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Women's Health Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 30th, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Women's Health Weekly | Other Publications

Adiposity - Cause, possible treatment for abdominal fat in postmenopausal women found

At-Risk Populations - AIDS expert says global strategy needed to combat "feminization" of HIV/AIDS

Breast Cancer - Density of breast tissue appears directly correlated to tumor risk

Breast Cancer - Women tend to overestimate breast cancer risk

Disease Prevention - Exercise, weight control may help reduce risk of breast cancer

Addiction Medicine - Developing lung studied, expression and modulation of lynx1 clarified

Adverse Drug Reaction - Possible treatment found for "chemobrain"

Alcohol Use - Research links heavy drinking and increased mental health risk

Allergy & Immunology - Study shows using controller therapy means fewer ER visits by asthmatic children

Anal Incontinence - Anatomic and conventional primary repair of obstetric sphincter tears compared

Animal Studies - Altered leptin physiology linked to decline in reproduction function

Breast Cancer - Research in breast cancer provides new insights

Assisted Reproduction - Approach to oocyte cryopreservation described

Assisted Reproduction - In vitro maturation plus natural cycle IVF has promise as low-cost alternative

Assisted Reproduction - Survey shows women know less about birth control pill contents than food

At-Risk Populations - Impact of HIV/AIDS on women discussed at South African conference

At-Risk Populations - Researchers urge greater AIDS action for women

Awards - Breast cancer study receives Susan G. Komen award

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

Awards - Company's pharmaceuticals division receives chamber's Leading Edge Award

Body Mass Index - Concentrations of minerals in adult female hair may correlate with BMI

Breast Arterial Calcifications - Prevalence of breast arterial calcifications varies with age and race/ethnicity

Breast Cancer - "Real life" study clarifies risk of recurrence for high-risk patients

Breast Cancer - Axilla scoring system predicted non-sentinel lymph node status in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer cells analyzed, differential sensitivities elucidated

Breast Cancer - Researchers' data advance breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - Cancer cells secrete growth factors to lure stem cells

Breast Cancer - Combination glutathione and anthocyanins used as alternative for skin care

Breast Cancer - Digital mammography doesn't improve detection rates, study finds

Breast Cancer - Discovery blocks cancer growth, stimulates immunity

Breast Cancer - Docetaxel used as single-agent treatment in elderly patients with breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Ductal breast carcinoma studied, Expression patterns of factors defined in situ

Breast Cancer - Studies add new findings to breast cancer body of knowledge

Breast Cancer - Gene linked to lower disease risk

Breast Cancer - Germline mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes detected in breast cancer patient

Breast Cancer - Hepatic resection recommended for select, metastatic breast cancer patients

Breast Cancer - No benefit found for doxorubicin/docetaxel vs. doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide

Breast Cancer - Omega-3 plus propofol may represent new group of cancer drugs

Breast Cancer - Permanent breast seed implant with palladium-103 seeds provides safe dose

Breast Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - Prognostic factors for node-negative invasive breast carcinoma identified

Breast Cancer - Prototype imager holds promise for at-home breast screening

Breast Cancer - Recurrence correlates with genetic changes in normal-looking tissue near tumors

Breast Cancer - Reports add new data to breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - Studies describe new findings in breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - Results of taxane class drug study in early stage breast cancer published

Breast Cancer - TAA-based DNA vaccines show promise against metastatic disease

Cervical Cancer - Reports advance knowledge in cervical cancer research

Breast Cancer - Test accurately predicts disease aggressiveness

Breast Cancer - Tumor cells from human breast cancer detected and quantified in mouse models

Breast Cancer - Variation during tangential breast photon beam irradiation characterized

Breast Pumps - Adverse events linked to breast pumps

Business & Finance - Discoverer of transrenal-DNA announces 2005-2006 strategic initiatives, goals

Business Update - Amendment to McKesson distribution agreement for laser products announced

Obstetrics - Reports advance knowledge in obstetrics research

Business Update - Implant maker selects Allen & Caron for investor relations

Cancer Diagnosis - Sentinel node biopsy use by Oregon surgeons evaluated

Cancer Genetics - Recent findings in cancer genetics described

Cancer Prevention - "Developmental reprogramming" could explain cancer risk

Cancer Prevention - Interactive education and genetic testing focus on cancer prevention

Cancer Therapy - Caelyx recommended as treatment of ovarian cancer in U.K.

