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Women's Health Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 21st, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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Cardiovascular Disease - Women who've had hysterectomy have more CVD risk factors

Hypertension - Five percent less body weight reduces obese women's blood pressure

Osteoporosis - Postmenopausal women in study don't stick with home-based preventive program

Ovarian Cancer - BRCA1 mutation acts through indirect, biochemical route

Sexually Transmitted Infections - Late developers may run higher STI risk than sexually mature younger teens

Abortion - Study compares women's preference for medical or surgical abortion

Addiction Medicine - Nonprofit alliance says class of '79 fails parenting test for drug education

Allergy Medicine - Pregnancy and maternal atopy may be associated, but it's unclear how

Anesthesia - SNAP index and BIS failed to differentiate the nuances of anesthesia

Assisted Reproduction - Preterm birth a common occurrence in IVF and ICSI cases

Asthma - Earlier use of budesonide lowers asthma-related events in children, study shows

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

Asthma - Study: Fewer children with asthma who used nebulized ICS early were hospitalized

At-Risk Populations - HIV/AIDS, suicide, violence prevention services needed by transgender people

Atherosclerosis - Family propensity to atherosclerosis interacts with metabolic risk factors

Awards - Vaccine researchers receive Discoverers Award from pharmaceutical industry

Birth Defects - Nitrofen associated with birth defects

Breast Biopsy - Sublingual lorazepam reduces fainting risk during upright stereotactic biopsy

Osteoporosis - New findings in the area of osteoporosis detailed

Breast Cancer - Almost half of women with early disease experience depression and anxiety

Breast Cancer - Antigen Express initiates clinical trials in Her-2/neu positive breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Better outcome had with treatment by high-caseload surgeons

Breast Cancer - CYP1B1 and COMT polymorphisms not linked to increased risk

Breast Cancer - Cytotoxic activity of ent-16 beta-17 alpha-dihydroxykaurane on breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Data advance knowledge in breast cancer research

Osteoporosis - Recent findings illuminate research in osteoporosis

Breast Cancer - Goserelin and tamoxifen after chemo benefits younger node-positive patients

Breast Cancer - Her2(V655) genotype may be associated with disease progression in Korean women

Breast Cancer - Hyfrecator is effective treatment for radiation-induced telangiectasia

Breast Cancer - Identification of target genes directly regulated by SRC-3/AIB1 coactivator

Breast Cancer - Inactive human cathepsin D triggered fibroblast invasive growth

Breast Cancer - International breast cancer prevention study launches in U.S., Canada

Osteoporosis - Reports add new data to osteoporosis research

Breast Cancer - KIT and EGFR overexpression correlated with invasive ductal breast cancer

Breast Cancer - New drugs contribute to neoadjuvant treatment of early breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Oral contraceptives may have protective effect

Breast Cancer - Pilot study to begin for new breast cancer blood test

Breast Cancer - Polymorphisms in DNA repair gene XRCC1 may increase genetic susceptibility

Breast Cancer - Polymorphisms in XRCC1 modified polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-DNA adducts

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

Breast Cancer - Randomized intervention study conducted on breast cancer survivors in Japan

Breast Cancer - Recommendations for breast cancer core biopsy listed

Breast Cancer - Reproductive risk factors similar in Western countries and Japan

Breast Cancer - Researcher wins Canadian Merck Frosst Prize for work on BRCA1 gene

Breast Cancer - Stroke risk higher in women with history of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Study findings emphasize importance of early detection

Breast Cancer - The 3020insC allele of NOD2 associated with early-onset breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Vinorelbine, epirubicin, 5-FU combo is manageable first-line chemotherapy

Breast Cancer - beta-Catenin signaling in basal mammary epithelial cells leads to hyperplasia

Breast Cancer Treatment - Cisplatin plus oral etoposide combination chemotherapy endorsed

Breast Cancer Treatment - Doxycycline enhanced tumor regression activity of cyclophosphamide

