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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
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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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