Cancer Vaccines - Researchers describe findings in cancer vaccines studies

Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiac PKC-ERK1/2 signaling modules differ between sexes in size, distribution

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - HIV+ women have more CVD risk factors related to abnormal fat distribution

Cervical Cancer - Findings advance knowledge in cervical cancer research

Chlamydia Infection - Reinfection rates among Baltimore middle- and high-school students are high

Chronic Pelvic Pain - Over half of patients never receive proper diagnosis

Contraception - Healthcare business obtains license for oral contraceptive

Contraception - Novel technique devised for localization of deep Norplant implants

Cytomegalovirus - Chronic CMV infection may contribute to frailty in older women

Depression - Anxiety and depression following myocardial infarction varies by gender

Depression - Biopsychosocial predictors of fatigue in chronic hepatitis C characterized

Depression - Depression linked to use of complementary medicine among breast cancer patients

Diabetes - Pregnant women with GDM associated with maternal medical complications

Diagnostics - Cancer-focused company launches slide-based analyte reagent ProEx C in U.S.

Diagnostics - ComfortScan PMA clinical trial progressing

Diagnostics - Evidence of polyclonal nature of myositis ossificans presented

Diagnostics - Study shows medical display market shifts from CRT to flat panel LCD displays

Diet & Nutrition - Dietary conjugated linoleic acid studied, effects during exercise revealed

Diet & Nutrition - Possible link found between mothers' poor diets and kids' obesity

Disease Prevention - Health experts, African leaders discuss development of anti-HIV gel prophylaxis

Disease Prevention - One in five women would consider breast removal to reduce risk of cancer

Down Syndrome - Risk of DS live birth in women 45 and older is lower than previously assumed

Drug Abuse - Data shows use of illicit drugs by pregnant women

Drug Resistance - Developmental resistance to endocrine therapy studied in breast cancer cell line

Endometriosis - Enervation of endometrial cysts may cause pain linked to the disease

Endothelial Growth Factor - Endothelial growth factor receptor studied, link with ovarian carcinoma shown

Epilepsy - New data illuminates research in epilepsy

Exercise & Health - Environmental enrichment has discrepant effects on memory and synaptophysin

Female Genital Mutilation - Study finds evidence of PTSD, memory problems after FGM

Female Sexual Arousal Disorder - Clinical data for treatment of female sexual arousal disorder presented

Finance - Cancer products company reports on estimated net loss, notice from Nasdaq

Finance - Imaging company reports 20% increase in revenues compared to Q1 2004

Finance - Malignant ascites researcher receives grant

Finance - Neutraceticals company reports financial results for first quarter of 2005

Fitness & Wellness - Cereal company partners with Girls on the Run to promote healthy lifestyles

Food Safety - Latin American food safety summit held in Mexico City

Gynecology - Most women can't tell when they're ovulating

Gynecology - Postmenopausal bilateral oophorectomy not linked to higher fracture risk

HIV & Human Papillomavirus Pathogenesis - HPV and HIV infections may influence cervical cytokine intralesional levels

HIV/AIDS Mother-to-Child Transmission - Inadequate counseling stymies prevention of HIV transmission in South Africa

HIV/AIDS Prevention - African leaders meet international health officials to discuss microbicides

HIV/AIDS Prevention - HIV-infected mothers more likely to discuss risk factors with their children

HIV/AIDS Prevention - New findings in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention described

Healthcare Coverage - Disease management company picked by Tufts for neonatal intensive care services

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Data advance knowledge in hormone replacement therapy research

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Female gynecologists use more estrogen than the average woman

Hormones - Brain ischemia neuroprotection studied, mechanism defined

Hormones - Progesterone receptor studied, negative regulation by splicing factor shown

Human Papilloma Virus - PreservCyt fixative allows for HPV presence detection for up to 3 months

Imaging - Breast cancer CAD technology company introduces new product to line

Imaging - Imaging company announces availability of mammography system with workstation

Imaging - Provider of cancer detection systems, MRS sign technology integration agreement

In Vitro Fertilization - Acute adverse effects of allogeneic lymphocyte immunization reported

Information Technology - Web site resource launched for pregnant woman

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Phase III clinical program evaluates Lubiprostone for irritable bowel syndrome

Lichen Planus - Outcome and clinical features of mucosal vulval lichen planus discussed

Liver Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in liver cancer research

Malaria - Plasmodium falciparum infection is common in pregnant women in eastern Sudan

Medical Devices - First Mobetron Installation in Germany announced

Menopause - Cognitive-behavioral interventions may have some positive effect on hot flashes

Menopause - Estradiol, acting at ER-beta, induces antidepressant-like effects in mice

Menopause - Median age at natural menopause is the same in Spain and U.S.

