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Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 7th, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Women's Health Weekly | Other Publications
Advocacy - Women have advantage in heart muscle salvage, but gender disparities in therapy
Cardiovascular Risk - White blood cell count may be prognostic indicator in postmenopausal women
Cervical Cancer - Most women willing to accept vaccine for self and children
Myocardial Infarction - Plasma levels of tPA antigen strongly associated with MI in young women
Stroke - Awareness low among women, especially minorities
Adverse Drug Reaction - Fluoxetine-induced changes in sexual arousal not mediated by tactile sensation
Advocacy - European Society of Cardiology launches Women at Heart
Advocacy - Women's lifestyles increase cancer risk
Angina - Positive gene therapy trial results for angina published
Assisted Reproduction - Pregnancy outcomes the same after ICSI in two azoospermia subtypes
Atherosclerosis - Mouse gene turned on by fatty food linked to human heart-disease gene
Breast Cancer - Recent findings in breast cancer provide new insights
Atherosclerosis - Studies add new findings to atherosclerosis body of knowledge
Bacterial Vaginosis - CDC study compares BV diagnostic tests for use in a resource-poor setting
Bipolar Disorder - Family history influences age of bipolar I disorder onset in females, not males
Blood Pressure - Reduced BP associated with breastfeeding may confer important benefits
Breast Cancer - B7-H4 protein expression is almost ubiquitous in ductal and lobular disease
Breast Cancer - Decompression chamber may help relieve radiotherapy side effects
Breast Cancer - Research in breast cancer provides new insights
Breast Cancer - Distribution of risk factors largely explains ethnic differences in cancer rate
Breast Cancer - Inducible nitric oxide synthase associated with breast cancer in irradiated rats
Breast Cancer - New research in the area of breast cancer detailed
Breast Cancer - New tool can assess side effects of treatment and prevention of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Oligogenic combinations associated with cancer risk in women under age 53
Breast Cancer - Oncologists arrive at premetastasis tumor target size for screening equipment
Obstetrics - Researchers' work adds to obstetrics body of knowledge
Breast Cancer - Positherapy with F-18-FDG improves survival, reduces tumor growth in mice
Breast Cancer - Postmenopausal survivors at increased risk for bone fractures
Breast Cancer - Protein expression profiling identifies disease subclasses, predicts prognosis
Breast Cancer - Reduced PTEN expression predicts relapse in patients treated with tamoxifen
Osteoporosis - New findings in osteoporosis described
Breast Cancer - Risk of cardiac death after radiation has decreased dramatically
Breast Cancer - Secretory breast cancer in a man reported
Breast Cancer - Sensitivity, specificity of electrical impedance scanning still too low
Breast Cancer - Stat5 promoted homotypic adhesion and inhibited invasiveness of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Study doesn't find any link between magnetic fields and increased risk in women
Breast Cancer - Toxicity of UFT and leucovorin higher in older women with advanced disease
Osteoporosis - Recent findings illuminate research in osteoporosis
Breast Cancer Metastases - Rare case of bilateral breast metastases from femoral Ewing sarcoma reported
Breast Cancer Therapy - Arg-482 not essential for transporting antibiotics, bile acids, and sterols
Breast Cancer Vaccine - DNA vaccine inhibits breast cancer in mice through induction of autoimmunity
Breast Implants - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of breast implants
Business & Finance - Organic, natural products company reports record sales in 2004, plant relocation
Business & Finance - Pharma company reports year-end operating results, product candidates progress
Business & Finance - Research-based pharmaceutical company publishes annual report for 2004
Business & Finance - Woman's health company updates quarter and year; revenues dip
Business Update - Biotherapeutics company announces strategic updates at investment meeting
Business Update - Manufacturer of feminine products launches new intimate care line
Business Update - Pharma company appoints CRO to manage phenoxodiol trial
Cancer Genetics - BRCA1 and BRCA2 breast tumor development pathways may differ
Cancer Genetics - Database for gene expression profiling compiled in the CGED
Cancer Genetics - Inhibiting angiotensin II may prevent or treat breast cancer
Cancer Therapy - DHMEQ targets the nuclear factor kappaB pathway to fight cancer
