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Women's Health Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 2nd, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Women's Health Weekly | Other Publications

Alcohol Use - Acute imbibing disrupts hormonal milieu of lactating women, reduces milk supply

Breast Cancer - Study findings suggest cancer etiology and outcome may be linked

Breast Cancer - Substantial 15-year survival gains from standard treatments

Human Papillomavirus - Incidence, clearance rates of high-risk HPV infections found to be age specific

Ovarian Cancer - Blood test may detect deadly cancer in its early stages

Acute Liver Failure - HLA homozygosity confers susceptibility to non-A non-B hepatitis

Addiction Medicine - Community-based intervention effective for homeless, cocaine-using, black women

Addiction Medicine - Peer-based substance abuse intervention benefits HIV+ women in rural area

Anxiety Disorders - Women have greater risk

Assisted Reproduction - Fertility group launches appointment assistance program with physician network

Assisted Reproduction - Impact of misclassification of IVF in twinning studies investigated

Breast Cancer - Findings advance knowledge in breast cancer research

Assisted Reproduction - Mifepristone prevents premature LH surges in women undergoing COH for IVF

Assisted Reproduction - Researchers' work adds to assisted reproduction body of knowledge

Asthma - Treatment during pregnancy is safe for mother and fetus

Bacterial Vaginosis - Studies of new treatments for common vaginal infection seek participants

Basal Cell Cancer - Basal cell carcinoma of nipple and areola reported in a 49-year-old woman

Behavioral Medicine - Correlates of stress fractures probed among preadolescent and adolescent girls

Breast Cancer - Reports advance knowledge in breast cancer research

Behavioral Medicine - Female juvenile offenders exhibit more problems, risks than males

Breast Cancer - AMAP1 expression provides targets to inhibit breast cancer invasive activities

Breast Cancer - Aberrant HOX gene expression related to breast cancer development

Breast Cancer - Biopharmaceutical company licenses phase II clinical anticancer compound

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer recurrence and metastases analyzed with FDG-PET

Breast Cancer - CAD system makes breast MRI more effective, efficient

Obstetrics - Researchers' findings advance obstetrics research

Breast Cancer - CAM use is associated with increased perception of cancer risk, death

Breast Cancer - Data advance knowledge in breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - ERBB2 variant Ile654Val associated with increased familial breast cancer risk

Breast Cancer - Early and delayed quantified indices of double-phase Tc-99m MIBI SMM compared

Breast Cancer - Electrical impedance findings strongly correlated with early cancer detection

Osteoporosis - New research in the area of osteoporosis detailed

Breast Cancer - Fine-needle aspiration should be first step in assessing suspicious lymph nodes

Breast Cancer - HIV Tat targeted into mitochondria of breast cancer cells

Breast Cancer - Imatinib mesylate monotherapy used to treat metastatic breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Interleukin-10 promoter polymorphism associated with lower breast cancer risk

Breast Cancer - Long-term results of lung density correction for radiation dosage presented

Breast Cancer - Lymphoedema, poor fitness related to upper-body disability following treatment

Osteoporosis - Reports describe recent advances in osteoporosis research

Breast Cancer - MAPH assesses genomic imbalances in malignant tissues

Breast Cancer - Makers of new blood test for breast cancer seeks future test candidates

Breast Cancer - Mammaglobin A is a promising marker for breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Melatonin-estrogen interactions related to breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Modified antibody detects HER-2 over-expression in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - NF kappa B activation identifies high-risk subset of ER-dependent cancers

Breast Cancer - P16 and its cytoplasmic sequestration is a feature of breast carcinoma

Breast Cancer - Pivotal breast cancer study launched

Breast Cancer - Primary docetaxel chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer impacted survival

Breast Cancer - RAD21 supression decreases cell growth in breast cancer cells

Breast Cancer - Radiotherapy in lateral decubitus position limits lung and heart irradiation

Breast Cancer - Refeeding after chronic dietary energy restriction reverses anticancer effect

Breast Cancer - SPARC sways survival and tumor progression in breast cancer patients

