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Women's Health Weekly


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 6th, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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Breast Cancer - Study aims to help social workers' responsiveness to health disparities

Heart Disease - Women's socioeconomic position and heart disease risk evaluated

Hormones - Diagnostic properties of serum anti-Mullerian hormone levels studied

Myocardial Infarction - Gender differences in treatment of myocardial infarction analyzed

Obstetrics - Daily body rhythms may influence efficacy of pain medications during labor

Anal Cancer - Formalin applied to treat chronic radiation-induced hemorrhagic proctitis

Angiology - Radial artery grafts used in women vs. men compared

Angioplasty - Gender differences explored in percutaneous angioplasty of lower extremities

Antiphospholipid Syndrome - Recent studies add new data to antiphospholipid syndrome research

Assisted Reproduction - ICSI pregnancies have increased risk of prematurity and low birth weight

Assisted Reproduction - Proposals for liberal approaches to assisted conception reviewed

Breast Cancer - Research in breast cancer provides new insights

Assisted Reproduction - Serum CA-125 levels don't predict results

Bariatric Surgery - Obese patients with coronary artery disease can consider bariatric surgery

Biomedical Engineering - House of Commons report "Human Reproductive Technologies and the Law" evaluated

Bone Loss - Thrombospondin-2 loss modeled, effect on ovariectomy-induced bone loss revealed

Breast Cancer - Accuracy of intraoperative frozen-section analysis evaluated

Breast Cancer - Aromatase inhibitors in breast cancer treatment studied

Breast Cancer - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Bone loss due to aromatase inhibitors in breast cancer treatment identified

Breast Cancer - Breast tumors counteract the antiangiogenic effect of stromal protein

Breast Cancer - Cancer risk and survival after contralateral prophylactic mastectomy evaluated

Breast Cancer - Catechol-O-methyltransferase polymorphism studied as predictor for breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Controversies in adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapies for breast cancer reviewed

Breast Cancer - Data advance knowledge in breast cancer research

Gynecology - Recent findings in gynecology described

Breast Cancer - Effect of whole body exercise and dragon boat training on arm volume examined

Breast Cancer - Experiences of cancer patients following breast reconstruction evaluated

Breast Cancer - Grant of Chinese SDA, market launch of breast cancer detection device announced

Breast Cancer - HMGA2 deemed unsuitable marker for detecting tumor cells in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - ISO accreditation acquired for MammaPrint breast cancer risk test

Breast Cancer - Incidence of anaphylactoid reactions to isosulfan blue dye reviewed

Ovarian Cancer - Researchers' data advance ovarian cancer research

Breast Cancer - Invasive breast cancer following in situ ductal or lobular cancer studied

Breast Cancer - Investigators outline the Sentinel Node biopsy versus Axillary Clearance trial

Breast Cancer - Letrozole compared to endocrine therapy for breast cancer treatment

Breast Cancer - MammoSite system improves short-term lumpectomy outcome

Breast Cancer - Needs of long-term breast cancer survivors examined

Breast Cancer - New optical imaging technology evaluated to diagnose tumor malignancy

Ovarian Cancer - Researchers' findings advance ovarian cancer research

Breast Cancer - New way to assess risk of breast cancer recurrence developed

Breast Cancer - Nonhormonal treatment for hot flushes in breast and prostate cancer studied

Breast Cancer - Novel candidate oncogenes identified

Breast Cancer - Psychosocial effects on women after treatment choice for breast cancer evaluated

Breast Cancer - Radiation-induced sarcomas studied after radiotherapy

Breast Cancer - Reovirus purges contaminating tumor cells in breast cancer cells

Ovarian Cancer - Studies describe new findings in ovarian cancer research

Breast Cancer - Taxane- and non-taxane-containing regimens for breast cancer reviewed

Breast Cancer - Vascular parameters on MRI separate benign and malignant breast lesions

Breast Cancer - Women need help to cope with anxiety following breast cancer diagnosis

Breast Cancer - Women's life issues examined in breast cancer and non-breast cancer cohorts

Breast Cancer Screening - Computer-aided Detection training enhances identification of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Screening - Mammographic readings analyzed to highlight need for improved technology

Breast Cancer Screening - Multimodality imaging of breast lesions enhance cancer diagnosis

Breast Cancer Screening - Researchers identify determinants of the demand for breast cancer screening

Breast Cancer Vaccines - Researchers' findings advance breast cancer vaccines research

Breast Implants - Procedure chosen for breast implant surgery studied as prognostic risk factor

Cancer Mortality - Researchers compare Latin American cancer mortality to other countries

Cancer Therapy - Efficacy of antiemetic drugs evaluated

Cervical Cancer - Triple-modality approach used to treat patients with cervical carcinoma

Cervical Cancer Screening - Obesity observed to be a hindrance to cancer screening for different races

Collaborations - Diagnostics company extends collaboration with Merck in Alzheimer research

Colonoscopy - Study results investigate why female patients prefer women physicians

Colorectal Cancer - Plasma carotenoids, alpha-tocopherol and retinol protected against colon cancer

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Flavonoids inhibited breast cancer resistance protein

Counseling - Change in counselees' anxiety associated with addressing their needs

Diabetes Management - Diabetes resource center offers school tips for parents with a diabetic child

Diagnostics - Incidence of venous thromboembolism calculated in year before cancer diagnosis

Diagnostics - U.S. FDA okays expanded ThinPrep Pap Test for detecting glandular lesions

