Advertisement
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Google 2009 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
Google 2009 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
Google 2009 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
Amazon's Alexa 2009 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here .
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 12th, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Women's Health Weekly | Other Publications
Breast Cancer - Molecular diagnostic test detects early-state disease, may improve diagnosis
Breast Cancer - New method of RNA interference permanently silences key breast cancer gene
Endometrial Cancer - Hysterectomy approaches for obese women compared
Mental Health - Psychological IPV is key predictor of PTSD in abused women
Restenosis - Women benefit from drug-eluting stents as much as men
Adverse Drug Reaction - Aromatase inhibitors' possible neurodegenerative effects need study
Adverse Drug Reaction - Fetal abnormalities linked to sartan use in last 6 months of pregnancy
Adverse Drug Reaction - Severely suppressed bone turnover may occur with long-term alendronate therapy
Adverse Drug Reaction - Terbutaline is neurotoxic in utero and augments chlorpyrifos toxicity
Alzheimer Disease - Leuprolide acetate therapy is under study
Angiology - Rat study suggests reduced uteroplacental perfusion pressure leads to IUGR
Breast Cancer - New data illuminates research in breast cancer
Antisocial Behavior - Neurobiological changes resulting from abuse may play role in later behaviors
Assisted Reproduction - Anonymity's influence on the recruitment of egg donors studied
Assisted Reproduction - Gene expression profiles of the endometrium during COH reported
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Study indicates pediatricians overlook early signs of autism spectrum disorder
Biomechanics - Impact of soft tissue, bone quality on female pelvic fracture outcome clarified
Bipolar Affective Puerperal Psychosis - Risk of puerperal and nonpuerperal recurrence higher with subsequent pregnancy
Breast Cancer - Recent studies add new data to breast cancer research
Breast Abscess - Ultrasound-guided drainage is effective and a less invasive treatment method
Breast Cancer - 2-methoxyestradiol downregulated cyclin D1 and cell cycle progression
Breast Cancer - Antinausea regimens compared in patients after chemotherapy
Breast Cancer - BCAS2 potentiates estrogen receptor transcriptional activity
Breast Cancer - Baseline spinal BMD may predict risk of chemotherapy-induced ovarian failure
Breast Cancer - Beta 2-chimerin induced murine breast cancer cells to respond to matrix stimuli
Breast Cancer - Researchers describe findings in breast cancer studies
Breast Cancer - Compound may have therapeutic potential with less toxicity than raloxifene
Breast Cancer - Cytoplasmic HuR expression is prognostic factor in breast carcinoma
Breast Cancer - ERbeta, hormone receptors, biomarker associations in breast cancer evaluated
Breast Cancer - Early-stage breast-cancer rates rising; invasive breast cancer rates leveling
Breast Cancer - Effects of alcohol consumption on sex steroid levels may increase disease risk
Breast Cancer - Findings advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Funding sought for clinical studies on new blood test for breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Gain and loss of weight pre- and postmenopause linked to cancer risk
Breast Cancer - Gene expression profiling identifies molecular subtypes of inflammatory disease
Breast Cancer - HCG-induced genetic changes in breast tissue have preventive effect
Breast Cancer - Higher allelic imbalance rates seen in primary than metastatic tumors
Breast Cancer - Internal mammary lymph node recurrence is rare, and associated with metastasis
Breast Cancer - Studies add new findings to breast cancer body of knowledge
Breast Cancer - Mechanism of potential acolbifene toxicity studied
Breast Cancer - Medical technology corporation developing breast cancer detection instrument
Breast Cancer - Metastatic ER and PR status doesn't predict survival
Breast Cancer - New ComfortScan distributor agreement inked for Italy, Portugal, and Bulgaria
Breast Cancer - New use of expression profiling may identify genes involved in metastasis
Breast Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma agonists promoted apoptosis
Breast Cancer - Racial differences in familial clustering of female cancers investigated
Breast Cancer - Reducing gene expression improves cancer cells' response to ionizing radiation
Cervical Cancer - New research in the area of cervical cancer detailed
Breast Cancer - Study says soy protein consumption can reduce risk of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Transcriptional regulation of LRP16 gene expression in MCF-7 human breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Treating early stage breast cancer discussed at surgeons meeting
Breast Cancer - Tumor cytokeratin and metallothionein expression linked to invasiveness
