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Table of Contents . . . July 28th, 2005
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Coronary Heart Disease - Hormones found to play equivocal role in coronary heart disease
Geriatrics - Perioperative complications in elderly women linked to cardiovascular disease
Menopause - Genetic basis of bone mineral density investigated
Osteoporosis - Glucocorticoids decrease bone density in women
Vaginal Prolapse - Slings can prevent vaginal prolapse
Addiction Medicine - New findings in addiction medicine described
Anal Incontinence - Prevalence of anal incontinence investigated
Angioplasty - Estrogen attenuates vasoconstriction during angioplasty
Anicemycin - Anicemycin inhibited anchorage-independent growth of tumor cells
Apoptosis - Role of ADAM12 in breast tumor progression and stromal cell apoptosis clarified
Appendicitis - Tonsillectomy found to be a risk factor for appendicitis
Breast Cancer - Research add new data to breast cancer body of knowledge
Awards - Sensation 64 CT system wins gold in 2005 Medical Design of Excellence Award
Bacteriology - Trichomonas vaginalis is detected from previously negative cultures
Bacteriology - Outcome of early-onset neonatal sepsis tied to bacterial genus
Breast Cancer - 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging technique for breast cancer improved
Breast Cancer - Abnormal serum levels increase risk of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Arimidex granted new indication enabling wider access
Breast Cancer - Studies add new findings to breast cancer body of knowledge
Breast Cancer - Cancer patients with recurrence, metastasis present fewer apoptotic cells
Breast Cancer - Clinical significance of transcription factors Snail, Slug, and Twist evaluated
Breast Cancer - Clinicopathologic factors linked to false-negative sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Cancer - Duke University to evaluate Panzem NCD in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - New findings in the area of breast cancer described
Breast Cancer - Phytoestrogens and 17 beta-estradiol inhibited apoptosis in breast cancer cells
Obstetrics - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of obstetrics
Breast Cancer - Postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy and risk of cancer debated
Breast Cancer - Reovirus may be used as a purging modality for breast cancer during ASCT
Breast Cancer - U.S. patent for breast cancer detection through biomarkers granted
Breast Cancer Vaccine - BAT antibody enables DNA vaccine to inhibit Her-2/neu carcinomas
Business Update - Pharmaceutical company signs agreement to distribute Botox in Hungary and Poland
Cancer Prognosis - Prognostics of cancer of unknown primary reviewed
Cancer Risk Factors - Associated nutritional risk of breast and colon cancers disproved
Cancer Therapy - New data illuminates research in cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Proliferative indices predict survival after chemotherapy for breast cancer
Cancer Treatment - Study probes perceptions, attitudes of oncologists' drug therapy choices
Cancer Vaccine - Endometrial cancer responds to cancer/testis antigen
Cataract - High-carb diet may cloud vision over time
Cervical Cancer - Chemotherapy included in primary treatment of cervical carcinoma
Cervical Cancer - Expression and prognostic significance of Fas ligand and bcl-2 evaluated
Cervical Cancer - HPV capsid mutation allows escape from cervical cancer immunity
Cervical Cancer - Researchers describe findings in cervical cancer studies
Cervical Cancer - Scientists develop device to detect cervical cancer
Cervical Cancer - Survey flags doctor-patient communication gap regarding HPV and cervical cancer
Cervical Cancer - Texas to require insurers to cover HPV testing for cervical cancer screening
Cesarean Delivery - Abnormal placentation increases with cesarean delivery
Cesarean Delivery - Buccal misoprostol is useful adjunct during cesarean delivery
Cesarean Delivery - Role of volume preloading in Caesarean section anesthesia clarified
Chemotherapy - Adjuvant anthracycline-based chemotherapy for early breast cancer evaluated
Clinical Trials - Survey examines public perceptions of clinical research studies
Colorectal Cancer - Ten-year outcomes evaluation of colon and rectum cancers conducted
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Benefits of phytoestrogens investigated in hormone replacement therapy
Contraception - Contraceptives influence colposcopic examination
Contraception - Individual needs dictate choice of contraceptives during perimenopause
Contraception - Oral contraceptives do not promote weight gain
Coronary Artery Disease - Technical advances improve myocardial imaging in women
Depression - Neonatal behavior linked to maternal depression
Diabetes - TNF-alpha may be a risk for coronary heart disease among diabetics
Diagnostics - Recent findings in diagnostics described
Diet & Nutrition - Pelvic organ prolapse is associated with diet
Down Syndrome - Improved maternal screening reduces need for amniocentesis
Drug Delivery - European filing for aerosol inhaler version of AstraZeneca's Pulmicort announced
Drug Development - Osteoporosis therapy receives positive opinion in Europe
Drug Development - Study finds nasal spray to be effective treatment of nasal polyps and congestion
