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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
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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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