Breast Cancer Treatment - Radiotherapy for primary breast cancer increased risk of esophageal cancer

Breast Cancer Treatment - Treatment recommendations for octogenarian women with advanced breast cancer

Breast Implants - Capsular tissue adjacent to silicone breast implants analyzed

Breastfeeding - South African health workers' need training about breastfeeding in HIV context

Business Update - Biopharmaceutical company moves ahead with cost rationalization plan

Business Update - Toshiba named exclusive Internet distributor of ultrasound product line

Cancer Drugs - Novel cytotoxic cyclic peptide, YM-216391, derived from Streptomyces nobilis

Cancer Gene Therapy - FGF20 targeted by beta-catenin and implicated in cancer development

Cancer Genetics - Double-strand break repair gene variants not linked to breast or ovarian cancer

Cancer Genetics - Scientists uncover how BRCA2 regulates DNA repair

Cancer Risk Factors - Gender mix in twins and fetal growth studied; cancer risk assessed

Cancer Support - Internet cancer support groups analyzed through a female perspective

Cancer Therapy - Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor battles metastatic breast cancer cells

Cancer Vaccines - Majority of women accept cervical cancer vaccine for self, children, study shows

Cardiology - Researchers describe findings in cardiology studies

Cardiology - Rhythm-control strategy should be considered for patients with high IRVR

Cardiovascular Diseases - Patients with low ankle-brachial index have increased risk of mortality

Cardiovascular Research - Study investigated CV autonomic control of endurance-trained female athletes

Cardiovascular Risk Factors - Weight is an important factor in vascular aging in mid-life women

Cervical Cancer - Adenocarcinoma in situ factors analyzed in hysterectomy specimens

Cervical Cancer - HPV mRNA can still be detected after 14 days in liquid-based cytology medium

Cervical Cancer - Lymphotoxin-alpha polymorphism and risk of cervical cancer in Japan examined

Cervical Cancer - Recent findings in cervical cancer provide new insights

Cervical Cancer - Strong proapoptotic protein expression a marker of poor radiotherapy outcome

Chlamydia Trachomatis - Nucleic acid amplified tests useful tools for diagnosis and screening

Clinical Trials - Factors associated with minority women's enrollment in HIV trials identified

Cognitive Function - Attentional and memory biases compared in women with social phobia, depression

Colon Cancer - Report: At-risk women still not heeding real threat of colon cancer

Colorectal Cancer - African American women urged to heed screening guidelines

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - New products based on traditional Native American natural products announced

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Omega-3 fish oil infused with plant phytosterols said to reduce cholesterol

Contraception - Only half of women requesting postpartum sterilization undergo the procedure

Contraception - Protocol involving immediate initiation of DMPA assessed

Contraception - Study finds low awareness of EC among women in a Boston community

Depression - CBSM plus intervention reduces depression scores in women with AIDS

Dermatology - Maternal eczema in pregnancy and high serum IgE levels linked to infant eczema

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Apple-shaped women up to 6 times more likely to develop diabetes, physician says

Diet & Nutrition - Importance of vitamin D for healthy bones emphasized

Diet & Nutrition - Pressure from mom may cause daughters' picky eating

Diet & Nutrition - Raw food vegetarians have low bone mass

Diet & Nutrition - Trinity nutrient-enhanced water products introduced

Domestic Violence - Level of self-criticism influences effects of dependency on PTSD intensity

Drug Development - Cetrorelix development to continue in benign prostate hyperplasia in Japan

Eating Disorders - Does pressure from mom cause picky eating among girls?

