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Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 3rd, 2005
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Women's Health Weekly | Other Publications
Cervical Cancer Screening - U.S. OBGYNs continue to limit contraception prescriptions pending cervical cancer screening
Cervical Cancer Survival - More advance diseases at diagnosis results in lower survival in older women in Japan
Eating Disorders - Binge eating is more highly correlated to alexithymia than either bulimia or anorexia
Gynecologic Cancer - Researchers offer treatment of psychosocial challenges for women with gynecological cancer
Abortion - U.S. women cite multiple, diverse, and interrelated reasons to terminate pregnancy
Adverse Drug Reaction - Researchers warn pulmonary edema could be serious adverse reaction from thiazade diuretics
Anorexia Nervosa - Altered brain serotogenic function may contribute to the pathogenesis of anorexia nervosa
Anticonvulsants - Actions suggested to help reduce birth defects caused by mothers' use of anticonvulsants
Apoptosis - Silkworm hemolymph inhibits apoptosis thereby increasing production of erythropoietin
Apoptosis - Thiophene analogues of kenpaullone marked as possible anticancer drugs
Breast Cancer - New findings in breast cancer described
Assisted Reproduction - Infertility researchers identify one gene's critical role in the human embryo implantation process
Assisted Reproduction - Postfertilization culture environment has profound effect on gene transcripts within the embryo
Bacterial Vaginosis - Survey shows women are interested in alternative treatments for bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial Vaginosis - Vaginal IL-8 levels not associated with bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy
Biomarkers - Estrogen-responsive finger protein proposed as potential biomarker for breast cancer
Bladder Cancer - Marriage improved survival in bladder carcinoma patients
Breast Cancer - New findings in the area of breast cancer described
Bone Mineral Density - Long-term resistance training improves femoral bone density and reverses bone loss
Breast Cancer - Comparison of two quality-of-life questionnaires reveals distinct functions of each
Breast Cancer - Data advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Estrogen receptor-alpha regulates SOCS-3 expression in breast cancer cells
Breast Cancer - Expert panel says better options exist for diagnosing breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Further studies are needed to address the role of estrogen receptor beta in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - New research in the area of breast cancer detailed
Breast Cancer - High-level tumor expression of JAG1 and/or NOTCH1 linked to poor outcome
Breast Cancer - Imaging company, RITA collaborate to donate CAD system for breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Largest single-institution study demonstrates Mammosite is a safe breast cancer treatment
Breast Cancer - New one week radiation treatment for breast cancer patients offers promising results
Breast Cancer - Research in breast cancer provides new insights
Breast Cancer - Nonmammary apomucins show a potential role in breast cancer glycoimmunology
Breast Cancer - Optimism associated with better quality of life and fewer symptoms
Breast Cancer - Pharma company launches breast cancer disease awareness campaign
Breast Cancer - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Study shows lower incidence of breast cancer in high stress women
Breast Cancer - U.S. FDA approves Aromasin for adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Breast Cancer - Researchers' data advance breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves InSite HER-2/neu (CB11) monoclonal antibody
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Study suggests family history and long-term HRT use is associated with breast cancer risk
Breast Cancer Survival - Age adjustment should be made for long-term survivors treated with breast conserving therapy
Breast Cancer Vaccine - Antibody 5C3 recognizes heteropolymer of cytokeratin 9
Breast Feeding - Heightened immune defense seen in breastfeeding women during the post-partum period
Breast Implants - Excellent outcomes evidenced for initial patients receiving cohesive gel implants
Breast Cancer - Researchers' work adds to breast cancer body of knowledge
Cancer Prevention - Vaccine prevented high-grade cervical precancers in phase III study
Cancer Staging - Patients with IQ tumors and vulnerable to understaging benefit from F-18-FDG PET
Cancer Therapy - Glucocorticoids inhibit cell death and upregulate caspase inhibitor cIAP2in ovarian cancer cells
Cancer Therapy - New breakthroughs in treating breast, cervical cancer discussed at radiation conference
Cancer Therapy - Oral anticancer treatments perceived to be more efficacious
Cancer Therapy - Recommended dose for irinotecan was 60 mg/M2 on Days 1, 8, and 15
Breast Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Cardiovascular Disease - Reduction in visceral adiposity may be risk factor in preventing atherosclerosis in obese women
Cardiovascular Disease - Researchers find systolic blood pressure control provides best predictor of CVD mortality
Cervical Cancer - Meta-analysis does not support addition of nitroimidazole agents to radiotherapy for tumor control
Chemotherapy - Tamoxifen did not affect serum IL-6, urinary HS and GAG levels
Childhood Sexual Abuse - False recall of childhood sexual abuse not associated with self-reported traumatic experiences
Chorioamnionitis - Providers should watch for chorioamnionitis and unusual pathogens in OB patients on immunosuppressives
Clinical Trials - Enrollment of pivotal trial for tesmilifene to treat breast cancer completed
Human Papillomavirus - Recent findings illuminate research in human papillomavirus
Clinical Trials - Phase 3 trial of paclitaxel compound for treating metastatic breast cancer initiated
Collaborations - Collaboration underway to validate and discover new biomarkers for breast and ovarian cancer
Collaborations - Roche Diagnostics extends R&D collaboration agreement with molecular-diagnostics company
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Caution urged for use of chasteberry for gynecologic conditions
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Health education programs are recommended to assist women to understand efficacy of alternatives
Depression - Life events must be considered when evaluating increase in depressive symptoms following separation
Dermatology - Neurotrophin-3 and tyrosine kinase C expressed in scalp skin and hair follicles
Diagnostics - Raman spectroscopy accurately classifies breast lesions
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Diagnostics - Research add new data to diagnostics body of knowledge
