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Women's Health Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 14th, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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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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