Eating Disorders - Eating disorders are often undetected in pregnant women

Eating Disorders - Research in eating disorders provides new insights

Ectopic Pregnancy - Outcomes of cervical pregnancy with/without methotrexate reported

Emergency Contraception - Latin American and Caribbean countries slow to accept EC

Endocrinology - New data illuminates research in endocrinology

Endocrinology - Plasma ghrelin levels increase during year-long exercise program

Endocrinology - Plasma oxytocin plays role in normal sexual function in women

Endocrinology - Putative tumor suppressor DMBT1 is estrogen-regulated in uterus

Endocrinology - Technique described for extracting estrogens from urine of pregnant women

Endocrinology - Uterine movement affects endometrium-related physiology and pathology

Endometrial Cancer - Endometrial cancer in African-American women is more aggressive, studies show

Epidemiology - First survey conducted of STIs in Mongolian pregnant women

Epidemiology - Prevalence, types of HPV infection determined in rural women in southern India

Epilepsy - Data advance knowledge in epilepsy research

Female Sexual Dysfunction - Outcome measurement in female sexual dysfunction trials reviewed

Finance - Minimally invasive ophthalmic products provider announces financial results

Fitness and Wellness - Fitness council suggest low-fat diet, exercise program for shaping up

Fitness and Wellness - P.M. lipid infusion fails to change insulin sensitivity after A.M. exercise

Gastric Cancer - EPHA2/EFNA1 expressed in human gastric cancer

Gene Research - BRCA2 knock-down exposes its potential to control alternate mechanisms

Gonorrhea - New findings in the area of gonorrhea described

Gynecologic Surgery - Clonidine assessed as preoperative sedative for abdominal hysterectomy

Gynecology - Estrogen metabolism genes shape endometrial cancer susceptibility

HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Studies advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS vaccines research

Health Insurance - Underestimation of low-income working women's coverage needs is common

Health Promotion - Health resource center and Bed Bath & Beyond promote women's health

Hematology - Cryopreserved umbilical cord blood yields mesenchymal stem cells

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Estradiol affects blood pressure response to orthostasis in healthy older women

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Research in hormone replacement therapy provides new insights

Human Genome - U.S.-India research team completes analysis of X chromosome

Human Papillomavirus - PreTect HPV-Proofer for HPV E6/E7 mRNA detection gets thumbs up

Hypercholesterolemia - Take heart, it's all good news

Hypertension - AHA makes recommendations on blood pressure measurements

Hypertension - Waist circumference accounts for various factors' link to blood pressure

Imaging - Swedish hospitals in Kalmar, Oskarshamn, Vostervik to get mammography systems

Immunology - Cytokines and types of inflammatory cells expressed differently in HPV and HIV

Immunology - T-cell subsets not associated with mortality in older community-dwelling women

Infertility - A body mass index that's too high or too low can affect ovulation

Information Technology - Children's hospital uses predictive analytics to differentiate brain tumor types

Information Technology - Software suite for obstetrical labor and delivery risk management launched

Intimate Partner Violence - Expressive writing may help reduce depression in survivors

Intimate Partner Violence - Impaired memory of drug-abusing couples causes disputes about IPV instances

Lactose Intolerance - Fast-acting dietary supplement for lactose intolerance launched

Low Birth Weight - Preterm baby hospital charges estimated at $7.4 billion annually

Marketing - Survey solutions provider highlights RapidIntercept offering at meeting

Melanoma - Chromosome locus identified as possible bearer of genes key to tumorigenesis

Mental Health - Behavioral healthcare company educates public about coping with school violence

Mergers & Acquisitions - Companies merge to offer breast and facial aesthetics products

Metabolism - Menstrual cycle factors don't affect meal fatty acid disposal

Metastasis - SHP-2 promoted migration and metastasis of cancer cells

Neurodevelopment - Maternal poly I:C exposure during pregnancy may increase fetal disorder risk

Neuroendocrinology - New research in the area of neuroendocrinology detailed

Obesity Genomics and Genetics - Researchers' data advance obesity genomics and genetics research

Obstetrics - ANGII receptors may be involved in IUGR response to low sodium levels

Obstetrics - Antibiotics for BV, Trichomonas don't prevent preterm birth in high-risk women

