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Table of Contents . . . July 14th, 2005
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Breast Cancer - MRI can help predict recurrence
Epidemiology - Women among hardest hit by HIV/AIDS
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Transdermal HRT gets thumbs up from women in clinical trial
Obstetrics - Prednisolone may hold promise for reducing recurrent miscarriages
Osteoporosis - TSH measurement is only useful laboratory test of underlying causes
Assisted Reproduction - Companies form alliance to offer products and services in fertility marketplace
Assisted Reproduction - Italian law on ART brings problems for doctors and patients
Assisted Reproduction - Multiple pregnancies are a significant expense for France
Assisted Reproduction - Researcher believes IVF should be paid for by public health systems
Assisted Reproduction - Results of large study of genetic imprinting disorders and ART presented
Assisted Reproduction - Studies describe new findings in assisted reproduction research
Breast Cancer - New findings in breast cancer described
Atherosclerosis - Metabolic syndrome is stronger risk factor for early disease in women than men
Atherosclerosis - Recent studies add new data to atherosclerosis research
Awards - Breast cushion for mammographies wins award for excellence in medical marketing
Awards - Foundation receives grant from the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation
Awards - SNM award goes to pioneer of radiolabeled antibodies for cancer treatment
Bacterial Vaginosis - Bacterio-therapeutics company receives NIH grant for bacterial vaginosis
Breast Cancer - Researchers' data advance breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Ablative therapies for treatment of malignant diseases of breast recommended
Breast Cancer - Activated Akt expression in breast cancer correlated with patient outcome
Breast Cancer - Adjuvant docetaxel improves survival in women with node-positive disease
Breast Cancer - Bisphosphonates implicated in breast cancer treatment
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer diagnosis brought couples closer
Breast Cancer - Cadherin expression associated with breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Studies describe new findings in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Circulating breast cancer tumor cells correlated to bone marrow micrometastases
Breast Cancer - Columnar cell lesions of the breast studied
Breast Cancer - Dietary flaxseed alters tumor biological markers in postmenopausal disease
Breast Cancer - Feasibility of low-dose multidetector dynamic CT in the breast evaluated
Breast Cancer - Findings describe new data in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Growth regulator holds promise for more targeted treatment
Obstetrics - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of obstetrics
Breast Cancer - Learning curve guidelines modified for breast cancer sentinel node biopsy
Breast Cancer - Lobulitis frequently found in women at hereditary high risk of disease
Breast Cancer - New advances in breast cancer treatment presented at oncology meeting
Breast Cancer - New drug submission filed in Canada for metastatic breast cancer treatment
Breast Cancer - Prolonged skin staining after intradermal use of patent blue purported
Osteoporosis - New research in the area of osteoporosis detailed
Breast Cancer - Quality of life predicted in newly diagnosed melanoma and breast cancer patients
Breast Cancer - Second primary malignancies associated to breast cancer
Breast Cancer Therapy - DNA methylation of PSAT1 determines response to tamoxifen treatment
Business & Finance - Phototherapy device company announces amalgamation with Bricol Capital Corp.
