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Women's Health Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 5th, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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Breast Cancer - Decreased activity in TGF-beta pathway linked to increased disease risk

Breast Cancer - Few at-risk women are willing to take tamoxifen prophylactically

Disease Associations - Preeclampsia increases risk of future cardiovascular disease and death

Fibromyalgia - Study shows pregabalin improves symptoms

Stroke - Women less likely than men to receive some standard diagnostic tests for stroke

AIDS Therapies - UN says anti-AIDS gel for women isn't far off

Abdominal Obesity - GH treatment reduces abdominal visceral fat in postmenopausal women

Adjuvant Therapy - Combined estrogen/antipsychotic therapy doesn't prevent relapse in females

Alzheimer Disease - Seladin-1 may mediate estrogen's neuroprotective effects

Anorexia Nervosa - Environment may play role in population variation in leptin physiology

Assisted Reproduction - Blastocyst freezing improves fertility factors, lowers high-order multiple rate

Breast Cancer - Reports add new data to breast cancer research

Assisted Reproduction - Company donates infertility services through "From INCIID the Heart" Program

Assisted Reproduction - IVF/breast cancer patients safely use tamoxifen or letrozole plus low-dose FSH

Assisted Reproduction - Research add new data to assisted reproduction body of knowledge

Birth Defects - Maternal polymorphisms in CYP1A1, GSTM1, and GSTT1 linked to risk of hypospadias

Breast Cancer - 2005 Komen Race for the Cure Series, new sponsorship announced by foundation

Breast Cancer - Adoption of breast-conserving therapy may be accelerated

Breast Cancer - Reports advance knowledge in breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - Antibody plus paclitaxel improves survival in patients with metastatic disease

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer risk higher with synthetic progestin than micronized progesterone

Breast Cancer - Collagen VI encourages proliferation, survival of malignant tumor cells

Breast Cancer - Conjugated linoleic acid reduced murine mammary tumor cell

Breast Cancer - Effects of estrogen and tamoxifen on tumor gene expression characterized

Breast Cancer - Enrollment initiated in study of Abraxane as first-line therapy

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

Breast Cancer - Health Canada approves letrozole

Breast Cancer - Hereditary breast cancer examined

Breast Cancer - Intrauterine factors affect breast cancer risk in adulthood, study finds

Breast Cancer - Ki67 breast cancer marker correlates with regulation of apoptosis-related genes

Breast Cancer - Methyl mercury influences growth-related signaling in breast cancer cells

Breast Cancer - New treatment developed for BRCA1/2-associated disease

Obstetrics - Reports advance knowledge in obstetrics research

Breast Cancer - Novel handheld probe prototype aided breast conservative surgery

Breast Cancer - PEA3 and AP-1 involved in regulation of breast cancer-linked gene, mammaglobin

Breast Cancer - Rates of early-stage disease are rising, invasive cases are leveling

Breast Cancer - Real-time PCR measures Epstein-Barr virus DNA in archival breast adenocarcinomas

Breast Cancer - Recent findings illuminate research in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Reimbursement coding expands access of accelerated partial breast irradiation

Obstetrics - Reports describe recent advances in obstetrics research

Breast Cancer - Seattle, Washington residents to walk 60 miles for '2005 Breast Cancer 3-Day'

Breast Cancer - Tenascin-W implicated as breast cancer diagnostic marker

Breast Implants - U.S. FDA seeks more information on cohesive gel breast implant PMA application

Obstetrics - Researchers' data advance obstetrics research

Business & Finance - Imaging company reports 2004 financial results; obtains additional funding

Cancer Genetics & Genomics - African American women less likely to undergo genetic testing than white women

Cancer Genetics & Genomics - Combined multiple high-throughput analyses identify breast cancer genes

Cancer Prevention - Anthocyanidins from fruits and vegetables inhibit tumor cell growth

Cardiology - Women with PCOS at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, study shows

Cervical Cancer - Research in cervical cancer provides new insights

Oncology - Studies add new findings to oncology body of knowledge

Cervical Cancer - p27(Kip1) downregulated telomerase activity in human cervical cancer

Chlamydia Therapy - Treatment failures for Chlamydia trachomatis evaluated

Clinical Trials - Clinical trials of onercept for psoriasis, Canvaxin for melanoma discontinued

Clinical Trials - Phase 2 clinical trial for metastatic breast cancer therapy to proceed

Collaborations - Agreement extended on GeneChip technology to breast cancer diagnostics