Diet & Nutrition - Annual cholecalciferol megadose effective for treatment

Diet & Nutrition - Association of serum phytoestrogen concentration and dietary habits studied

Diet & Nutrition - Green tea and caffeine evaluated for use as part of weight maintenance program

Diet & Nutrition - Serum carotenoid concentration association with dietary habits examined

Dysmenorrhea - Lidocaine vaginal gel pharmacokinetics study complete; phase II planned

Eating Disorders - Glucose tolerance predicts outcome in females with anorexia nervosa

Embryo Transfer - GnRH antagonist response in IVF poor-responder patients studied

Endomentrial Cancer - Flavopiridol used as second-line chemotherapy of endometrial carcinoma

Epidemiology - Epidemiology of bile duct and gallbladder cancer discussed

Estradiol - Saliva and serum levels of estradiol compared for use in research sampling

Fibrinogen - Effect of cigarette smoking on plasma fibrinogen levels studied

Fitness & Wellness - Heart health of former female endurance athletes studied

Gender Medicine - Men and women found more similar than portrayed in popular media

Genital Cancer - Effect of cytoreductive surgery evaluated in ovarian metastasis

Genomics - Genetic counselors applaud task force's addressing of cancer genes screening

Geriatrics - Coping skills of older women after hospitalization assessed

Gynecologic Cancer - Gynecological oncology organization president testifies in support of H.R. 1245

Gynecology - Hyaluronan may play a role in endometrial cancer progression

Gynecology - Hyperstimulated rat ovaries overexpress angiogenic cytokines

Gynecology - New research in the area of gynecology detailed

Gynecology - Outcomes after negative superficial inguinal lymphadenectomy reviewed

HIV/AIDS Diagnosis - Prevalence of HIV/AIDS among black women explored

HIV/AIDS Diagnosis - Study reveals racial disparities in prenatal HIV testing

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Elevated chemokines and T cells may provide resistance against HIV

HIV/AIDS Prevention - New therapies evaluated for preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV

HIV/AIDS Prevention - Postexposure prophylaxis compliance low for sexual assault in South Africa

HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - Low CD4/female sex risk factors for acute pancreatitis from ddI monotherapy

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Medication adherence assessed with psychosocial variables in HIV patients

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Study examined changes in childbearing of HIV-infected mothers over time

HIV/AIDS Transmission - Link between mother to child transmission of HIV via amniotic fluid explored

Healthcare Coverage - Oregon fertility center joins shared risk alliance program

Heart Failure - Researchers perform community study of heart failure incidence and death rates

Hematology - New findings in the area of hematology detailed

Hepatocellular Cancer - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of hepatocellular cancer

Hormone Therapy - Women's concerns identified after findings of the Women's Health Initiative

Hormones - Oxytocin antagonist barusiban studied, molecular dynamics simulated

Hypertension - Short use of pseudoephedrine linked to greater blood pressure

Information Technology - Japanese company launches childcare support software

Leukemia - Breastfeeding patterns not linked to risk of childhood ALL

Lipoproteins - Studies add new findings to lipoproteins body of knowledge

Marketing - DTC ads address link between HPV and cervical cancer

Menopause - Causes of hot flushes during menopause transition examined

Menopause - Consumption of soy may reduce risk of fracture in postmenopausal women

Mental Health - Anxiolytic estradiol treatment alters 5-HT1A receptor function

Mental Health - Spouses in bad marriages face greater risk for serious health problems

Morbid Obesity - Delay of myocutaneous flap reconstruction improves flap reliability

Multiple Sclerosis - Oral contraceptives are associated with reduced risk of MS

Obstetrics - Childbirth labor management tool to predict shoulder dystocia to be launched

Obstetrics - New evidence found for evolutionary basis of status and human reproduction

Oncology - Research in oncology provides new insights

Osteoporosis - Data advance knowledge in osteoporosis research

Osteoporosis - Microarray analysis clarifies role of circulating monocytes

Ovarian Cancer - Barriers to effective communication with ovarian cancer patients identified

Ovarian Cancer - Breastfeeding and the risk of ovarian cancer investigated

Ovarian Cancer - New findings in ovarian cancer described

Ovarian Cancer - Psychological functioning in African American women at risk of cancer studied

Ovarian Cancer - Weekly topotecan administered to heavily pretreated patients

Pediatric Obesity - Pediatricians may fail to diagnose obesity in kids

Pediatrics - How to best protect children in side-impact crashes presented

Personnel - Consumer products company names SVP research and development

Personnel - E&C names Bruce Brandes senior vice president - sales

Personnel - Radiologist joins business development advisory board

Personnel - Women's health therapy company announces new chief medical officer

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Effect of rosiglitazone may be useful in treating polycystic ovary syndrome

Pre-Eclampsia - Recurrence of pre-eclampsia occurs across generations

Premature Birth - Prematurity experts call for targeted research

Professional Education - Report published in Science shows glass ceiling exists for women in science

Pulmonary Medicine - Researchers' findings advance pulmonary medicine research

Radiation Therapy - Radiation therapy affected esophageal transit in breast tumor patients

Research Funding - Susan G. Komen Foundation awards more than $45 million to breast cancer research

Skin Cancer - Radiotherapy replaced formal dissection after local excision of nodal disease

Stem Cell Transplantation - Transplanted bone marrow cells generate new brain cells

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Lupus group launches Spanish language campaign targeting Hispanic women

Tamoxifen - Findings advance knowledge in tamoxifen research

Vascular Events - Raloxifene evaluated for its effect on arterial and venous thromboembolism



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