Osteoporosis - Recent findings in osteoporosis described
Business & Finance - Shareholder states intent to vote against $4.40 per share bid to acquire Corixa
Business Update - Biotech firm selects public relations agency of record
Business Update - Company to market prefilled silicone-gel breast implants in Brazil
Business Update - Ethicon inks exclusive distribution agreement for adhesion barrier product
Cancer Detection - Tissue-specific marker mammaglobin may detect breast cancer metastasis
Cancer Genetics - New research in the area of cancer genetics detailed
Cancer Screening - Age and race/ethnicity are predictors of follow-up of ASCUS findings
Carcinogenesis - A region of human chromosome 4 is connected to cervical cancer formation
Cardiology - Oxidative stress may reduce large elastic artery compliance in older women
Cervical Cancer - Laparoscopic surgical staging performed for locally advanced cervical cancer
Cervical Cancer - Latinas in U.S. have higher disease incidence, but also higher survival rate
Cervical Cancer - Recent studies add new data to cervical cancer research
Cervical Cancer - Two L1-peptides help detect HPV-associated lesions
Chemotherapies - Advanced stage mucinous epithelial ovarian cancer studied
Cisplatin - Chemosensitivity of ovarian cancer tested via histoculture drug response assay
Cluster A Personality Disorder - Gender differences in adolescent Cluster A PD examined
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Soy treatments may improve quality of life for postmenopausal women
Conception - Conception cycles studied, light retardation by the zona pellucida implicated
Deep Vein Thrombosis - DVT risk may be higher in users of combined HRT
Diabetes Epidemiology - Special issue of 'Archives of Medical Research' updates diabetes epidemic
Diagnostic Imaging - Topographic 3D interstitial MDCT-LG navigates breast sentinel lymph nodes
Diagnostics - At-home menopause test available at drug stores
Diet & Nutrition - Sauerkraut is high-antioxidant cancer-fighting vegetable, Finnish study shows
Diet and Nutrition - Supplement significantly improves pregnancy rate, study reports
Domestic Violence - Women in abusive relationships frequently don't disclose abortion to partner
Down Syndrome - Study recommends first-trimester screening
Drug Delivery - Estradiol-releasing vaginal ring and tablets equally effective, safe
Drug Development - IoGen-phase III clinical trial for fibrocystic breast disease begins
Drug Development - Phase II trial of AS1404 in ovarian cancer initiated
Endocrinology - Reports describe recent advances in endocrinology research
Endometriosis - Presence of aromatase mRNA in eutopic endometrium may be prognostic indicator
Female Infertility - Eggs from embryonic stem cells could benefit sterile women
Fertility - Oligoadenylate synthetase-like protein studied, reduced fertility revealed
Fertility - Unique genetic profile helps women over age 45 conceive naturally
Financing - Human donor breast milk safety company secures private funding
Gender & Health - Some institutes support sex differences research, but many perform poorly
Genital Tumors - Rare female genital tract tumor detected
Gynecology - Cyclooxygenase-2 and iNOS combine to mark endometrial cancer angiogenesis
Gynecology - Duckbill polyp snare is useful for treatment of endometrial polyps
Gynecology - Endometrial hydrothermablation effective for women with abnormal bleeding
Gynecology - Long-term follow-up of continent urinary diversion after exenteration performed
Gynecology - Neovaginal reconstruction needed after radical pelvic surgery
Gynecology - Pelvic exenterations performed for gynecological malignancies
Gynecology - Precolposcopic procedures do not change cervical tissue gene profiles
Gynecology - Receptorial and mitochondrial apoptotic pathways traced
Gynecology - Risk factors listed for endometrial cancer recurrence
HIV/AIDS & Measles - Maternal HIV infection may reduce levels of measles antibodies in newborns
HIV/AIDS-Related Cervical Cancer - Increased risk of preinvasive cervical lesions among HIV-infected women
Healthcare Access - Local children's health initiatives boost California children's coverage
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Effects of androgens during menopause studied
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Growth hormones assist postmenopausal women
Human Papillomavirus - Patient sampling of type-specific HPV compared to clinician-directed sampling
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - Oral HPV-16 vaccine consists of L1 protein
Hypertension - Stopping oral contraceptives lowers hypertensive women's blood pressure
Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic supracervical procedure has benefits over total abdominal approach
Imaging - Bio-Imaging Technologies retained for final module of clinical studies
Imaging - PET confirms brain changes in bulimia nervosa patients after CB therapy
Immunology - Bed-rest study investigates female immune response on extended space missions
Information Technology - Clinical software and services selected for urinary incontinence study
Information Technology - FEI Women's Health selects CRM solution
Malaria Vaccine - Plasmodium falciparum antibodies in Ghanaian primigravidae examined
Obstetrics - Cigarette smoke chemicals alter embryonic neovascularization
Obstetrics - Early oral hydration after cesarean section speeds normal bowel function
Obstetrics - Ill-health and unhappiness among the risks for older mothers