Collaborations - Distribution agreement signed for feminine hygiene products

Osteoporosis - Research in osteoporosis provides new insights

Colorectal Cancer - Tumor formation and intestinal cell migration prevented by estrogens

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Amounts of antioxidants, flavanols in chocolate, cocoa powder vary, study shows

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Immunoglobulin protein isolate may lower LDL cholesterol, study shows

Contraception - Formulation completed for new contraceptive transdermal gel

Contraception - Illinois Governor Issues Emergency Rule Ensuring Contraceptive Access

Contraception - Mifepristone's potential as an emergency contraceptive drug is examined

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

Contraception - Unique reproductive-cell protein in mice could lead to new contraceptives

Contraceptive Microbicide - Contraceptive microbicide nonoxynol-9 has deleterious effects on endometrium

DNA Research - Italian patent application filed on transrenal DNA technology to detect HIV, TB

Dermatology - Lab company releases prescription benzoyl peroxide products for acne vulgaris

Diagnostics - Chromosomal sperm nuclei profile could be used as a predictive test before ICSI

Diagnostics - Ovarian, breast cancer tests launched

Diagnostics - Point-of-care test improves diagnosis, treatment of BV in low-resource areas

Diagnostics - Three methods compared for detecting HSV in genital lesions

Diet & Nutrition - "Motherwell babies" study may provide clues to adult diseases

Diet & Nutrition - Consuming regular margarine decreases milk fat in lean women

Diet & Nutrition - Drinking alcohol reduces breast milk supply, study shows

Diet & Nutrition - Effects of soy isoflavones and CEE may be mediated by effects on VCAM-1

Diet & Nutrition - Fe unaffected, Zn bioavailability increased by dairy foods in vegetarian diet

Diet & Nutrition - Soy protein consumption can reduce breast cancer risk

Diet & Nutrition - Vitamin E supplements may speed up development of cancer, study says

Drug Development - Hormone developer comments on U.S. NIH estrogen therapy statement

Drug Development - Phase III trial for estradiol gel completed

Eating Disorders - Short-term, low-dose testosterone may improve mental health of women with AN

Eating Disorders - Study suggests higher adiponectin reflects decreased body fat content in AN

Endocrinology - Factors determining pulsatile GH secretion identified in young women

Endocrinology - Layered mutations perpetuate thyroid hormone resistance

Endocrinology - Study supports NAF hormone levels as indicators of breast cancer risk

Endometriosis - Sex steroid-stimulated chemokine expression in HEEC may be inflammation factor

Epidemiology - Women, children in northern Uganda receiving assistance from NGO

Epilepsy - Zonisamide capsules don't affect pharmacokinetics of OCs containing EE, NOR

Exercise - Women with pedometers step up exercise levels

Fibromyalgia - Researchers' work adds to fibromyalgia body of knowledge

Finance - Dermatology-focused company closes $15 million round of financing

Finance - FemOne announces 2004 earnings results: Gross profits increased 99%

Finance - Nutrition products company reports fiscal 2005 third quarter financial results

Fitness & Wellness - Policy brief reports many California teens do not get regular physical exercise

Gynecology - Hypermethylation associated with carcinogenesis of endometrium

Gynecology - Specific KIR genes and genotypes may be linked to cervical cancer neoplasia

HIV Transmission - HIV positive women in South Africa still facing stigma, ostracism

HIV/AIDS Pediatrics - Infants are increasingly exposed antiretrovirals even from conception

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Sex worker clients are major bridge for HIV transmission in Cambodia

Health Promotion - Hospital campaign educates women on cardiovascular risks

Health Promotion - Mediterranean diet associated with a decrease in oxidized LDL particles

Healthcare Access - Financial support found for care of mothers and children in Pennsylvania

Heart Disease - Pathologist organization offers email reminder for women's disease prevention

Hereditary Antithrombin Deficiency - Company to begin ATryn U.S. clinical study

Herpesvirus Vaccine - Genital herpes protection linked to vagina-associated lymphoid tissue

Human Papillomavirus - Down-regulation of p21 contributes to apoptosis induced by HPV E6

Human Papillomavirus - Interval between menarche and first intercourse predicts HPV infection risk

Human Papillomavirus - Investigational HPV vaccine reduced infection and disease in study

Human Papillomavirus - Papillomavirus virus-like particles activate Langerhans cells

Human Papillomavirus Vaccines - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of human papillomavirus vaccines

Human Papillomavirus-Associated Cancer - HPV strongly associated with several cancers independent of HIV infection

Imaging - Spine imaging shows fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis

Infertility - IL-11 production compromised in infertility patients' endometrial stromal cells

Medical Devices - In vitro management system granted market approval in Canada

Medical Devices - Online survey of breast augmentation patients confirms demographics, motivations

Medical Devices - Radiology study shows connection of varicose veins to chronic pelvic pain

Melanoma - Patients with melanoma of unknown primary studied

Menopause - Bone fracture rates reduced in patients on bisphosphonate therapy

Mental Health - Schizophrenics on atypical antipsychotic treated longer than with typical drugs

Mergers & Acquisitions - Age-related dermatology products company ends merger talks with IGI, Inc.