Cancer Vaccine - Role of exosomes in cancer-associated T-cell signaling defects investigated
Cardiology - Coronary artery fibromuscular dysplasia characterized in women
Cardiology - Findings from women's study pose more questions, few answers for vitamin E
Cardiology - Recent findings in cardiology described
Cardiology - Report describes methods used to generate HSP70 transgenic mice
Cardiovascular Disease - Studies add new findings to cardiovascular disease body of knowledge
Cardiovascular Research - Blood and stress test combo better to detect blocked heart artery
Cardiovascular Research - One-minute graded exercise test does not yield same values as steady-state test
Cell Biology - Select signaling pathways could be targeted for breast cancer inhibition
Cervical Cancer - L1 sequence of a new human papillomavirus associated with cervical cancer
Cervical Cancer - PML-induced senescence circumvented by human papillomaviruses
Cervical Cancer - Research add new data to cervical cancer body of knowledge
Chlamydia Vaccine - Immunology of Chlamydia infection aids Chlamydia vaccine design
Chromosomal Analysis - Most complete analysis of human X chromosome published
Chronic Pelvic Pain - Multivariate genetic analysis conducted of CPP and associated phenotypes
Clinical Trials - Enrollment in phase 1 clinical trial of atherosclerosis treatment begun
Cognitive Function - Effect of moderate levels of alcohol intake in women still unclear
Cognitive Function - HRT doesn't improve cognitive function of sleep-deprived postmenopausal women
Collaborations - Endo Pharmaceuticals and IWHL team up on new health initiative
Colon Cancer - Avastin set to rollout in Europe for patients with advanced colorectal cancer
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Supplement producer makes case for selenium yeast to Europe
Coronary Artery Disease - Aortic valve sclerosis on transthoracic ECG signals possible CAD
DNA Research - Safety of Strattera for treating ADHD clarified by DNA testing
Depression - Differences in cortisol response to reboxetin found between sexes
Diagnostics - Distributor of menopause test says early detection of menopause is beneficial
Diet & Nutrition - Acrylamide in baked and fried food doesn't increase women's breast cancer risk
Diet & Nutrition - Avoid calcium crisis with milk for healthy bones, dairy association says
Diet & Nutrition - Concealing clothing increases vitamin D deficiency in teen girls
Diet & Nutrition - Higher folate intake associated with lower serum C-reactive protein levels
Diet & Nutrition - Intake of dietary (N-3) fatty acid by pregnant women in Canada is too low
Diet & Nutrition - Kelp modulates endocrine hormones in rats and human luteinized granulosa cells
Diet & Nutrition - Mortality risk from CHD higher for older women on long-term high-protein diet
Diet & Nutrition - Nutritional supplement company launches natural weight management emulsion
Diet & Nutrition - Study suggests that eggs may not contribute to heart disease in healthy adults
Diet & Nutrition - Wild blueberries top magazine's 'Hot List' of 20 high antioxident power foods
Disease Associations - Case of congenital tuberculosis reported in Florida
Disease Associations - Smoking linked to kidney cancer
Disease Associations - Women's self-reports of gum disease are an indicator of low BMD
Disease Prevention - Women urged to learn latest on aspirin therapy and heart disease prevention
Drug Delivery - Study shows prescription drug patches gaining ground
Drug Development - Company exercises option for rights to blood platelet modification technology
Drug Resistance - New blood testing system evaluates response to antiplatelet drugs
Eating Disorders - Study proposes anorexia and bulimia could have same psychopathological core
Echocardiography - Dobutamine response can predict improvement of dysfunctional myocardial regions
Eclampsia - Diagnosis, prevention, and management of eclamptic conculsions reviewed
Endocrinology - Defining menopausal transition not just a matter of quantifying hormone levels
Endocrinology - GR function influences cell proliferation during lobuloalveolar development
Endocrinology - Prolactin activation of Stat5b help regulate progesterone level during pregnancy
Endocrinology - Studies describe new findings in endocrinology research
Endocrinology - Susceptibility to virtual simulation sickness varies over menstrual cycle
Endometrial Cancer - African American women have more aggressive disease than Caucasian women
Environmental Health - Northern American maternal blood monitoring program established
Epilepsy - Healthcare professionals lack awareness of needs of women with epilepsy
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Female Genital Mutilation - National telephone hotline effort in Burkina Faso aims to stop outlawed cutting
