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Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 31st, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Women's Health Weekly | Other Publications
Breast Cancer - Non-invasive and invasive breast cancers share same BRCA1/2 mutations
Cervical Cancer - Cost effectiveness of four management strategies for ASCUS compared
Myocardial Infarction - Women less likely than men to get quality heart attack care
Obstetrics - Smoking while pregnant may increase chromosomal abnormalities in fetal cells
Stroke - Women's Health Study: Low-dose aspirin lowers stroke risk among older women
Abortion - Women at risk of more than one termination of pregnancy are older, multiparous
Adverse Drug Reaction - Endometrial responses to SERMS investigated
Androstenedione - No hepatotoxicity of androstenedione found in pregnant rats
Animal Models - SIV macaque model may help elucidate antibody response to HIV in breast milk
Anxiety - PR activation by progesterone may influence anxiolytic response in women
Assisted Reproduction - Choosing sex of child popular among infertile women
Obstetrics - Reports describe recent advances in obstetrics research
Assisted Reproduction - Suboptimal endometrial lining may thwart ART success in some women
Assisted Reproduction - Swedish experience with single embryo transfer legislation assessed
Atherosclerosis - Reports describe recent advances in atherosclerosis research
Bariatric Surgery - Hospital renews disease management contract for bariatric surgery program
Bioinformatics - Computer models predict the effects of vessel maturation on tumor dynamics
Blood Pressure - Nighttime BP has better prognostic value than daytime BP
Obstetrics - Researchers' findings advance obstetrics research
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer patients can boost quality of life by using vaginal moisturizer
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer resistance protein gene expression modulated using siRNAs
Breast Cancer - CAT study to examine combination hormonal therapy for advanced breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Case-mix failed to explain variation in mastectomy rates
Breast Cancer - Compound inhibits critical pathway in breast cancer growth
Breast Cancer - Digital mammography system showcased at national breast centers consortium
Obstetrics - Studies describe new findings in obstetrics research
Breast Cancer - EGCG functioned as anticarcinogen against ER-negative breast cancer cells
Breast Cancer - ERCC2 genotypes and corresponding haplotype linked with breast cancer risk
Breast Cancer - HER-2/neu overexpression decreases wild-type p53 via activating PI3K pathway
Breast Cancer - Mammography data now available to patients through Patient Portability Program
Breast Cancer - Neulasta trial results published in The Journal of Clinical Oncology
Breast Cancer - Parity-induced mouse mammary epithelial cells are pluripotent, self-renewing
Breast Cancer - Positive Abraxane survival data presented
Breast Cancer - Preoperative low serum MMP-9 increases 10-year relapse risk
Breast Cancer - Progress reported in vaccine development
Breast Cancer - Racial differences in CYP3A5 polymorphisms don't affect tamoxifen metabolism
Breast Cancer - Study discusses keys to increasing testing accuracy in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Study: Chemicals in apples could reduce the risk of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Ultrasound-guided LCNB of breast lesions for reliable tumor classification
Breast Cancer - XPD polymorphism increases breast cancer risk from PAH-DNA adducts/cigarettes
Breast Implants - Plastic surgeons' societies launch website to help inform patients
Breastfeeding - Breastfeeding premature infants provides multiple benefits
Breastfeeding - General anesthesia with propofol doesn't require interruption of breastfeeding
Business Update - Company expands line of epidural trays
Business Update - First Horizon to acquire rights to Fortamet and Altoprev
Business Update - Louisiana hospital group signs 2-year agreement with Humana Health Benefit Plan
Cancer Genetics - Reports add new data to cancer genetics research
Cancer Therapy - From discovery to clinical development of thymidylate synthase inhibitor ZD9331
Cardiology - Hypertension in mice investigated, role of corin clarified
Cardiovascular Care - Aspirin helps prevent strokes but not heart problems in younger women
Cervical Cancer - Adenocarcinoma rate up, squamous cell cancer down among young Dutch women
Cervical Cancer - MTHFR, MS variants in folate metabolic pathway linked to reduced CIN 2/3 risk
Cervical Cancer - Study finds HPV DNA detectable in blood only in advanced cases
Cervical Cancer - Value of adding HPV types to screening and triage tests is questioned
Cervical Cancer - Women need better understanding of HPV testing
Collaborations - Alliance focuses on therapy for cervical high-risk HPV infection, dysplasia
Collaborations - Companies announce strategic alliance for ThinPrep Imaging System
Collaborations - Grant Life Sciences announces collaboration with Cleveland Clinic subsidiary
Colorectal Cancer - Culturelle may prevent lesions that can lead to some forms of colon cancer
Colorectal Cancer - Pharma company engages WorldCare Clinical diagnostics services
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - How effective are herbal supplements in reducing illnesses in children?
