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Women's Health Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 28th, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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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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