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Women's Health Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 4th, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Women's Health Weekly | Other Publications

Chlamydia Trachomatis - Screening for tubal pathology is improved with C-reactive protein test

Endocrinology - Testosterone patch improves sexual desire in surgically menopausal women

Hormone Therapy - Estrogen and progestin may contribute to gynecologic complications

Type 2 Diabetes - Endothelial vasodilation is linked to diabetes in postmenopausal women.

Vulvar Granuloma Fissuratum - Vulvar fissuring could require surgical management

Abortion - Availability of abortion is evaluated by pregnant women

Adverse Drug Reaction - Recent findings in adverse drug reaction described

Alcohol Use - Brief intervention with a partner can modify prenatal alcohol consumption

Alternative Medicine - Herbal medicines are not considered safe during pregnancy

Amphotericin B - Amphotericin B vaginal suppositories are effective for refractory infection

Anal Incontinence - Anal incontinence improved with surgical repair

Obstetrics - Reports add new data to obstetrics research

Angiology - Repeated pregnancy compromises ability of venous system to accommodate overloads

Angiology - Television ad campaign directed at patients with varicose veins

Antioxidants - Glutaredoxin studied, estrous expression and postnatal development defined

Apoptosis - Placental apoptosis is linked to caspase-3 in women without maternal disease

Bacteriology - Researchers investigate the specificity of a chlamydial effector protein

Bacteriology - Secondary inclusions may enable chlamydiae to maintain infection

Oncology - Research add new data to oncology body of knowledge

Breast Cancer - 2D and 3D ultrasonography for the evaluation of solid breast masses studied

Breast Cancer - BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations assessed in a small Spanish population

Breast Cancer - Bioscience company to manufacture genetic breast cancer risk-assessing reagents

Breast Cancer - Decreasing denial may improve future health fears

Breast Cancer - E-cadherin loss predicts poor outcome in non-lobular carcinomas

Breast Cancer - FoxM1 depletion causes mitotic catastrophe in tumor cells

Breast Cancer - MammoReport Plus breast care workplace features expanded

Breast Cancer - Nuclear heparanase emergence induces mammary cancer cell differentiation

Breast Cancer - Oncogene activation in tumor cells may be the result of secondary factors

Breast Cancer - Researchers' work adds to breast cancer body of knowledge

Breast Cancer - Role of urokinase-type plasminogen activator system in breast cancer reviewed

Breast Cancer - Xanthine oxidoreductase downregulation predicts poor outcome

Breast Cancer Screening - Breast cancer remains a leading cause of death among African American women

Breast Cancer Screening - Pain and discomfort associated with mammography discourages screening

Business & Finance - Pharmaceuticals company reports results for quarter ended March 31, 2005

Business Update - Biotechnology company broadens supply agreement with healthcare corporation

Business Update - Company changes stock symbol, parent company name to Bionovo, Inc., hires CFO

Business Update - Company provides update on FDA review of Cellegesic NDA

Business Update - Duramed Pharmaceuticals selects integrated CRM solution

Business Update - Essure developer inks agreements with hysteroscope manufacturers

Cancer Therapy - Phase II trial of AP23573 initiated in endometrial cancer patients

Cancer Vaccines - Studies advance knowledge in cancer vaccines research

Cardiology - Long-term coronary heart disease study with niacin tablets, simvastatin begun

Cardiology - Response to orthostatic stress is investigated

Cardiovascular Disease - New data illuminates research in cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular Disease - Oral contraceptives may potentiate ischemic stroke

Cardiovascular Disease - Published study finds vitamin E reduces risk of cardiovascular death in women

Caregiving - Family intervention affected quality of life of women with breast cancer

Cell Biology - Discovery that actin moves chromosomes changes fundamental thinking

Cervical Cancer Vaccine - Immune responses induced by HPV type 16 virus-like particle vaccine

Cesarean Delivery - Lower cesarean delivery rate correlates with patient satisfaction

Cesarean Delivery - Maternal age investigated as a risk factor for uteroplacental insufficiency

Cesarean Delivery - Study finds subcutaneous drain does not prevent wound complications