Female Genital Mutilation - Politicians in Sierra Leone use support for female circumcision to win votes
Fetal Medicine - Late decelerations help predict fetal acidemia in low-risk pregnancies
Feto-Maternal Tolerance - Heme oxygenase could be therapeutic target in immunological pregnancy problems
Finance - Anti-infectives-focused biotech company announces $5.5 million rights offering
Finance - Company making sexual dysfunction products sets pricing of public offering
Finance - Neutraceuticals company announces results for fiscal 2005 second quarter
Finance - Proteomics company announces $12.55 million financing
Finance - Utah-based ultrasound technology company completes latest round of financing
Fitness & Wellness - Study shows teen athletes continue tobacco use despite consequences
Fragile X Syndrome - Low carrier rate in Taiwan makes screening pregnant women not cost effective
Gastroenterology - Higher prevalence of esophageal metaplasia seen in patients with celiac disease
Gastrointestinal & Ovarian Cancer - E-cadherin may be useful marker for metastatic carcinomas in effusion cytology
Gene Research - Genetics-based company's technology enables personalized drug therapy
Gerontology - American Society on Aging names insurance company Business of the Year
Gynecologic Cancer - Members of Congress announce national gynecologic cancer awareness campaign
Gynecology - Endometrial vascularization characterized in levonorgestrel IUD users
Gynecology - Infectious Mycoplasma genitalium is commonly associated with cervicitis
Gynecology - Recent studies add new data to gynecology research
Gynecology - Sentinel cells expand upon CpG oligodeoxynucleotide transfer in the vagina
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Predictors of condom use determined among HIV-positive patients in South Africa
Hand Tremors - IBM Mouse Adapter eliminates cursor movement for people with hand tremors
Head & Neck Cancer - Metastatic glioblastoma in cervical lymph node found after repeated craniotomies
Healthcare Coverage - IntegraMed adds drug benefit to Shared Risk Refund Program
Hemoglobin H Disease - Study tests efficiency of prenatal diagnostic tests for Hb Constant Spring
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 - Differences between sexes in HSV-1 infection and disease studied
Human Papillomavirus - Epitope specificity of vaccine-induced T cell response against HPV18 reported
Human Papillomavirus - HPV-13 polymorphisms determined for HIV+ and women at risk for HIV infection
Human Papillomavirus - New research targets men to study virus that causes cancer in women
Imaging - Infants and NICU patients benefiting from cardiovascular ultrasound system
Imaging - Researchers describe findings in imaging studies
Imaging - Results of improved digital breast mammography announced at conference
Imaging - Study conducted in Spain shows breast MRI system may improve diagnostic accuracy
Imaging Technology - Positron emission mammography camera touted
Infertility - Award helps establish international consortium for fertility research
Inflammation - Mechanism causing sexual dimorphism in effect of stress on inflammation found
Influenza - Pharmaceutical company launches new version of its pediatric influenza vaccine
Information Technology - Software system for behavioral healthcare providers has HIPAA security features
Liver & Colon Cancer - Relation between Schistosoma japonicum, liver and colon cancers discovered
Lung Cancer - Gender gap for lung cancer rates narrowing
Macular Degeneration - Pharma company begins phase III clinical trial in macular degeneration therapy
Malaria - User-fee exemptions improve treatment-seeking behavior, early diagnosis
Mammary Candidosis - Bottle feeding in early postpartum associated with infection
Marketing - Company launching direct-to-consumer advertisements for HPV test
Menopause - Growth hormone improves symptoms of metabolic disorder in postmenopausal women
Mental Health - Therapy for dementia in elderly, risk of cerebrovascular adverse event studied
Mergers & Acquisitions - Cytyc closes acquisition
Multiple Cutaneous and Uterine Leiomyomatosis - Highly penetrant fumarate hydratase mutations underlie MCUL
Natural Products - Maker receives $2 million in purchase orders for no-calorie natural sweetener
Obesity - Harris Interactive surveys show 50% increase in obesity rate between 1983-2005
Obstetrics - Acupuncture relieves pelvic pain during pregnancy
Obstetrics - Advanced maternal age pregnancies call for changes in screening strategies
Obstetrics - Case finds emergency cerclage after Pelvicol implant reinforcement effective
Obstetrics - Cervical length and funneling of internal cervical os may predict labor onset