Drug Approval - U.S. FDA approves expanded labeling to facilitate molecular testing with the ThinPrep Pap Test
Drug Development - DB289 to be tested in pregnant and lactating women with malaria
Epilepsy - Ethinyl estradiol in oral contraceptives reduces serum lamotrigine concentrations
Erectile Dysfunction - Women report more satisfying sexual experience with partners using PDE5 inhibitors
Finance - Researcher receives $3.6 million to start Nanosystems Biology Cancer Center
Fracture Risk Factors - Women over 50 with multiple fractures should be tested for celiac disease
Genetics & Genomics - Scientists ID housekeeping genes that provide greater expression stability in placenta studies
Gynecology - Pathology of NovaSure impedance-controlled endometrial ablation system described
Gynecology - Prostaglandin F2alpha -FP receptor potentiates endometrial cancer angiogenesis
Gynecology - Recent findings illuminate research in gynecology
Gynecology - Vascular endothelial growth factor fluctuates after uterine artery embolization
HIV/AIDS HAART Prophylaxis - Adherence to HAART prophylaxis is low in victims of suspected sexual abuse
HIV/AIDS Testing - Post-partum testing for HIV may help reduce mother to infant transmission
HIV/AIDS Transmission Risk - Second trimester amniocentesis does not increase vertical HIV transmission risk
Health Promotion - Seventy-city wellness tour to provide free health screenings and services
Heart Failure - Women show favorable outcomes from treatment with angiotensin receptor blockers for heart failure
Hepatitis B Transmission - Viral heterogeneity may produce intrauterine hepatitis B virus infection
Human Papillomavirus - HPV infections are associated with high rates of malignancy among Hispanic women in South Texas
Human Papillomavirus - New data illuminates research in human papillomavirus
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Development - Antigen optimization and lysosomal targeting needed for protection in HPV model
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Development - SFV-expressing HPV16 E6 and E7 induces HPV16 E7-specific CTLs
Hypertension - Waist-hip ratio offers data to predict hypertension in patients undergoing ambulatory BP monitoring
Incontinence Therapy - Endoscopic holmium laser treatment efficiently excises nonabsorbable intravesical material
Information Technology - Lab testing services company launches web site for prenatal screening test
Information Technology - Researchers discover advantages and limitations of self-guided Internet coping groups
Insomnia - Second study of eszopiclone in adults with chronic insomnia augment earlier findings
Invasive Obstetric Procedures - Four-dimensional ultrasonographic guidance improves accuracy of needle placement
Leukemia - Findings advance knowledge in leukemia research
Malaria Therapy - Quinine monotherapy does not effectively treat malaria in pregnant women
Menopause - Isoflavone nutritional supplement imparts menopausal symptom relief and other benefits
Menopause - Perimenopause-menopause insomnia study shows eszopiclone compound improves sleep
Menopause - Researchers examine risk factors for endometrial cancer in European women by age group
Mental Health - Optimistic personality predicted psychosocial well-being among long-term breast cancer survivors
Metastasis - Loss of RhoC does not affect tumor development but inhibits metastasis
Microbicide - Vaginal detergent-type microbicide causes inflammatory cell infiltration at epithelial surface
Migraine - Drug effective in prophylactic, acute treatment of menstrual migraine, data show
Neuroendocrinology - Microarray study identifies lactation-induced transcriptional changes in hypothalamus
Obstetrics - Angiogenic homeostasis falters in placentas with chorioamnionitis
Obstetrics - Hyperoxic premature lungs exhibit excess p53 and diminished VEGF
Obstetrics - The uterus may produce excess VEGF receptor in preeclamptic women
Osteoporosis - Benefit seen with salmon calcitonin in maintaining trabecular microarchitecture
Osteoporosis - Patient recall of bone densitometry results linked to treatment adherence
Ovarian Cancer - Alteration of PTEN gene may be associated with malignancy in ovarian tumors
Ovarian Cancer - Lactose persistence not proven to increase ovarian cancer risk
Ovarian Cancer - Public interest in genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility is growing
Ovarian Cancer - Recent findings illuminate research in ovarian cancer
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Microbial cultures identify combination of bacterial microorganisms that elevate PID risk
Personnel - Cervical cancer diagnostics company appoints Dr. Hun-Chi Lin as president, chief scientist
Personnel - David Harding to head international operations at women's health company
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Increased abdominal adioposity contribute to insulin resistance in women with POS
Pregnancy - Iron checklist provides descriptive data but has limited predictive ability for pregnant women
Pregnancy & Nutrition - Speedy intervention urged to address vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency in Venezuela
Pregnancy Complications - Minimizing weight gain for obese women during pregnancy may reduce pregnancy complications
Pregnancy Complications - Researchers predict increase in obesity-related pregnancy complications in Scotland
Prison Health - Hepatitis B and C virus infections flourish among reincarcerated females
Product Licensing - Oncology drug acquired from SD Pharmaceuticals through exclusive license agreement
Professional Education - Medical market intelligence launches "Profiles in Early-Stage Breast Cancer"
Prognostics - Increase of thyroglobulin plasma level indicates recurrence of thyroid cancer
Reconstructive Surgery - Study finds new type of silicone implant offers more natural looking breasts, low complication rate
Reproductive Health - Couples using natural family planning methods have sex just as often
Sales Update - Fourth CT Laser Mammography system sold in Middle East
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Follistim AQ vial now available in 75 IU and 150 IU presentations
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Ghana family planning services use, availability markedly improved, report says
Sexual Dysfunction - Testosterone therapy in women reviewed
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Phone call more cost-effective than counseling for prompting follow-up clinic visits
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Leading pediatricians group recommends infants sleep in cribs
Thyroid Cancer - Timing of surgery does not significantly affect outcomes for pregnant women with thyroid cancer
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