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Women's Health Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 14th, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Women's Health Weekly | Other Publications

Breast Cancer - Minimal residual disease persists in bone marrow after adjuvant therapy

Endometrial Cancer - Risk in postmenopausal women with asymptomatic endometrial polyps is low

Menopause - NIH panel calls for "demedicalization" of menopause

Obstetrics - Active management of third stage of labor greatly reduces postpartum hemorrhage

Preeclampsia - Study supports use of aspirin in treating pregnancy disorder

Addiction Medicine - Long-term effects of parental alcoholism on women studied

Adiposity - FABP2 Thr allele/abdominal adipose tissue association found in white women

Adverse Drug Reaction - Anticonvulsant drug poses greater birth-defect risk than suspected

Adverse Drug Reaction - Studies report mixed results on epilepsy drugs and birth defects

Advocacy - Abuses against women still rampant in Africa, NGO says

Antimicrobial Therapy - Research reveals possibility for safe antimicrobial therapy during pregnancy

Breast Cancer - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

Asthma - Disease severity is associated with body mass index and early menarche

At-Risk Populations - Study links colic, maternal depression to family problems

Atherosclerosis - Endogenous postmenopausal hormones may play regulatory role in lipid metabolism

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia - Development of treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia to continue in Japan

Biological Therapies - Enamel matrix derivative inhibited breast cancer cell attachment to bone

Brain Morphology - Measurements from large study can be used as norms for comparison

Endocrinology - Researchers' findings advance endocrinology research

Breast Cancer - 5F 203 induces NF-kappa B activity in drug-sensitive breast cancer MCF-7 cells

Breast Cancer - Adjuvant treatment for node-positive breast cancer approved in Europe

Breast Cancer - Array-CGH and tissue microarrays together help identify prognostic markers

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer linked to second hand smoke

Breast Cancer - Cardiac death after radiation for breast cancer dramatically down, study shows

Breast Cancer - Enzyme expression ratio is a prognostic indicator in tamoxifen-treated patients

Osteoporosis - Research in osteoporosis provides new insights

Breast Cancer - Epidemiologic, clinical similarities seen in African and African American women

Breast Cancer - Evidence-based medicine screened for likelihood of sentinel lymph node biopsy

Breast Cancer - Findings in breast cancer provide new insights

Breast Cancer - Hazard rates of recurrence following diagnosis of primary breast cancer examined

Breast Cancer - Interleukin-1beta induces IL-8 mRNA stabilization in breast cancer cells

Breast Cancer - Microarray analysis can identify etiologic agent

Osteoporosis - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of osteoporosis

Breast Cancer - Minimal risk of macrometastases in the NSLN in breast cancer patients

Breast Cancer - Minimum, expected, and maximum detection rates calculated for England and Wales

Breast Cancer - Oncolytic herpes simplex virus diminishes mammary tumors in mice

Breast Cancer - One in 7 minority U.S. women doesn't know family history of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Patients with inducible NOS-positive breast carcinomas had lower survival rate

Breast Cancer - Patients with negative node biopsy and no axillary dissection were cancer free

Osteoporosis - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of osteoporosis

Breast Cancer - Pilot study of a new blood test for breast cancer to be launched

Breast Cancer - Study to compare partial and whole breast radiation

Breast Cancer - Tobacco smoke and smoking increases risk in premenopausal Japanese women

Business & Finance - Pharmaceutical company announces 8% increase in net revenues for fourth quarter

Business Update - Biotechnology companies broaden antisense drug development partnership

Business Update - Company announces arbitration panel decision in royalty dispute with DEKA

Business Update - Imaging technology provider announces change to CD-Ratiometer agreement

Business Update - Medical manufacturing company signs private label agreement

Cancer Screening - Low-income minority women's perceived barriers, facilitators identified

Cancer Therapy - Inhibition of tumor-derived CCL5 also inhibited metastasis of 4T1

Cancer Therapy - The G-quadruplex-interactive molecule BRACO-19 inhibited tumor growth

Cardiac Hypertrophy - New findings in the area of cardiac hypertrophy detailed

Cardiovascular Disease - Preventing CVD may ameliorate some adverse effects of APOE genotype

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Impact on femoral artery IMT in asymptomatic young adults assessed

Cervical Cancer - Abdominal radical trachelectomy is a fertility-preserving option for some cases

Cervical Cancer - Enriched HPV-specific polyclonal T cells may be key to future immunotherapies

