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Women's Health Weekly

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

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