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Table of Contents . . . October 27th, 2005
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Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Development - Co-infection with HPV types affects cervical cancer prevention by vaccines
Osteoporosis - Acidic whey protein fraction isolated induces recovery of bone loss
Adverse Drug Reaction - Enrollment discontinued in Avastin platinum-refractory ovarian cancer study
Alcohol Use - Alcohol consumption decreases condom use among college males
Analgesics - Diclofenac, combined with morphine and paracetamol, confers 20-h pain relief
Antiproliferative Agents - CSAB suppresses proliferation of neoplastic human HeLa cells
Aortic Dissection - C-section with concomitant aortic repair feasible for pregnant Marfan patients
Apoptosis - Caspase-14 can be reactivated in epithelial tumors
Breast Cancer - Recent findings in breast cancer provide new insights
Biosynthesis - Temporal and spatial expression of LRH-1 during embryogenesis suggest potential role in development
Bone Mass Density - Bone mass distribution with antiresorptive agents positively affects structural strength
Breast Cancer - TP53 mutations associated with specific genomic imbalances
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer drug maker gets award for Arimidex
Breast Cancer - Donation of $9M backs effort to develop blood test for early detection of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Foundation designates up to $1 million for Katrina patients' breast cancer needs
Breast Cancer - Reports advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - IRF-1 exhibits tumor suppressor activities in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Imaging company announces U.S. FDA approval for mammography CAD software upgrade
Breast Cancer - Long-term smoking associated with up to 40% increased risk of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Neoadjuvant chemotherapy confers greater survival in breast cancer patients
Breast Cancer - New findings in the area of breast cancer detailed
Breast Cancer - New radiation therapy method may enhance breast cancer survival rates
Breast Cancer - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Study examines optimum recall rates to enhance cancer detection for mammographically screened women
Breast Cancer Diagnosis - Histodiagnosis requires multiple stereotactic core-needle breast biopsy samples
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Insulin resistance and IL-6 and TNF-alpha linked to breast cancer
Proteomics - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of proteomics
Breast Implants - Approvable letter issued for silicone breast implants
Breast Implants - Plans announced to file investigational device exemption with U.S. FDA for breast implants
Business & Finance - Contract extended for ThinPrep Imaging System with the U.S. DoD
Cancer Risk Factors - BRCA2 carriers are at increased risk for prostate and pancreatic cancers
Cancer Therapy - Pretreatment evaluation of drug metabolism genes predicts drug response
Cancer Therapy - Variance in guideline compliance attributed to surgeon preference
Carcinogenesis - Dietary fatty acids promote mammary tumorigenesis
Caregiving - Bereavement support after loss of husbands to urologic cancers was not met in Sweden
Cervical Cancer - Findings advance knowledge in cervical cancer research
Cesarean Section - Newborn complications decreased in young grand multiparas compared to lower parity young women
Chemotherapy - Maximum tolerated dose determined for bortezomib and carboplatin
Collaborations - Diagnostic tests company announces comarketing agreement with Cambrex Bio Science
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Micronutrient supplementation increases birth weight but not perinatal mortality
DNA Research - DNA repair gene polymorphisms analyzed by radiosensitivity and cancer incidence
Diabetes Prevention - High blood glucose levels in early pregnancy may deprive embryo of oxygen, lead to birth defects
Diagnostics - Chamber developed for viewing and quantifying cancer cell chemotaxis
Diagnostics - Increased spatial resolution greatly improves diagnostic confidence and accuracy
Diet & Nutrition - Fish consumption by pregnant women may increase infants' cognitive ability
Diet & Nutrition - Higher DHA in breast milk correlate positively with newborn neurobehavioral function
Diet & Nutrition - Organic supermarket survey outlines health, diet concerns of expectant, new mothers
Diet & Nutrition - Research shows vitamin D deficiency is hidden epidemic among African-American women
Doxorubicin - Cells respond differently to doxorubicin
Drug Abuse - Link between marijuana use and cancer risk needs further elucidation