Breast Cancer - Study finds fulvestrant promising therapy for hormone receptor-positive disease

Breast Cancer - Survey shows communication trends between cancer survivors and health providers

Breast Cancer - Tamoxifen shows no benefit, risk for breast cancer survivors' heart health

Breast Cancer - The phyotochemical derivative DIM diminishes angiogenesis in breast tumors

Breast Cancer - Untreated low-grade ductal carcinoma in situ poses long-term risk

Breast Cancer - Valproic acid/RA/Aza-dC restores silenced RAR beta 2 expression in breast cancer

Breast Cancer Screening - Links between mammography access and breast cancer stage reported

Breast Cancer Therapy - Accuracy of ¹⁹²Ir HDR breast brachytherapy dosimetry planning determined

Breastfeeding - Maternal recall of breastfeeding practice is reliable

Breastfeeding - Researchers call for action on static breastfeeding rates in Australia

Business & Finance - Genetic and molecular diagnostic testing company announces financial results

Business Update - Agreement signed with Barrier Therapeutics to sell dermatology products

Business Update - Antimicrobial skin products maker sells sub-license to N. American distributor

Cancer Screening - Activity volume of many Danish mammography clinics is too low

Cancer Screening - Breast CT reaches clinical testing, may improve on mammography

Cancer Screening - Misunderstanding real cost is a barrier to mammography

Cancer Screening - Testing adherence among U.S. Latino subgroups examined

Cancer Screening - Women more likely to have Pap tests if they are recommended by a physician

Cancer Therapy - Studies describe new findings in cancer therapy research

Cancer Vaccines - Role of CD4⁺ cells and antibodies in breast cancer protection described

Cardiology - No glass ceiling for women when it comes to dying from heart disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Advanced glycation end product levels predict mortality in nondiabetic women

Cardiovascular Disease - Decreased maternal protein intake reduces key amino acid levels needed by fetus

Cardiovascular Disease - Little evidence of protective effect of breastfeeding on men's later CVD risk

Cervical Cancer - Premanufacturing development announced for collector of cervical cell samples

Chlamydia - Pilot study compares postal and opportunistic screening strategies for STI

Chlamydial Infections - Genome sequencing for Chlamydophila abortus may help curb infections

Clinical Trials - Clinical trials of blood test for HPV-associated cervical cancer are underway

Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Acupuncture, stabilizing exercises complement usual treatment in pregnant women

Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Pharmacological properties of Chinese medicine N-095 determined

Contraception - More study is needed on whether systems for accessing EC meet women's needs

Contraception - Treatment phase of transcervical sterilization trial is completed

Dermatology - Maker of scar cream and topical ointment creates physician referral program

Diabetes Complications - Diabetes doesn't adversely affect bone mineral density in women

Diabetes Complications - Diabetic mastopathy can mimic cancer in women with type 2 diabetes

Diabetes Therapy - Gender-dependent effect of aging on insulin action examined

Diagnostics - Recent findings in diagnostics provide new insights

Diet & Nutrition - Dietary iron positively influences BMD in older women using HRT

Diet & Nutrition - Vitamin D-3 deficiency in utero results in changes in adult rat brain

Diet & Nutrition - Vitamins and minerals of some benefit in reducing HIV progression

Diet & Nutrition - White girls lose more calcium in their urine than black girls

Drug Abuse - Drug czar, others warn parents that teen marijuana use can lead to depression

Drug Development - Tamoxifen-like drug suggests new ways to selectively block estrogen

Drug Toxicity - Cocaine exposure in utero has lifelong adverse effects on the heart

Eating Disorders - Reports advance knowledge in eating disorders research

Eating Disorders - Study finds evidence for brain-derived neurotrophic factor role in anorexia

Endocrinology - Dietary soy doesn't activate hemostatic system in postmenopausal women

Endocrinology - Differential effects estrogen and raloxifene signaling compared in rat uterus

Endocrinology - Effects of sleep on LH secretion in menstrual early follicular phase studied

Endocrinology - GH levels of patients with known pituitary tumors should be evaluated