Clinical Trials - Cancer research team finds promising new use for discarded anti-cancer drug

Collaborations - Spectrometry firm, software developer announce newborn screening collaboration

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Clinical trial on healthy women validates vitamin E benefits and safety

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Taking DHA while breastfeeding improves toddler psychomotor skills, study shows

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Vitamin company urges scientists to examine impact of vitamin E on heart disease

Congenital Heart Block - Immunoadsorption: potential treatment for mothers with autoimmune-associated CHB

Depression - Negative self-schema is found to be a risk factor for depression

Dermatology - Dermatology group launches 15-city, 3-year sun safety educational program

Diagnostics - Combined gynecological evaluations lower need for curettage

Diagnostics - Study determines if self-test device instructions are adequate

Diagnostics - U.S. FDA grants 510(k) clearance for OTC pregnancy test

Diet & Nutrition - Obese men more carb-intolerant than obese women

Drug Development - New drug suppresses menstruation

Drug Development - Positive phase III data released on transdermal estradiol gel

Drug Development - Positive results reported for Oxiplex Gel

Ectopic Pregnancy - Ectopic pregnancies do not appear to be increasing

Embryo Transfer - Cryopreservation is a valid technique for human embryos

Emotion - Chocolate elicits the good and bad in those who crave it

Endocrinology - Racism may induce dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis

Endometriosis - Selective estrogen receptor-beta agonist resolves endometrial lesions

Epilepsy - Incidence of epilepsy subtypes is found to differ by gender

Estrogen - Estrogen regulates CCR gene expression and function in T lymphocytes

Fetal Research - "Pain" and "patienthood" of fetus is investigated

Fitness & Wellness - Aerobic fitness and hormonal status are investigated in premenopausal women

Fitness & Wellness - Weight loss medicine gains European approval for use in young people

Fungal Infections - Antifungal peptide harvested from haricot beans

Gastroenterology - Researchers seek to define pelvic floor pain disorder

Gender Medicine - Article treats influence of sex and gender on musculoskeletal health

Gene Research - Xenograft models reveal genes associated with aggressive breast cancer

Genetics & Genomics - Association between birth weight and clotting factors is investigated

Genetics & Genomics - Gene expression studies clarify leiomyoma development

Genomics - High density whole genome scan of single nucleotide polymorphisms initiated

Gestational Diabetes - Pregnancy outcomes are linked to glycemic control

Gynecology - Antisurvivin oligonucleotides limit the growth of ovarian cancer cells

Gynecology - Estradiol-synthesizing enzyme gene polymorphism raises endometriosis risk

Gynecology - Gene profiles signal recurrence risk in endometrial cancer patients

Gynecology - Organ origin and other factors shape the genetics of ovarian cancer

Gynecology - Researchers describe findings in gynecology studies

Gynecology - Telomeric single-strand overhang length signals endometrial cancer aggression

Health Promotion - Breastfeeding protection initiative aims to raise awareness of rights

Health Promotion - Pennsylvania university collaboration selected as WHO Knowledge Network hub

Healthcare Costs - Survey shows many women delay or forgo medical care due to costs

Healthcare Coverage - California pay-for-performance results show improvements in healthcare quality

High Cholesterol - Survey shows many U.S. adults use lifestyle changes to manage cholesterol

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Efficacy & patient acceptability of 17beta-estradiol delivery systems compared

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Researchers' data advance hormone replacement therapy research

Hormones - Focal brain ischemia studied, estrogen-induced neuroprotection defined

Hormones - Gender differences found in levels of galanin

Hormones - Modulation of prolactin expression in human T lymphocytes by cytokines

Imaging - CT laser mammography study featured in article

Incontinence - Benefits of pelvic floor muscle training remain inconclusive

Incontinence - Decreased fluid intake improves urinary symptoms in women

Lung Cancer - New report shows female lung cancer death rates in Europe still rising

Lupus Erythematosus - Study investigates adverse outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus

Malaria - Specificity of surface antigens in pregnancy-associated malaria is clarified

Malaria - Studies add new findings to malaria body of knowledge

Menopause - New technology helps relieve night sweats

Menopause - Study investigates role of vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism

Menopause - Study links adiponectin to adipose tissue and bone mineral density

Mental Health - Adjuvant estradiol for treating schizophrenia is not found to prevent relapse.