Drug Development - Angeliq approved in the U.S. for treatment of menopausal symptoms
Drug Development - Cytotect used to successfully treat cytomegalovirus infections during pregnancy
Drug Development - Transdermal estradiol gel significantly decreases hot flashes in menopausal women
Drug Safety - Tramodol provides effective pain relief during delivery and is renally excreted by neonate
Eating Disorders - Researcher developing method to predict eating disorders in female athletes
Eclampsia - Role for large trinucleotide repeat expansion in pre-eclampsia not supported
Environmental Health - Breast milk for assessing cumulative exposure and risk examined
Finance - Biopharma company receives $10 million payment from King Pharmaceuticals
Finance - Breast implant company announces revenue increased to $27 Million
Genetic Research - MUC1 affects c-Src signaling in PyV MT-induced mammary tumorigenesis
Geriatrics - Estrogen is beneficial for older traumatic injury victims
Gestational Diabetes - Center study sheds light on birth defect cause in pregnant women with diabetes
HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - Reports add new data to HIV/AIDS epidemiology research
HIV/AIDS Transmission - Cervicovaginal culture system determines HIV transmission events after exposure
HIV/AIDS Transmission - Immunophenotyping helps predicts risk of perinatal HIV transmission
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Development - Immunotherapy for gynecological malignancies reviewed
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Development - Vaccines show significant benefit in preclinical papillomavirus models
Imaging - California university radiology department selects CAD system for breast MRI
Insomnia - Cognitive-behavioral therapy can be used to treat insomnia secondary to breast cancer
Legal Issues - Cerebral palsy litigation threatens the future of obstetrics
Medical Devices - Novel biosensors developed for the detection of estrogen receptor ligands
Menopause - Risedronate proves to be effective as anti-osteoporotic treatment in women with IBD
Menopause - U.S. FDA approves Angeliq to treat menopausal symptoms
Neuroscience - Cognitive function studied, role of circulating androgen levels defined
Neuroscience - Reports describe recent advances in neuroscience research
Obstetrics - Researcher calls for research funding to prevent pregnancy complications
Obstetrics - Vertical exposure to hepatitis C endows infants with virus-specific protection
Oncology - Stat3 is an upstream regulator of cancer stimulating proteins in breast tumors
Oncology - Tau discovered to be novel mediator of paclitaxel sensitivity in vivo
Oral Cancer - Oral cancer may be spread by sexual transmission
Osteoporosis - Device may help prevent bone loss in the frail
Osteoporosis - New data on antiosteoporotic agent Protelos presented at conference
Osteoporosis - Once-monthly tablet for women with postmenopausal osteoporosis launched in U.K.
Osteoporosis - Pharma companies start clinical trial comparing Boniva to Fosamax
Osteoporosis - Phase I trial of novel compound NBS-101 complete
Osteoporosis - Study demonstrates Preos improves bone strength, reduces vertebral fractures
Osteoporosis - Teriparatide relies on more than BMD to reduce fracture risk in osteoporosis, new data show
Ovarian Cancer - Clinical manifestations of hereditary ovarian cancer discussed
Ovarian Cancer - Membralin identified as novel tumor-associated gene in ovarian carcinoma
Patient Care - Frequency of unnecessary or overly aggressive treatment raises concern
Personnel - Theresa A. Toigo named acting director of U.S. FDA Office of Women's Health
Physiology - Estrogen A analyzed, ring structure and antioxidative effect defined
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Violence and post-traumatic stress disorder in Mexico examined
Preventive Medicine - Obesity decreases likelihood of preventive services
Prognostics - GLUT-1 expression prognosticates ovarian surface epithelial tumors
Proteomics - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of proteomics
Radiotherapy - IMRT can be used to treat breast cancer
Reproductive Medicine - Efficient vitrification method for cryopreservation of human oocytes developed
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Survey reports on number women of childbearing age who take daily vitamins
Stillbirth Risk Factors - Extreme parity substantially increases risk of stillbirths
Surgical Technology - Adhibit prevents surgical adhesions after fibroid surgery, data suggest
Surgical Technology - Blue dye and colloid should both be used for intraoperative sentinel node biopsy
Vaginitis - Study shows probabilistic sensitivity analysis most cost-effective strategy for vaginitis diagnosis
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