Cervical Cancer - Nonsurgical options available to treat HPV-related disease

Cervical Cancer - Radical hysterectomy unnecessary for adequate treatment of early stage disease

Cervical Cancer - Three-year screening interval okay for HIV+ women negative for HPV

Chemotherapy - Update on agents utilized for perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy

Chlamydia - Studies describe new findings in chlamydia research

Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia - Company obtains orphan drug designation for c-Myb Antisense (LR3001) in CML

Collaborations - Diagnostics company renews cancer research collaboration with Johns Hopkins

Colorectal Cancer - Educational initiative targeting women gets underway

Contraception - Study: Most women would prefer laparoscopic over hysteroscopic sterilization

Coronary Heart Disease - Elevated complement C3 levels are a risk factor in men and women

Coronary Heart Disease - FVII haplotypes associated with cardiovascular risk factors in women

Depression - Abuse and HIV status linked to suicide risk

Depression - Low-income, single mothers at higher risk

Depression - Pregnant women should exercise to keep depression away

Dermatology - First sale of anti-cellulite gel to German cosmetics distributor announced

Diabetes Complications - PLAP linked to T. cruzi invasion of diabetic placentas

Diagnostics - FDA clears standalone APTIMA test to detect STD bacterium

Diagnostics - U.S. FDA grants approval for tissue removal breast biopsy system

Diagnostics - UPAR may identify breast cancer patients with a risk for micrometastasis

Diet & Nutrition - OptiNate, prenatal vitamin with vegetarian-sourced omega-3 fatty acids, launched

Diet & Nutrition - Study sheds light on lower diabetes, CVD risks in moderate alcohol drinkers

Disease Associations - California report conclusively links secondhand smoke, breast cancer

Disease Associations - No relationship found between ovarian cancer risk and incomplete pregnancy

Drug Delivery - Positive pharmacokinetic study results reported for ondansetron lingual spray

Drug Development - Cetrorelix development continues with endometriosis as primary indication

Drug Development - IND filed for gel to treat overactive bladder syndrome

Eating Disorders - Women with eating disorders manipulate their experience of emotional states

Endocrinology - IGF-I response to single growth hormone bolus is increased in obesity

Endocrinology - New findings in the area of endocrinology detailed

Endocrinology - Truncal fat linked to lower GH levels, which are linked to CVD risk in women

Endocrinology - VEGF Trap creates reversible ovarian function inhibition in macaques

Epidemiology - High HIV rate found among South African women refusing antenatal screening

Exercise - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of exercise

Finance - Biopharmaceutical company announces fourth quarter and fiscal 2004 results

Finance - ComfortScan maker reports 2004 net loss of $321,000

Finance - Essure maker reports fourth-quarter and year-end financial results

Fitness & Wellness - Podiatric group names 10 U.S. cities as 2005 Best Walking Cities

Forensic Medicine - Novel microfluidic device efficiently separates sperm and endothelial cells

Gastric Cancer - Case of gastric tumor of the Carney triad reported

Gene Transfer - The decorin transgene stops breast cancer metastasis

Gynecology - Matrilysin uses progelatinase to generate ovarian cancer cell invasion

HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Recombinant cyanovirin-N developed for use as vaginal anti-HIV microbicide

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Discrete-event simulation evaluates vertical transmission prevention strategies

HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - Economic/sexual empowerment may increase HIV risk in southwestern Ugandan women

Head & Neck Cancer - Lateralization of squamous cell carcinomas in the head and neck studied

Healthcare Coverage - National survey shows causes for delay by lesbians in obtaining health care

Hematology - New findings in the area of hematology detailed

Immunocontraception - Chimeric synthetic peptide shows promise in immunocontraceptive vaccines

Immunotherapy - Researchers characterize breast cancer patient-derived dendritic cells

In Vitro Fertilization - Preimplantation genetic diagnosis curbs risk of Rh disease

Lactobacillus Reuteri - Lsp and MsrB analyzed, role in Lactobacillus reuteri demonstrated

Licensing - Agreement to license test panel for gastro dysfunction in some children set

Matrix Metalloproteinase - MMP-9 gelatinase B examined, expression and activation in endometrium clarified

Medical Devices - Long-term benefit of drug delivery device after breast cancer surgery shown

Menstrual Migraine - Home-use fertility monitor enables well-timed perimenstrual prophylaxis

Mergers & Acquisitions - Biopharma company acquires assets of Savetherapeutics A.G.