Obstetrics - Bacteria in fetal membranes don't necessarily cause preterm labor

Obstetrics - Experiences of women hospitalized for high-risk pregnancy analyzed

Obstetrics - Motor nerve conduction studies aid early assessment of obstetrical plexopathy

Obstetrics - Prenatal care access a problem for many U.S. immigrants

Obstetrics - Research add new data to obstetrics body of knowledge

Obstetrics - Researchers investigate placental transporter systems in diabetic pregnancies

Oncology - Metastatic breast cancer cells need intranuclear Runx2 for osteolysis

Oral Health - Dentist alerts her female patients to link between oral and overall health

Osteoporosis - Anabolic therapeutic agent approved in U.S., Europe

Osteoporosis - Calcium intake crucial to benefits of osteoporosis drugs

Osteoporosis - Dentists can detect signs of bone loss on panoramic radiographs

Osteoporosis - Follow-up treatment for osteoporosis after fracture is lacking

Osteoporosis - Gene linked to bone mineral density discovered

Osteoporosis - New data illuminates research in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Pathogenic role of estrogen receptor gene polymorphisms explored

Osteoporosis - Plantar vibration improves leg fluid flow in perimenopausal women

Osteoporosis - Study estimates requirements for DXA for disease management in Europe

Osteoporosis - Survey shows misunderstanding about importance of vitamin D to bone health

Osteoporosis - Unloading has greater effect than estrogen on trabecular bone in women

Ovarian Cancer - Cell surface carbohydrates involved in biological properties of cancer cells

Ovarian Cancer - Company initiates phase III trial of XYOTAX in ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - Protective effects of anovulation factors persist from pre- to postmenopause

Ovarian Cancer - Researchers evaluating investigational therapy for ovarian cancer

Personnel - Diagnostics company names special advisor for molecular pathology

Personnel - Sherree Lucas named vice president of marketing by medical device company

Photodynamic Therapy - Researchers find new treatment for Bowen disease of the nipple

Physiology - Forearm blood flow increases in response to stress in genotype-specific women

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Study finds orlistat and metformin equally effective for treatment of PCOS

Preeclampsia - Foundation announces inaugural walk-a-thon fundraiser

Quality Assurance - In rural China, most ob/gyn workers don't wash hands or use gloves

Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion - Lack of appropriate NK cell inhibitory receptors found in some cases

Reproductive Immunology - T regulatory cells important in maternal tolerance to allogeneic fetus

Schistosomiasis - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of schistosomiasis

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Late developers may have more infection risk than sexually mature younger teens

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Adverse health burden related to sexual behavior in U.S. reported

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Intervention to promote female condom to STD clinic patients described

Sexually Transmitted Infections - Composite symptom constructs improve STI-detecting specificity

Sleep Disorders - Health organizations say insomnia is a public health issue

Smoking - Increased levels of metallothionein found in the placenta of smokers

Stem Cell Research - Mechanisms controlling primordial germ cell proliferation in females explored

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Antibody-induced IL-2 deficiency could cause autoantibody production in lupus

Tobacco Use - Increased levels of metallothionein found in placenta of smokers

Tobacco Use - Smokers believe medicinal nicotine products may be harmful, study shows

Trichomoniasis - Immunochromatographic assay should improve detection in resource-poor areas

Tumors - HER-2/neu overexpression drives tumor proliferation but not vascularization

Urinary Incontinence - Study compares effectiveness of pelvic floor exercises vs. "toilet techniques"

Uterine Leiomyoma - Protective effects of progesterone receptor modulator CDB-2914 described

Vascular Disease - Study suggests pathway may be involved in uterine artery intimal hyperplasia

Venous Aneurysm - Correlation found between occurrence and female sex, high BMI in males

Violence - Links between women's health, victimization, and social connections studied

Wound Repair - Ex vivo gene therapy heals fractures in osteoporotic animals

Yeast Infections - Urine helps infectious yeast stick



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