Mergers & Acquisitions - Newborn physician services company acquires Miami pediatric cardiology practice

Metastasis - Metastasis to the breast identified as clinical challenge in outpatients

Myocardial Infarction - Women with heart attacks benefit from stenting

Neurology - Prenatal sonography doesn't affect intellectual capacity of developing child

Obstetrics - Findings describe new data in obstetrics research

Obstetrics - Pregnancy complications related to low levels of anti-clotting proteins

Obstetrics - Pregnant women face risk after motor vehicle crashes regardless of injuries

Obstetrics - Study aims to ease the anxiety of pregnancy after miscarriage

Oncology - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of oncology

Osteoarthritis - Lower estradiol levels may play role in postmenopausal OA pathogenesis

Osteoporosis - Even in sunny Florida vitamin D deficiency is common

Osteoporosis - Findings in osteoporosis provide new insights

Osteoporosis - Study shows effects of parathyroid hormone treatment on osteoporosis

Ovarian Cancer - Calretinin, inhibin, and WT1 immunohistochemical staining marked ovarian tumors

Ovarian Cancer - Genetic changes in primary and secondary tumor sites compared

Ovarian Cancer - Orphan drug status granted for 2-methoxyestradiol

Ovarian Cancer - Progesterone-regulated tumor suppressor genes identified

Ovarian Cancer - Reservoir ports superior to standard vascular access in advanced disease

Ovarian Cancer - Shape-altering genes explain development of different forms of disease

Ovarian Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in ovarian cancer research

Pain Management - Abstract on lidocaine vaginal gel published

Pain Management - Advances in peripheral embolization discussed at radiology meeting

Pediatric Care - Treatment of bronchiolitis in children varies widely, study shows

Pediatric Health - Girls more active with exercise and sports they enjoy

Pediatric Mortality - Rapid, concerted action needed to bring down mother and infant deaths, WHO says

Pediatrics Health - Certain weight control behaviors may precipitate obesity among adolescent girls

Personnel - Formation of scientific advisory board to provide guidance on PT-141 announced

Personnel - Woman-focused pharma elects William J. Robinson to board of directors

Pharmaceutical Research - Survey examines sales growth in rheumatoid arthritis markets

Philanthropy - Five dollar donations add up to record $8.5 million for breast cancer

Philanthropy - Software company announces donation to March of Dimes

Physiology - Researchers investigating the impact of long space missions on females

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Rate of CYP17 mRNA decay affects mRNA and CYP17 expression in theca cells

Prenatal Diagnostics - Licensing agreement expands hCGa-based prenatal risk assessment

Preventive Medicine - The gift of gab can keep family members healthy

Professional Education - Study shows education program reduces shaken-baby syndrome incidents

Prostate Cancer - Study shows prostate cancer patients live longer when given goserelin

Quality Assurance - Can hospital data detect poor performing doctors?

Reproductive Medicine - LH-regulated genes identified in the primate corpus luteum

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Pharma company announces rheumatoid arthritis clinical study collaboration

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Association reports nation is failing to curb spread of STDs in young people

Sjogren Syndrome - Painless test using teardrops may speed diagnosis

Sports Medicine - Quadriceps muscle activation strategies in females may play role in ACL rupture

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Company announces preliminary results of Genovate's clinical trial of prasterone

Tobacco Use - Childhood asthma may be linked to grandmother's smoking

Tobacco Use - NicAlert successfully used as clinical tool for expectant mothers in Nevada

Toxicology - Acute herbicide exposure alters neuroendocrine control of ovulation in rats

Toxicology - Sibling profiles uncover a range of valproate-related developmental effects

Tumor Screen - Screening procedure developed for small tumor specimens

Type 2 Diabetes - Postmenopausal obese women with diabetes must exercise to lose visceral fat

Varicose Veins - Study: Endovenous laser ablation is effective at treating varicose veins



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