Contraception - Copper-containing frameless IUCD found acceptable to women in Hong Kong
Contraception - PMA supplement supports Essure 4- and 5-year effectiveness
Coronary Artery - Coronary artery anomalies can be classified by presentation and significance
Coronary Artery Disease - New findings in coronary artery disease described
Correctional Health - Women in prison need services to maintain family connections
Depression - Gender inequality appears to be a cause of depressive symptoms in women
Diagnostics - Prognostic factor for newly diagnosed metastatic breast cancer published
Diagnostics - U.K. distributor awarded 5-year contract to supply liquid-based pap test
Diet & Nutrition - Company contracts manufacture, production of nutraceutical products to Bactolac
Diet & Nutrition - Daily supplement may boost birth weight of babies in developing world
Diet & Nutrition - Food costs, convenience predict obese women's fat intake
Disease Prevention - Women urged to learn the latest on aspirin therapy and CAD prevention
Domestic Violence - Women are suffering directly and indirectly from gun violence
Drug Development - Amgen's osteoporosis treatment will become a blockbuster by 2013
Drug Development - Thiocolchicine dimers active against cisplatin-resistant ovarian tumor cells
Electronic Medical Records - Greenway sees record growth in electronic health record sales to OB/GYNs
Endocrinology - Enzyme expression in omental adipose tissue correlates with adiposity in women
Endocrinology - Estrogen regulates fibulin-1 expression at transcriptional levels
Endocrinology - NDA for human insulin-like hormone to treat IGF-1-caused short stature submitted
Endocrinology - Reports describe recent advances in endocrinology research
Endocrinology - Tamoxifen exerts agonistic effects on clusterin in cancer tumors and metastases
Endometrial Hyperplasia - Anastrozole assessed as therapy in obese postmenopausal women
Endometrial Hyperplasia - Study suggests a link between serum bisphenol A levels and uterine disorder
Endometriosis - Biopharmaceutical company announces positive endometriosis trial results
Epidemiology - Reproductive practices used by HIV infected women in Brazilian city studied
Epidemiology - Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent among women in Tunisia
Epilepsy - Lamotrigine doesn't appear to impact bone turnover in young women with epilepsy
Euthanasia - Newborn euthanasia often goes unreported in Netherlands
Factor V Deficiency - Pregnancy manageable and oral contraceptives may benefit patients
Factor XI Deficiency - Study: Plasma replacement therapy for patients during labor isn't mandatory
Fall-Related Injuries - Health, safety leaders launch national falls prevention action plan
Fecal Incontinence - Study results question specific effect of biofeedback training
Fetal Development - Maternal alcohol consumption may delay development of fetal startle behavior
Fibromyalgia - FM not associated with change in ghrelin concentration, study finds
Finance - Imaging company receives $10 million financing commitment
Finance - Imaging company reports Q4 2004 record sales, gross margins and earnings
Finance - Medical company announces fourth-quarter and year-end financial results
Finance - Pharmaceutical company announces 2004 financial results
Finance - Weight loss services company announces 2004 4th quarter and full year results
Fitness & Wellness - Foot, ankle problems can be linked to weight and body mass index, survey shows
Gallbladder Disease - Prepregnancy obesity, serum leptin are strong risk factors in pregnant women
Gender Medicine - Women's health conference held in Bismarck
Grants - Second foundation grant awarded for implantable sensor to manage chemotherapy
Green Tea Extract - Catechin extracts from green tea promotes tumor cell survival pathways
Gynecology - Diagnosis of papillary clusters in pelvic washes can be tricky
HIV Prevention - Company announces 50% enrollment in phase III HIV prevention trial in Ghana
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Few needle sharers perceive susceptibility of contracting HIV
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Studies of the social context of microbicide use to prevent STDs inadequate
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HIV/AIDS Research - PRO 2000 shown to inhibit HIV and herpes simplex virus
HIV/AIDS Risk Behavior - Alcohol use associated with HIV risk behavior among rural adolescents
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - HIV genomic RNA sequences in female genital tract and blood reported
Health Behaviors - Young college women's diet and other health behaviors analyzed
Health Promotion - Study discusses calcium-fortified beverages
Heart Rate Variability - Customized filtering technique reduces the time window for signal stability
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Progesterone in combined HRT increases sensitivity to a neurosteroid
Human Herpesvirus-8 Infection - Sociological risk factors determined for HHV8 infection in cancer patients
Human Papillomavirus - Subsequent HPV risk in HIV+ women not lowered by natural infection
Human Papillomavirus Vaccines - Findings in human papillomavirus vaccines provide new insights
Hypertension - Maternal low-protein diet programs adult blood pressure in sex-specific ways
Imaging - Mammography comfort aid yields better detection
Infertility - Clinic addresses both psychological and medical impact of infertility
Infertility - Most couples who have problems getting pregnant do not get treatment
Legal Issues - Doctor who left baby's head in womb cleared in lawsuit
Legal Issues - Mississippi hospital seeks dismissal of alleged baby ID error case
Legal Issues - Surgical systems company files patent infringement claims against SenoRx, Inc.