Endocrinology - Researchers describe findings in endocrinology studies
Breast Cancer - YB-1 expression in breast cancer may indicate chemoresistance
Breast Reconstruction - Pectoralis flaps useful for muscle coverage of expander implants
Business Update - Pharmaceuticals company exercises option to buy down ONTAK royalties to Lilly
Business Update - TORI inks agreement with company formerly known as ChromaVision
Cancer Genetics - Researchers' work adds to cancer genetics body of knowledge
Cancer Prevention - Findings from clinical trials in cancer prevention detailed
Obstetrics - Studies add new findings to obstetrics body of knowledge
Cancer Prognostics - Biomarkers isolated from saliva successfully predict oral and breast cancer
Cancer Screening - Study: Cytologic ASCUS diagnosis needs "aggressive intervention"
Cancer Therapy - Multiple sclerosis linked to reduced rates of cancer
Cancer Therapy - Promising prostate, ovarian cancer data support trial plans
Cancer Therapy - Recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus attacks metastatic breast cancer
Cancer Therapy - Researchers' data advance cancer therapy research
Osteoporosis - Recent findings in osteoporosis provide new insights
Cardiology - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology
Cervical Cancer - Claudin 1 protein may be diagnostic indicator of CIN
Cervical Cancer - Findings in cervical cancer provide new insights
Cervical Cancer - HPV status is a prognostic indicator of curative radiation treatment
Cervical Cancer - Radical hysterectomy technique preserves postsurgical bladder function
Osteoporosis - Recent studies add new data to osteoporosis research
Cervical Cancer - Sentinel node detection with radiocolloid lymphatic mapping predicts metastases
Cervical Cancer - Stable hemoglobin levels appear to predict better radiotherapy outcome
Cervical Cancer - Trends in squamous cell carcinoma incidence described in 13 European countries
Chlamydia Trachomatis - Rifampin-resistant RNA polymerase mutants remain susceptible to rifalazil
Chlamydia Vaccine - Inactivated Chlamydia strain induces dendritic cell maturation
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Report: Ampligen increases physical performance in new CFS
Osteoporosis - Researchers describe findings in osteoporosis studies
Clinical Trials - Company focused on sexual function therapies announces research coverage
Collaborations - Agreement signed for cyclic mastalgia therapy IoGen
Collaborations - Pharmaceutical marketing services provider announces partnership with Connetics
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Japanese herbal medicine may inhibit hot flashes in medically menopausal women
Congenital Heart Disease - Management of heart patients' gynecologic health outlined
Contraception - Study: Data show no evidence that lower-dose estrogen in COCs is safer
Osteoporosis - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of osteoporosis
Contraceptives - Long-term use of DMPA, norethisterone enanthate, or COCs don't affect BMD
Coronary Artery Disease - HRT, antioxidant vitamins don't improve endothelial vasodilator function
DNA Research - New advances made in DNA damage response network of Fanconi's anemia proteins
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Diagnosis and treatment of deep vein thrombosis reviewed
Dermatology - Corrective cosmetics effectively cover facial pigmentary disorders
Diagnostics - Company announces first ThinPrep Imaging System placement in U.K.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Reports describe recent advances in polycystic ovary syndrome research
Diagnostics - Mini-hysteroscopic screening recommended prior to starting ART
Diagnostics - U.S. FDA grants waiver for rapid vaginitis test under clinical lab act
Diet & Nutrition - Adding avocado fruit can significantly enhance carotenoid absorption from food
Diet & Nutrition - Effect of maternal zinc supplementation on breastfeeding infants studied
Diet & Nutrition - Effects of periconceptional undernutrition on fetal growth, metabolism studied
Diet & Nutrition - Effects of recommended diet elements are mediated by different mechanisms
Diet & Nutrition - Mother's prenatal and lactational diet may protect daughters from breast cancer
Diet & Nutrition - Propensity for obesity, diabetes may occur in utero, rat study indicates
Diet & Nutrition - Soy isoflavone supplement has antioxidant, but not estrogenic, effect
Diet & Nutrition - Study links ester-E compound to reduction in cholesterol
Diet & Nutrition - U.S. food market poised for whole grains, high fiber trend, report says
Diet and Nutrition - New study demonstrates cardioprotective effects of Protykin
Diet and Nutrition - Working mothers do not have an adverse effect on children's diets
Dysmenorrhea - Nitric oxide pathway involved in menstrual pathophysiology
Echocardiography - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of echocardiography
Emergency Contraception - Bioavailability of oral EC regimen is triple that of vaginally-administered EC