Mental Health - Grief resolution is compared in pregnancy termination

Mental Health - Study indicates genders of sexual abuse victims, perpetrators not predictable

Mergers & Acquisitions - Biological and biotechnology products company announces acquisitions

Monoclonal Antibodies - Report urges monoclonal antibody makers to lower trial costs to sustain growth

Neonatology - Benefits of nitric oxide vary in preemies

Neonatology - Fetal distress measures influence length of stay in neonatal intensive care unit

Neuroscience - APOE genotype is associated with reduced hippocampal volume

Obstetric Anesthesia - Recent findings in obstetric anesthesia provide new insights

Obstetrics - Amniotic fluid volume is not a reliable indicator of perinatal outcome

Obstetrics - Antepartum surgery is indicated for malignant adnexal masses

Obstetrics - Fetal nuchal translucency thickness is linked to chromosomal translocation

Obstetrics - Maternal age is associated with specific adverse pregnancy outcomes

Obstetrics - Misoprostol is more cost-effective than curettage

Obstetrics - Prenatal surveillance for umbilical vein varix improves clinical outcomes

Obstetrics - Recent studies add new data to obstetrics research

Obstetrics - Relationship between birth rate and meteorologic or lunar conditions studied

Obstetrics - Shoulder dystocia is not a reliable predictor of perinatal outcome

Obstetrics - Study confirms value of 1-stop clinic in screening for trisomy 21

Obstetrics - Study finds no evidence for use of progestins to prevent preterm birth

Obstetrics - Study investigates incidence of pregnancy complications and smoking

Obstetrics - Timing of prophylactic antibiotic administration does not influence outcome

Obstetrics - Transvaginal cervicoisthmic cerclage is associated with favorable outcome

Obstetrics - Transvaginal transducer simplifies evaluation

Obstetrics - Transvaginal ultrasound is recommended for assessing cervical ripening

Oncology - Data advance knowledge in oncology research

Oncology - Ethnic differences are found in incidence of gene markers

Oncology - Gene expression model may help predict ovarian cancer recurrence

Oncology - Lack of death receptor 4 expression encourages ovarian cancer pathogenesis

Oncology - Oral contraceptive use helps women survive liver cancer

Oncology - P53 tumor suppressor gene polymorphism is associated with recurrent miscarriages

Oncology - Standard cancer therapy activates vectors with synthetic gene promoters

Osteoporosis - Pharmaceutical company initiates study of intranasal osteoporosis treatment

Ovarian Cancer - Analyte panel distinguishes ovarian cancer patients

Ovarian Cancer - Findings in ovarian cancer provide new insights

Pediatrics - University professor offers tips for identifying child language delay

Personnel - Consumer products company appoints member to board of directors

Personnel - TB partnership names director of policy

Pertussis - Immunization committee urges universal pertussis booster shot for adolescents

Philanthropy - ExxonMobil announces new community investment initiative

Preterm Birth - Study examines trends in preterm birth and perinatal mortality

Prostate Cancer - Study shows soy protein consumption may reduce risk of prostate cancer in men

Prostate Cancer - Trial of satraplatin and docetaxel in patients with solid tumors begun

Proteomics - High-tech company launches kit for fluorescent quantification of proteins

Radionuclide - Radionuclide 177Lu showed promise as radiotherapeutic agent

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Rights to female lubrication device acquired by healthcare products distributor

Sexual Behavior - Mandated treatment reduces sexual risk behavior

Sociology Research - Study links coping with infertility to occupational social class

Stem Cell Research - Poll shows majority of Americans back embryonic stem cell research

Toxoplasmosis - How risk factors for toxoplasmosis affect women is investigated

Type 2 Diabetes - Prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus is on the increase

Urinary Incontinence - Weight loss can improve symptoms of urinary incontinence

Virology - Common vaccines destroy cancer cells

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