Legislation - Group applauds reintroduction of Women's Health Office Act
Lung Cancer - Gender gap for lung cancer rates narrowing
Lung Cancer - Physical activity may reduce lung cancer risk among those with high exposure
Lupus Nephritis - Half million Americans will develop lupus-related kidney disease, experts say
Lymphedema - Lower limb lymphedema linked to radiation-induced constrictive pericarditis
Lymphoma - Risk of lymph node metastases decreases with increasing tumor size
Menstruation - Data advance knowledge in menstruation research
Mental Health - Minnesota researchers find promising results for VNS therapy in bulimia patients
Mergers & Acquisitions - Cytyc Corp. acquisition clears antitrust review
Mergers & Acquisitions - Dermatology-focused company's 'merger of equals' offer expires, talks continue
Mergers & Acquisitions - Intent letter to buy controlling interest in sweetener manufacturer signed
Mergers & Acquisitions - Medical technology company announces acquisition of Oxford Instruments Medical
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pediatric company acquires neonatal group
Metabolic Disorders - Growth hormone treatment improves symptoms in obese postmenopausal women
Mitral Valve Prostheses - Dobutamine-stress Doppler ECHO safe in patients with St. Jude mitral prostheses
Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission - Program evaluation in Bangkok finds factors that hinder women's use of services
Multiple Sclerosis - Pregnancy-induced increase in T cells may mediate protection to MS activity
Neonatology - How many lives of newborn babies can we save?
Neural Tube Defects - Study says European folic acid policies are not effective enough
Nutrition - Copper deficiency studied, physiological effects clarified
Obstetrics - Estrogen-dependent factors rule placental angiogenesis throughout gestation
Obstetrics - Fetal monitoring device predicts labor 1-2 weeks in advance in healthy women
Obstetrics - Folate supplementation may help prevent malformations in diabetic pregnancy
Obstetrics - Groups urging more newborn screenings
Obstetrics - Pelvic organ support compared in pregnancy and postpartum
Obstetrics - Platelet membrane integrin polymorphism linked to premature onset of fetal loss
Obstetrics - Poor prenatal nutrition permanently damages cells in the pancreas
Obstetrics - Recent findings in obstetrics described
Oncology - Complex sets of pro-malignancy factors control breast tumor angiogenesis
Oncology - Ep-CAM-specific monoclonal antibody MT201 slashes breast cancer cell growth
Oncology - Tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer cells harbor distinct genetic changes
Oral Health - Number of women dentists, practioners of oral, maxillofacial surgery increasing
Orthopedic Surgery - Study shows surgical treatment of hip or knee arthritis does not reduce obesity
Orthopedics - Researchers examine why women are more susceptible to ACL injuries than men
Osteoporosis - Educational status associated with osteoporosis awareness in Turkey
Osteoporosis - Effective doses of ibandronate don't alter vascular calcification
Osteoporosis - Endogenous estrogen reduces renal calcium excretion in elderly women
Osteoporosis - Pilot study looks at effects of teen pregnancy on bone health
Osteoporosis - Postmenopausal Scottish women not on HRT and losing weight risk bone loss
Osteoporosis - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - Risk factors in women with high BMD are strongly associated with hip fracture
Osteoporosis - Strontium ranelate optimizes bone formation and resorption
Osteoporosis - Strontium ranelate reduces vertebral fracture incidence in postmenopausal women
Osteoporosis - Study finds "substantial care gap" between testing centers
Osteoporosis - Survey shows women fear losing independence from osteoporosis, doctors disagree
Ovarian Cancer - Drug that hinders blood vessel growth under study in ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - PPARgamma implicated in the onset and development of ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Prevalence of BRCA1/BRCA2 unclassified variant carriers analyzed