Obstetrics - Model predicts cesarean section likelihood in low-risk pregnancies
Obstetrics - Planned home births in the U.S. are safe, say researchers
Obstetrics - Pregnant women at risk for injury in summer
Obstetrics - Researchers describe findings in obstetrics studies
Obstetrics - Study results support Term Breech Trial findings
Obstetrics - Ultrasound screening evaluated for molar pregnancies in missed miscarriages
Obstetrics - Uncomplicated twin pregnancies may be more risky than previously thought
Oncogenesis - TNF receptor-II gene variations are linked to breast cancer survival
Oral Cleft - Cancer risk in persons with oral cleft examined
Osteoarthritis - Survey uncovers impact of osteoarthritis on sufferers' everyday lives
Osteoporosis - Data confirms effectiveness of once-monthly oral treatment for osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - Etidronate and sequential monofluorophosphate may be effective in severe cases
Osteoporosis - Gene variants in premenopausal women correlate with bone mineral density
Osteoporosis - New findings in the area of osteoporosis described
Osteoporosis - Potassium citrate plus calcium citrate inhibits bone resorption in older women
Osteoporosis - Study demonstrates increased efficiency of DICOM OsteoGram
Ovarian Cancer - CA-125 AUC prognosticated ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Combination therapy of gemcitabine and carboplatin treated ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Common death receptor 4 polymorphisms not predisposed to ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - DCS liquid-based system deemed more effective than conventional smears
Ovarian Cancer - FDG PET holds promise for more accurate assessment of response to chemotherapy
Ovarian Cancer - Polymorphism in FANCA promoter region associated with breast and ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Research in ovarian cancer provides new insights
Ovarian Health - Case control study of glycoprotein status in ovarian carcinoma conducted
Ovarian Health - Stem-like cells contribute to aggressive behavior of epithelial ovarian cancer
Ovarian Tumors - Artificial neural network computer model predicts malignancy
Paclitaxel - Adenocarcinoma of mammary-like glands in the vulva treated by weekly paclitaxel
Paclitaxel - Paclitaxel chemotherapy treated cancer of ovary, peritoneum, and fallopian tube
Pain Management - Phototherapy device company launches new home product
Pediatrics - MPS in children is different from MPS in adults
Personnel - Breast cancer expert joins oncology and hematology clinical practice
Personnel - Sheri L. Risler named CFO of women's health company
Phobias - Women more afraid of dentists than men, study finds
Pituitary Gland - Difficulties in differentiating between pituitary abscess and apoplexy discussed
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - B vitamins reduce circulating homocysteine in patients treated with metformin
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Study sheds light on the developmental origins of PCOS
Pregnancy - Adenocarcinoma in situ of the cervix in pregnancy described
Pregnancy - Exercise during pregnancy reviewed
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - Study seeks biomarkers of PMDD
Product Licensing - Society comments on U.S. FDA licensure of pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus vaccine
Professional Education - Medical education center launches osteoporosis education initiative
Quality Assurance - Cancer stage at diagnosis differs between HMO and fee-for-service Medicare
Reproductive Biology - Aging-related biochemical reaction may explain older women's lower fertility
Reproductive Medicine - Conservative surgery preserves fertility in women with borderline ovarian tumors
Reproductive Medicine - Embryonic stem cells can develop into eggs and sperm in vitro
Reproductive Medicine - New methods may preserve fertility for girls receiving cytotoxic therapy
Reproductive Medicine - Progesterone gel's affect on pregnancy rate studied
Reproductive Medicine - Scientists succeed in cloning human embryos from eggs matured in the lab
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Abatacept inhibits progression of joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Company, U of Pennsylvania ink agreement for ATPotent preclinical studies
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Contraceptive device company to introduce condom for women in Europe
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Physicians report nation's first pregnancy with triplets through egg freezing
Sexual Behavior - Gender differences in response to genitourinary symptoms studied
Sexual Behavior - Marked changes in sexually activity observed in U.K. women over last 50 years
Sexually Transmitted Infection - High rates of STIs found in young drug users
Toxicology - Organochlorine, mercury exposure affects thyroid status during pregnancy
Toxicology - Phthalates in environment adversely affect human male reproductive development
Type 2 Diabetes - Study demonstrates add-on effects of oral antidiabetic drug
Urogynecology - Laparoscopic hysterectomy with vaginal cuff suspension reduces SUI risk
Urogynecology - Laparoscopic technique to repair vesicovaginal fistula described
Vaginal Cancer - PET scans are better at tumor and cancerous lymph node detection than CT
Women's Health - Inside the Calcium Conundrum
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