Endocrinology - Patients treated for chronic hepatitis C may develop thyroid dysfunction
Environmental Health - Roundup and glyphosate have differential effects on human placental cells
Episiotomy - Restrictive episiotomy reduces anal lacerations
Gender Issues - Age identity is linked to social roles
Genetics & Genomics - Diagnostics company completes $7 million series B financing
Geriatrics - Attitudes influence sexual desire
Gynecology - Capsaicin improves sexual relations
Gynecology - Combined abdominoperineal repair improves pouch-vaginal fistula outcome
Gynecology - Endometrial cancer patients respond to carboplatin and taxol
Healthcare Access - Weak, inequitable health systems block progress in Asia-Pacific, official says
Hepatitis B - Study shows effectiveness of hepatitis B treatment
Hormonal Therapy - Appropriate use of hormones reduces risk of comorbidities
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Estrogenic drugs raise PPE levels in striatum and nucleus accumbens
Hormones - Ovary estrogen receptor proteins studied, quantitative analysis reported
Hormones - Researchers' findings advance hormones research
Hormones - Starvation studied, effect on vitellogenin production clarified
Human Papillomavirus - Diagnostics company received CE mark for Linear Array HP Genotyping Test
Human Papillomavirus - New findings in human papillomavirus described
Hypertension - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of hypertension
Imaging - Massachusetts hospital selects upgraded, dedicated breast MRI system
Infectious Disease - Texas expands state-mandated vaccines for children in child-care facilities
Laparoscopy - Indications and benefits of diagnostic laparoscopy discussed
Leukemia - Maternal exposure to occupational solvents not linked to childhood leukemia
Lung Cancer - NAT2 genotype associated with increased risk of lung cancer among never-smokers
Medical Malpractice - Medical malpractice concerns lead to more breast biopsies
Melanoma - Different manifestations of malignant melanoma in the breast reported
Mental Health - U of Pennsylvania researcher finds teen mental health declining in U.S.
Mental Health - Women's health is linked to living conditions
Migraine - Frovatriptan well-tolerated when used as 6-day dosing regimen for MRM
Neuroprotection - Estrogen receptor agonists examined, neuroprotective properties revealed
Obstetrics - Delayed pushing improves fetal well-being
Obstetrics - Failed trial of labor is linked to obesity
Obstetrics - Growth restriction in twin pregnancies linked to modifiable risk factors
Obstetrics - Immunological status influences hepatitis E severity in pregnant women
Obstetrics - Interleukin-6 may elevate fetal nucleated red blood cells
Obstetrics - Intertwin birth time is linked to umbilical cord pH
Obstetrics - Parity is linked to lower urinary tract symptoms
Obstetrics - Research in obstetrics provides new insights
Obstetrics - Safety of oxcarbazepine investigated
Oncology - Cervical adenocarcinoma in situ can be safely managed during pregnancy
Oncology - Effectiveness of combined therapeutic modalities investigated in cervical cancer
Oncology - Plexiform neurofibroma is a neoplasm of the uterine cervix
Oncology - Tumor resection prolongs life
Osteoporosis - Colles fractures linked to low bone mineral density
Osteoporosis - Exercise program and special weighted back support improves balance in elderly
Osteoporosis - Hemoglobin levels may predict bone density in older persons
Osteoporosis - Hormonal replacement therapy maintains bone mineral content
Osteoporosis - Lifestyle changes minimize risk for distal forearm fracture
Osteoporosis - Study shows bone mineral density increases with dietary supplement
Pain Medicine - Women feel pain more than men
Personnel - Breast cancer diagnostics company appoints vice president of sales
Personnel - Leslie Stiles named honorary chair of Pennsylvania breast cancer group
Personnel - Molecular diagnostic technology company announces new leadership team
Personnel - Nancy Oaks appointed VP of sales U.S. Rx division by pharmaceutical company
Personnel - Patrick Dunn elected to health products dietary supplements expert committee
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Studies advance knowledge in polycystic ovary syndrome research
Polyuria - Age and race appear to be factors in prevalence of polyuria
Pregnancy - Acute fatty liver of pregnancy may underlie third trimester symptoms
Pregnancy - Prepregnancy obesity not a factor in progression to preeclampsia
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Company opens new Center for Collaborative Reproduction
Sexual & Reproductive Health - IUD maker: Survey says IUD users worry less about pregnancy, enjoy sex more
Sexual & Reproductive Medicine - In vitro organotypic model of human endometrium developed
Sexual Dysfunction - Role of pudendal nerve in female sexual dysfunction clarified
Sports Medicine - Pamidronate shows promise as adjunct treatment for stress fractures
Suicide - Cancer patients associated with higher suicide risk than general population
Surgical Technology - Selective heating of fibrous septae key to face surgery success, study indicates
Type 2 Diabetes - Role of coffee in insulin secretion clarified
Weight Management - Slow walking may help reduce weight in obese women
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