Emergency Contraception - Study assesses remaining barriers perceived by women having induced abortion
Endocrinology - Alcohol-induced NO increase may prevent bone resorption in ovariectomized rats
Endocrinology - Amenorrhea in female athletes is associated with endothelial dysfunction
Endocrinology - Blood cholesterol, BMD, menopausal symptoms unaffected by flaxseed in diet
Endocrinology - Metabolic effects of low-dose COCs and nonhormonal contraceptives don't differ
Endocrinology - Recent findings illuminate research in endocrinology
Endocrinology - Resveratrol opposes the effects of estrogen in metastatic breast cancer cells
Endometrial Cancer - Vascular endothelial growth factor may encourage uterine sarcoma progression
Endometrial Polyps - Transvaginal ultrasound with diagnostic hysteroscopy reliably evaluates polyps
Epidemiology - Study reveals dramatic difference between breast cancers in U.S. and Africa
Epilepsy - Review looks at recent data on treatment of pregnant women with epilepsy
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Adenylyl cyclases regulate ethanol-induced neurodegeneration in newborn mice
Finance - China-based neutraceuticals company completes $875,000 equity financing
Finance - Maker of devices to treat breast tumor secures $23 million round of financing
Finance - T-Scan breast cancer screening system producer closes funding
Food & Nutrition - Study says wild blueberry compounds may work against all stages of cancer
Food Safety - Meat industry gratified by U.S. CDC data showing declines in foodborne illness
Gonadotropins - P-selectin analyzed, regulation during ovulation characterized
Gynecology - Granulosa cell compounds regulate ovarian follicle vascularization
Gynecology - New research in the area of gynecology detailed
HIV/AIDS Antenatal Screening - Characteristics of women in London who decline testing identified
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Testosterone replacement doesn't improve weight, muscle strength in HIV+ women
HIV/AIDS Transmission - Breast milk-derived antigen-specific CD8+ T cells described
HIV/HPV Coinfection - Study examines natural history of HPV in HIV positive women
Health Behavior - Men estimate men's risks of disorders higher than women do, and vice versa
Hormone Replacement Therapy - HRT shouldn't be recommended solely to prevent cardiovascular disease
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Hormone levels may be associated with postmenopausal breast cancer risk
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Women confused about trends in hormone therapy treatments, online survey shows
Hormones - Parvalburnin expression examined, effect of ethanol and estrogens shown
Human Papillomavirus - Bulletin reports importance of human papillomavirus testing
Human Papillomavirus - PathGroup educates customers on use of HPV test for cervical cancer screening
Hypertension - Gender differences in blood pressure and heart rate compared in rat models
Hypertension - Recent findings illuminate research in hypertension
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension - Polycystic ovary syndrome may be treatable promoter of IIH
Imaging - 3-D ultrasound may enable fetal surveillance in high-risk pregnancies
Imaging - Cancer center in Poland requests second CT laser mammography system
Imaging - Imaging technology one day may help assess female pelvic-floor muscle function
Imaging - MRI maker marks over 130 automated tissue excision and collection unit installs
Infectious Diseases - Reports notes continued increase in sexually transmitted diseases in youth
Legal Issues - Companies announce co-promotion, manufacturing, settlement agreements
Legal Issues - Pharmaceutical company wins phase 2 diet drug cases in Court of Common Pleas
Lung Cancer - Study evaluates stability of decline in lung cancer incidence among U.S. women
Medical Devices - Implant maker comments on U.S. FDA panel's recommendations
Medical Devices - Precoated femoral stems and newer cementing methods yield good outcome
Menopause - Pivotal phase III trial for estrogen gel completed
Mental Health - Impact of interpersonal violence on women's mental health studied
Mental Health - Living arrangements affect well-being of mothers with mental illness
Mental Health - Lower education levels associated with mental illness risk in women
Mergers & Acquisitions - Company acquired by Bionovo in merger transaction
Migraine - Study suggests link between chronic migraine and regional brain function
Migraine Headaches - Coalition formed to provide information about menstrual migraines
Myocardial Infarction - New findings in myocardial infarction described
Nail Fungus - Running club launches nail fungus education campaign
Neuroendocrinology - Endogenous gonadatropin levels not related to cognitive abilities
Neuroendocrinology - Mechanism causing reduced HPA axis responsiveness in pregnancy explored
Obesity Therapy - Pharma companies sign promotion agreement for Xenical
Obstetrics - Fibroblast growth factor ligands guide placental cell interactions