Endocrinology - Genetic variation in SHBG gene in postmenopausal women evaluated

Endocrinology - Lower-dose estradiol's affect on procollagen differs with menopausal status

Endocrinology - Lung transfer factor for CO doesn't alter with menstrual cycle phase

Environmental Health - Ambient air pollution-specific effects on pregnancy outcomes hard to pin down

Environmental Health - Passive tobacco smoke may affect pregnancy outcome via antiestrogen effects

Epidemiology - Findings in epidemiology provide new insights

Erectile Dysfunction - Results of twice daily dosing study of therapy for erectile dysfunction reported

Finance - Biopharmaceutical company reports first quarter 2005 financial results

Finance - Company focused on food pathogen detection reports Q1 financial results

Finance - Contract medical procedure company announces 28% increase in revenues

Finance - Generic pharmaceuticals company reports first quarter 2005 financial results

Finance - HPV test maker reports increased revenues in third quarter

Finance - Newborn screening company announces financial results

Finance - Nutritional products company authorizes added $30 million for share repurchases

Finance - Provider to drug companies reaffirms 2005 guidance of $1.03-$1.09 per share

Fitness & Wellness - Basal production of NO boosted in elderly women by moderate regular exercise

Fitness & Wellness - Methods compared for assessing body composition changes in Japanese women

Fitness & Wellness - Study supports Curves' approach to permanent weight loss

Fitness and Wellness - National survey identifies trends in women's health

Fitness and Wellness - UCLA study shows diet, exercise program improves heart health of overweight kids

Food Safety - Companies sign agreement to expand market for food pathogen detection systems

Gene Research - Genetic polymorphisms modify breast cancer susceptibility in Korean women

Genetics & Genomics - Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) on embryos discussed at conference

Geriatrics - Fall-related injuries disproportionately affect women

Gynecology - Irregular bleeding with Norplant use correlates with altered angiogenesis

Gynecology - The CD109 gene is overexpressed in uterine cervix squamous cell carcinoma

HIV/AIDS Education - Women and AIDS program launched in Mozambique

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Condom use is primary behavior linked to reduced HIV infection in sex workers

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Risk-reduction intervention effective among low-income Latina women in the U.S.

HIV/AIDS Therapy - HIV treatment not affected by hormonal birth control

HIV/AIDS Therapy - No "substantial" difference found in antiretroviral therapy benefit by gender

HIV/AIDS Transmission - Intervention to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission examined

HIV/AIDS Transmission - Program in Harare to prevent HIV transmission via breastfeeding is effective

Health Promotion - HealthEast launches online prenatal education program

Healthcare Access - Drugstore chain partners with Medicare, Medicaid services to promote benefits

Human Papillomavirus - Immune control of HPV-associated anogenital disease reviewed

Human Papillomavirus - Molecular diagnosis of human papillomavirus infections reviewed

Hyperemesis Gravidarum - Survey reveals information on hyperemesis gravidarum

Imaging - Optical-based diagnostic system detects breast tumor angiogenesis

Imaging - US technique could reduce number of diagnostic procedures for breast lumps

Influenza - Maternal influenza infection analyzed, effect on fetal brain clarified

Influenza - Pediatric clinical study of needle-free flu vaccine delivery device underway

Leukemia - Human T cell leukemia virus type I receptors induced on naive T lymphocytes

Liver Cancer - Clinicopathologic features of patients with malignant hepatic tumors compared

Lung Cancer - Familial aggregation of lung cancer in a high-incidence area in China studied

Mammography - Digital mammography decreases "call-back" appointments

Maternal Risk Factors - Study looks at maternal risk factors, prevalence trends in Washington state

Menopause - Soy supplements don't improve symptoms in patients with early breast cancer

Menstruation - Prostaglandin transporter studied, endometrial expression elucidated

Mental Health - Specifics of abuse predict adult psychopathology in female victims

Mental Health - Survey shows mental illness stigmas are receding, but misconceptions remain