Ovarian Cancer - Study suggests hPar1 and FAK cooperate to promote malignancy
Pancreatic Cancer - Trial of 2 drugs in chemotherapy-naive pancreatic cancer patients initiated
Pediatric Glioma - Oncoscience AG reports response rate of 35.3% in pediatric glioma trials
Pediatrics - New research shows 3 of 4 million newborns who die each year could be saved
Personnel - Donald Rutherford to replace John Wilson as CFO
Personnel - Larry E. Lenig, Jr., joins board of imaging company
Personnel - West Coast drug store company announces changes at executive level
Physician Education - Foundation funds awards aimed at defeating cardiovascular disease in women
Plastic Surgery - Catheter-related CSF pseudocyst in augmented breast reported
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Rosiglitazone improves insulin resistance in obese women with PCOS
Preeclampsia - Circulating factors alter in vitro endothelial function before disease onset
Preeclampsia - New U.K. guideline calls for early risk assessment and referral
Preeclampsia - Proteins found in urine of pregnant women could be diagnostic
Preeclampsia - Study finds no difference in risk factors between nulliparous and parous women
Premenstrual Syndrome - OCs containing drospirenone more effective on PMS symptoms than levonorgestrel
Prenatal Genetic Testing - One-step procedure isolates fetal cells from maternal blood
Preventive Medicine - California academic experts discuss safety and benefits of vitamin E
Psychology - Low-income women with HIV turn disease into meaningful experience, study finds
Psychosomatic Medicine - Curious female rats survive tumors longer
Receptor Studies - Study examined the role of estrogen receptors in hypertrophy
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - Soluble thrombomodulin levels aren't indicative of endothelial injury
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - Suggested thrombophilia and recurrent miscarriage link hasn't been shown
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - TNF blockade may be therapeutic for antiphospholipid syndrome complications
Reproductive Biology - Hsp27 may be a uterine contraction-associated protein, study suggests
Schizophrenia - Estrogen may have neuroprotective effect on men, as well as women
Schizophrenia - Patients are at higher risk of cancer; type varies with place of birth
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Number of Illinois teens giving birth falls to near 45-year low in 2003
Sexual Violence - Doctors Without Borders reports no let up in sexual violence in Darfur
Sexual Violence - Human rights' group wants judicial reform, justice for rape victims in Congo
Sexually Transmitted Infection - Presumptive periodic treatment an ineffective anti-HIV strategy in sex workers
Sleep Deprivation - Factors causing sleep disruption change as women age
Spina Bifida - European folic acid policies are not effective enough
State Medicaid - Community focused service to provide nurses for Texas Medicaid health program
Stem Cell Research - High affinity leptin receptors found in MSCs from control & osteoporotic donors
Stroke - Aspirin prevents strokes in women
Surgical Technology - Florida company launches technology to prevent postsurgical adhesions
Thrombosis - Danaparoid is safe for pregnant women with heparin intolerance
Thyroid Cancer - Company gets European marketing approval of Thyrogen for thyroid tissue ablation
Tobacco Use - HCSIA holds rally to educate communities on dangers of second-hand smoke
Toxicology - Researchers' data advance toxicology research
Tuberculosis - Malnutrition prevalent in tuberculosis patients in Sri Lanka
Type 2 Diabetes - Phase 1 clinical trial for type 2 diabetes treatment results announced
Urinary Incontinence - Some voiding dysfunction symptoms aren't supported by uroflowmetry parameters
Urinary Incontinence - Women need to be made aware of treatment options
Urogynecology - Elective cesarean delivery of large babies has cost benefits, study finds
Xenograft - Molecular images of oncogene mRNA expose the genetics of breast cancer
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