Mergers & Acquisitions - Intellectual property of German biotech Savetherapeutics AG acquired

Mycoplasma genitalium - LightCycler PCR assay shows promise for routine diagnosis

Neuroscience - Sex differences in age-related motor slowing explored in rhesus monkey

Obesity Pathogenesis - Reports add new data to obesity pathogenesis research

Obstetrics - Blood collection program reduces transfusion needs in placenta previa cases

Obstetrics - Decrease in recommended number of antenatal visits suits Swedish women

Obstetrics - Fistula hospital in Ethiopia continues services for young women

Obstetrics - For women with PPROM benefits of delivery outweigh risks after 34 weeks

Obstetrics - Genetic factors leading to hydatidiform moles can be modulated by other factors

Obstetrics - Iron supplementation (40 mg/day) after 13 weeks gestation prevents deficiency

Obstetrics - Manual removal of placenta after cesarean section causes more blood loss

Obstetrics - Maternal gene polymorphism increases risk for severe abruptio placentae

Obstetrics - Mouse study suggests link between estrogen excess and thrombotic fetal loss

Obstetrics - New research in the area of obstetrics detailed

Obstetrics - Prophylactic use of progesterone in preterm labor needs more study

Obstetrics - Study equates poor oral health with preterm birth risk

Obstetrics - Use of antibiotics to prevent premature birth debated

Obstetrics - nAPCsr isn't an indicator of pregnancy-associated venous thromboembolism

Oncology - Gene-loaded dendritic cells kindle a response to breast cancer antigens

Oncology - Genes predispose breast cancer patients to tamoxifen-induced fatty liver

Oncology - Ron receptor signals influence mammary tumor development and metastasis

Oncology - Ultrasound morphology of varying types of breast cancer must be differentiated

Oncology - VEGF is a strong prognostic indicator for breast cancer

Oncology - VEGF-A and VEGFR-2 correlate with tamoxifen response in breast cancer patients

Oral Health - Antiretroviral therapy doesn't increase risk of dental caries in HIV+ women

Osteoporosis - Recent findings in osteoporosis described

Osteoporosis Therapy - Taurine protects against alendronate-induced gastric damage in rats

Ovarian Cancer - Clinical trial of monoclonal antibody seeks patients with advanced disease

Ovarian Cancer - Reports add new data to ovarian cancer research

Overactive Bladder - Pharmaceutical companies initiate phase IV study of overactive bladder treatment

Patents - U.S. patent issued for use of compound to treat uterine fibroids, endometriosis

Pediatric Health - Company partners with U.S. surgeon general to promote Year of Healthy Child

Pediatric Obesity - Six California communities selected for Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Incidence of PID subdiagnoses changed between 1990-2002 in Oslo, Norway

Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Surgery in women age 80+ is successful with high satisfaction level

Perimenopause - Disappearance of inhibin A and B in serum predicts approaching menopause

Personnel - Developer of respiratory disease therapies names 2 to direct product development

Pertussis - Medical group comments on U.S. FDA recommendation for pertussis vaccine

Physiology - WISE study starts with 60 days of bedrest for terrestrial female astronauts

Postpartum Depression - Pituitary-adrenal axis of women with PPD is more sensitive to gonadal steroids

Preeclampsia - Circulating activators of PPAR are reduced in preeclamptic pregnancy

Preeclampsia - Placental trophoblasts don't set up correct cytokine response in preeclampsia

Premature Delivery - Phase I clinical trial with MN-221 to prevent preterm labor

Premature Ovarian Failure - Ovulatory cycles of women with POF have persistently higher FSH levels

Reproductive Health - Drug regulating agency rules Yasmin may be taken by competing female athletes

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Female condom company receives orders for 3.2 million units from southern Africa

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Report recommends implementing chlamydia screening at STD clinics in Slovenia

Smallpox Vaccines - Researchers describe findings in smallpox vaccines studies

Sociology Research - Model helps determine why women stay in abusive relationships

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Two antiprothrombin antibodies frequently found in SLE

Toxoplasmosis - Membrane-based tests for detecting urinary antigens, antibodies under study

Urinary Incontinence - Infection rate appears higher with multifilament polypropylene mesh sling

Urinary Incontinence - Side effects of current drug therapies for stress UI limit their use

Uterine Leiomyoma - Altered laminin beta1 gene expression is associated with tumorigenesis

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