Monoclonal Antibodies - Number of BAT/CD3 cells appear to vary by cancer type

Multivessel Heart Disease - Study: Raised skin sterol, Framingham scores indicate higher heart disease risk

Natural Products - Enzymatic pathways are conduits for apigenin-mediated antiangiogenesis

Obesity Therapy - Diet-induced weight loss associated with lower serum amyloid A and CRP in women

Obstetrics - ACOG updates guide to pregnancy

Obstetrics - Education improves healthcare providers' estimates of prematurity outcomes

Obstetrics - Maternal oxidative stress associated with lower birth weight

Obstetrics - New treatment under study for "retained placenta"

Obstetrics - Researchers' data advance obstetrics research

Orthopedics - Fear increases risk of falling

Osteoporosis - Antiresorptive effect of alpha(V)beta(3) integrin antagonist seen in lumbar BMD

Osteoporosis - BMP4 gene variant is associated with hip bone density in postmenopausal women

Osteoporosis - Calcium and vitamin D supplements don't prevent osteoporotic fractures

Osteoporosis - Calcium intake modulates estrogen hydroxylation in some women

Osteoporosis - Experts: Osteoporosis not a healthcare priority for patients or physicians

Osteoporosis - Group says bone loss is not a healthcare priority for patients or physicians

Osteoporosis - Ibandronate's antifracture efficacy similar in North American, European women

Osteoporosis - New findings in the area of osteoporosis detailed

Osteoporosis - Vitamin B therapy to prevent BMD loss would benefit small percentage of women

Ovarian Cancer - Aromatase expression detected in some ovarian epithelial cancer cells, tissues

Ovarian Cancer - Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting affects women's choice of therapy

Ovarian Cancer - Early results show response to combination regimen in some refractory cases

Ovarian Cancer - Increase in antibodies to MUC1 associated with reduced cancer risk

Ovarian Cancer - Recent findings in ovarian cancer described

Pain Management - Phase II trial results presented for transdermal 4-hydroxytamoxifen therapy

Pain Management - Study refutes notion that single working moms respond differently to treatment

Personnel - ComfortScan maker appoints new member to board of directors

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - PCO doesn't predispose sisters of PCOS women to lower insulin sensitivity

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Study finds evidence for altered adipocyte function in PCOS

Preeclampsia - Possible genetic predisposition uncovered

Preeclampsia - Recent findings illuminate research in preeclampsia

Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis - Maternal serum screening results don't differ in IVF vs. natural pregnancies

Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis - Noninvasive technology to detect Down syndrome begins clinical trial

Preterm Labor - Oxytocin antagonist barusiban shows promise as tocolytic agent

Product Licensing - Developer of antimicrobial skin products sells worldwide license for $1 million

Product Licensing - Digene, partner, agree to licensing terms for women's health panels

Professional Education - Physicians in Trinidad need to educate themselves and patients about Pap test

Psychology - Fear increases risk of falling in older adults

Radiology - Shield reduces radiation to female breast during chest CT by up to 73%

Reproductive Hormones - Substance P and vasoactive intestinal peptide studied, expression clarified

Sexually Transmitted Disease - HIV testing, condom use, and STDs among female sex workers examined

Skin Cancer - Fibroepithelioma of pinkus better described as fenestrated trichoblastoma

Skin Cancer - Survey finds majority of women still associate a tan with beauty and health

Skin Cancer - Women's group plans national sun safety program funded by 3M Foundation grant

Sports Medicine - Reports add new data to sports medicine research

Telomerase - Telomerase inhibition via ribozyme targeting hTR inhibits breast cancer

Tobacco Use - Cigarette smoking appears to blunt HPA-axis function

Turner Syndrome - QOL is unaffected by height in young women with TS treated with growth hormone

Type 2 Diabetes - Thiazolidinedione benefits premenopausal women at high risk for type 2 diabetes

Urinary Incontinence - Recent findings in urinary incontinence provide new insights

Urology - Clinical trial finds no difference between SPARC and TVT after 1 year

Uterine Leimyoma - Less invasive procedure for treatment of uterine fibroids is effective

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