Obstetrics - New findings in the area of obstetrics detailed
Obstetrics - Tobacco smoke exposure increases resistance of umbilical blood flow
Oncogenesis - Smad4 changes are involved in the formation of cervical cancer
Oncology - Bone-specific metastatic phenotypes identified as clinically relevant
Oncology - Gene networks reverse breast cancer tumorigenesis after chromosome 8 delivery
Oncology - VEGF receptor inhibition impairs mammary tumor growth in mice
Oral Tongue Cancers - Refining management strategy of OTC patients for distant metastases encouraged
Orthopedics - Mealtime habits important to girls' bone health
Osteoporosis - Findings describe new data in osteoporosis research
Osteoporosis - HRT guidelines for prevention of postmenopausal bone loss are problematic
Osteoporosis - Treating established osteoporosis is cost effective in U.K. regardless of age
Osteoporosis - Vitamins K2 and D2 plus calcium supplements increase BMD in women with AD
Ovarian Cancer - Bleeding gastric varices successfully treated
Ovarian Cancer - Neutral endopeptidase 24.11 stops disease progression
Ovarian Cancer - Paper reviews origins and molecular pathology of ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Peptides from HER-2/neu-overexpressing tumors induce antitumor responses
Ovarian Cancer - Recent studies add new data to ovarian cancer research
Patents - Final rejection of claims in treatment for testosterone deficiency in men issued
Pediatric Obesity - Consensus on childhood obesity recommends classification as disease
Pediatrics - Pediatric nurse group alerts parents to dangers of rotavirus infection
Perimenopause - Bothersome symptoms range beyond night sweats, hot flashes
Personnel - Behavioral health company CEO appointed to mental health organization board
Personnel - Cervical cancer-focused company elects new board member: Carmen Medina
Personnel - GeneMaps-focused company adds scientific team
Personnel - Medical imaging company appoints president and CEO
Personnel - National health business group invites new member to serve on committee
Personnel - Research corporation announces new president and chief executive officer
Personnel - Thomas E. Hodapp resigns as director of clinical trials management company
Philanthropy - Foundation awards $2 million for uninsured health care programs
Pituitary Glands - EGF stimulated transcription of hPRL in human breast cancer SK-BR-3 cells
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Insulin-sensitizing drugs boost endogenous dopaminergic tone in obese patients
Pre-eclampsia Risk Factors - Smoking does not increase severity of pre-eclampsia
Pregnancy-Associated Malaria - IL-10+ T-cell upkeep in utero may affect APC function, infant's immune response
Preterm Labor - Positive results announced from clinical trials studying labor prediction device
Preventive Medicine - Book published on prevention and reversal of cardiovascular disease
Product Licensing - BN ImmunoTherapeutics inlicenses technology for breast cancer vaccine
Psychology - Different elements of narcissism may be linked to different eating pathologies
Reconstructive Surgery - DIEP flap preferred for breast surgery in overweight and obese patients
Reconstructive Surgery - Etiology probed of lower abdominal bulge after DIEP flap procedure on breast
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - Thrombophilia is a common cause of recurrent miscarriage syndrome
Reproductive Biology - Progesterone influences smooth-muscle relaxants during pregnancy
Revascularization - Review explores amount of myocardial viability needed for revascularization
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Genetics company to conduct genome association study of rheumatoid arthritis
Schistosomiasis - Results of small study show praziquantel treatment is safe during pregnancy
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Irish Medicines Board warns of counterfeit condoms bearing Durex brand name
Sexual Violence - Study assesses management of victims in a city genitourinary medicine clinic
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Virginity pledges do not reduce STD risk, study finds
Skin Cancer - Late recurrence of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in the female breast reported
Stroke - Findings indicate that aspirin reduces risk of stroke among women
Stroke - Husbands' smoking increases stroke prevalence in Chinese women nonsmokers
Urinary Incontinence - Market research firm forecasts trends for stress urinary incontinence treatment
Uterine Leiomyoma - Two broad groups of uterine fibroids defined by gene expression
Venous Thromboembolism - VTE incidence calculated among Factor V Leiden carriers
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