Obstetrics - Findings advance knowledge in obstetrics research
Obstetrics - Follow-up study conducted of back pain after pregnancy
Obstetrics - Gene variant is associated with increased preeclampsia and related IUGR risk
Obstetrics - Genetic polymorphisms associate with cerebral palsy risk in preterm infants
Obstetrics - Inadequate prenatal care occurs to some degree under Medicaid managed care
Obstetrics - Microbial genes prevalent in pPROM and spontaneous preterm labor cases
Obstetrics - Program helps family physicians in Canada provide full obstetric care
Obstetrics - Serum adiponectin and leptin levels higher in pregnant women with preeclampsia
Obstetrics - Women with psychotic disorders comprise a high-risk pregnancy group
Oncogenesis - New findings in oncogenesis described
Oral Contraceptives - Zonisamide capsules not likely to curb effect of oral contraceptive, data show
Osteoporosis - Femur intracortical porosity pattern becomes more distinct with age
Osteoporosis - New research in the area of osteoporosis detailed
Osteoporosis - Teriparatide reduces fracture risk associated osteoporotic fracture history
Ovarian Cancer - A subset of patients responds better to gefitinib
Ovarian Cancer - Company granted FDA orphan drug status for Panzem (2ME2) in ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - ERK1/2 pathway may be therapeutic target
Ovarian Cancer - Genes associated with platinum drug resistance identified
Ovarian Cancer - Lymph-node removal doesn't improve overall survival in advanced disease cases
Ovarian Cancer - Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in advanced disease doesn't affect survival
Ovarian Cancer - Participation in clinical trials associated with improved outcome in Germany
Ovarian Tumors - Frozen-section analysis is accurate except for diagnosing borderline tumors
Pain Management - Chronic pelvic pain in women linked to ovarian, pelvic varicose veins
Pain Management - FM-related pain associated with reduced endogenous pain inhibition
Pain Management - Swedish version of Quality of Life Scale found valid, reliable in women with FM
Pancreatic Tumors - Solid pseudopapillary neoplasms, affecting females primarily, remain puzzling
Pediatrics - Preventing neonatal deaths not a focus of safe child/motherhood programs
Pediatrics - Systematic scaling up of neonatal and maternal care needed globally
Pediatrics - Two new studies show fatty acids DHA and ARA aid infant development
Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Pelvic reconstruction surgeries using mesh compared
Personnel - Clinical laboratory promotes Kazuya Obe, John Kershaw to executive positions
Personnel - David W. Wetter named chair of health disparities department at cancer center
Personnel - Dental products company names 2 to board, appoints Bernard J. Pitz VP, CFO
Personnel - John L. Cassis named to board of directors by nutritional supplements company
Philanthropy - Donation of mobile game cart to Illinois children's hospital completed
Philanthropy - Fertility Centers of Illinois donates services through "From INCIID the Heart"
Physiology - Extreme changes in ovarian hormone levels don't affect maximum muscle strength
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Findings describe new data in polycystic ovary syndrome research
Preeclampsia - New findings in the area of preeclampsia described
Preventive Medicine - Georgia university, coalition, clinic launch cancer resource kiosk initiative
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection - Initiation of two phase II clinical trials of LACTIN-V announced
Reproductive Biology - S100A9 protein appears important to onset of labor
Reproductive Medicine - GnRH antagonists in ovarian stimulation protocols may improve treatment
Telomerase Markers - Human telomerase RNA used as marker of endogenous control in endometrial tissue
Temporomandibular Disorders - Estrogen and inflammation increase excitability of rat TMJ afferent neurons
Tissue Engineering - Porous PLGA/PLA microparticles studied as scaffold for breast cancer cell growth
Tobacco Use - African American women in treatment to stop smoking are less bothered by weight
Tobacco Use - Nicotine's effects on luteal cells may impair female reproductive outcomes
Tobacco Use - Perceived risks and benefits of smoking cessation stronger in women than men
Toxicology - Plastics compounds act as environmental estrogens, alter breast gene expression
Traumatic Brain Injury - Age-related changes in cerebral blood flow and female head trauma patients
Traumatic Brain Injury - Cerebral blood flow is stronger predictor of outcome for females than males
Tumor Invasion - Mammary ducts showed a different frequency of white blood cell infiltration
Urinary Incontinence - Studies describe new findings in urinary incontinence research
Urogynecologic Surgery - Analysis: Minimally invasive procedures creating demand for improved devices
Uterine Leiomyoma - Microallelotyping finds regions of loss of heterozygosity in uterine fibroids
Return to Top of Page