Phase III clinical trial on monoclonal antibody is enrolling patients

Ovarian Cancer - Researchers evaluating new therapy for advanced ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - Serum proteomics technology debated

Ovarian Cancer - U.S. FDA grants approval to ovarian cancer treatment following data submission

Pain Management - Healthcare company introduces topical system to reduce needlestick pain

Pediatric Healthcare - Gender bias in child growth evaluations may miss disease in girls

Personnel - Dermatology-focused company names Ted G. Schwarz VP of cosmeceutical sales

Pharmaceutical Research - Studies show risk for serious side effects in drug combinations

Philanthropy - Grant awarded to help women's center expand mental health services

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Study finds women with PCOS are at increased risk for liver disease

Psychology - Guilt- and shame-proneness to grief studied after perinatal bereavement

Psychopharmacology - Ketoconazole synergizes with allopregnanolone treatments in rat study

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - Pharmaceutical company receives SARS vaccine funding

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Biopharmaceutical company reports results of female sexual dysfunction study

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Clinical trial: Testosterone spray enhances female sexual desire

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Fertility association raises concern over new FDA guidelines

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Lawmakers push for insurance to cover birth control

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Study shows partner-delivered treatment works for STDs

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Y chromosome micro-deletions are detected in idiopathic infertile males

Social Security - Reform proposals in U.S. raise concerns for older women

Sports Medicine - BMD of former collegiate female gymnasts higher than that of nonathletic women

Statins - More evidence presented on APOE genotype and baseline CRP relationship

Supplements - Studies show benefits of glucosamine, chondroitin compounds for sports, fitness

Tabacco Use - Genotoxicity of tobacco smoke and tobacco smoke condensate reviewed

Tissue Engineering - Acellular matrix possible for functional reconstruction the urogenital tract

Tissue Engineering - Biodegradable scaffolds used for reconstruction of urethral/ureteral tissue

Toxicology - Dioxin has weak estrogenic activity in the uterus

Toxicology - Exposure to hydrocortisone impair fertility in prenatal female rats

Toxicology - Mothers' exposure to air pollutants linked to chromosome damage in babies

Transgenics - CTP:phosphocholine cytidylyltransferase over-expression studied, effects shown

Urinary Tract Infection - E. coli-contaminated beef can lead to UTI in women

Urology - Periurethral muscle-derived stem cells increase leak point and closing pressure

Women's Health Management - GHI selects HMC to provide disease and maternity management services

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