Menopause - Physician comments on U.S. National Institutes of Health panel stance on HRT

Myometrium - Human myometrium analyzed, expression of pore domain K⁺ channels revealed

Neurites - Neurite outgrowth analyzed, nature of IQGAP1 mechanism defined

Non Small Cell Lung Cancer - Phase III trial data of Avastin plus chemotherapy reported

Obesity - Company launches campaign to educate Hispanics on benefits of no-cal sweetener

Obesity - Study provides data on efficacy of oleoyl-estrone molecule as obesity treatment

Obstetrics - Almost 2 million babies die either during labor or of childbirth complications

Obstetrics - Conservative management technique described for placenta accreta

Obstetrics - Hospital staff's negative attitudes affect rates of mother-child rooming-in

Obstetrics - Recent studies add new data to obstetrics research

Oncology - New findings in oncology described

Osteoporosis - Intermittent bisphosphonate therapy shown to reduce fracture risk

Osteoporosis - Studies advance knowledge in osteoporosis research

Ovarian Cancer - Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic chemoperfusion treated ovarian carcinoma

Ovarian Cancer - England regulatory agency issues review guidance on ovarian cancer treatment

Ovarian Cancer - SCCE is an immunotherapy target for ovarian cancer

Paclitaxel - Mammary carcinoma examined, effect of perductal paclitaxel exposure clarified

Pancreatic Cancer - Phase III clinical data from Tarceva trial presented

Papillomavirus - MMP, expression of type 1 in papillomavirus-positive cells shown

Patents - Pharma company awarded patent for treatment and prevention of breast cancer

Personnel - Frank J. Ryan joins board of DNA and RNA testing company

Personnel - Marilyn Sue Bogner appointed to technology company's risk, patient safety board

Philanthropy - UNICEF joins company's efforts to provide safe drinking water for children

Physiology - Guanylin-immunoreactive adenohypophysis cells studied, changes defined

Phytoestrogens - Infant formula ingredient may disrupt development of female reproductive system

Prognostics - Gender-based score system predicted clinical outcome of leukemia patients

Prostate Cancer - U.S. FDA authorizes clinical trial in drug for hormone dependent prostate cancer

Proteomics - Over a third of C. trachomatis proteome has been verified

Recurrent Breast Cancer - DNA methylation of PSAT1 linked to endocrine therapy response

Reproductive Biology - Female macaques receiving poor maternal care show early interest in infants

Schizophrenia - Concomitant benzodiazepine use in first-break patients differs between sexes

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Fertility organization comments on U.S. FDA donor eligibility guideline revision

Sexual & Reproductive Health - IND filed for female infertility product using transdermal technology

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Organization says women's sexual health and needs often ignored

Sexual Function - Orgasm in females has genetic basis

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Young women willingly use home test kits for chlamydia, gonorrhea

Stem Cell Research - Bioethicists urge more protection for women donating eggs for stem cell research

Stem Cell Research - Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005 passes House of Representatives

Stress - HAART extends HIV+ women's survival, but doesn't improve mental health

Suicide - Preventive measures for HIV+ women should begin immediately after diagnosis

Tamoxifen - Combination of anti-estrogenic therapy with radiation in breast cancer evaluated

Thrombosis - Complications arose from subcutaneous infusion ports

Tobacco Use - Active and passive smoking associated with tooth loss rate among Japanese women

Toxicology - Common herbicide causes developmental disruption

Toxicology - Water in Navajo Nation could cause reproductive problems

Urinary Incontinence - Responses about UI on assessment questionnaires differ by completion method

Urinary Incontinence - UI reduces sexual functions in premenopausal women

Vaccine Development - Biopharma company initiates S. Epidermidis vaccine phase I study

Violence - All types of violence against women are widespread in Kenya

Violence - Amnesty International: Killings of women, girls go uninvestigated in Guatemala

Violence - Human Rights Group: Women getting no protection against high levels of abuse

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