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Table of Contents . . . December 1st, 2005
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Cervical Cancer - HPV DNA testing shows promise to improve cervical cancer screening and testing
Endometrial Cancer - Physicians urged to assess adnexa in premenopausal women with endometrial cancer
HIV/AIDS Transmission - Increased breast milk HIV-1 suppression seen with nevirapine
Osteoporosis - Postmenopausal osteoporosis risk associated with haplotype in premenopausal women
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Hepatitis C virus RNA is present in the genital tracts of HCV/HIV-1-coinfected women
Adenosine Deaminase - Prognostic ability of adenosine deaminase activity studied
Angiology - Reports add new data to angiology research
Apoptosis - Apoptosis-related residues in human thymosin beta-10 identified by mutational analysis
Apoptosis - TRAIL-mediated apoptosis enhanced by amiloride
Apoptosis - Xanthohumol induced apoptosis in B-chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells
Behavioral Medicine - College-aged women with higher BMIs are more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors
Breast Cancer - Findings in breast cancer provide new insights
Biomedical Engineering - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital to update nutrition therapy processes
Breast Cancer - Advanced local disease may predict distant metastases for premenopausal women
Breast Cancer - Annexin A8 expression has significant impact on invasive carcinoma outcome
Breast Cancer - Case definition approach is proposed to define cancer-related fatigue syndrome
Breast Cancer - Chest wall resection for recurrent breast cancer can provide long-term palliation
Breast Cancer - Data advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Research in breast cancer provides new insights
Breast Cancer - Data confirm combination therapy improves breast cancer survival in fit women
Breast Cancer - Differential gene expression occurs after chromosome transfer into breast cancer cells
Breast Cancer - Dual cancer-specific targeting cures primary and distant breast carcinomas
Breast Cancer - EphA2-deficiency blocks tumor angiogenesis and metastatic progression in mice
Breast Cancer - Fats and fatty acids are not associated with increased risk of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Studies describe new findings in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Knowledge about consuming soy food would benefit women at risk for breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Mammaglobin is a serum marker for breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Metaplastic breast cancer and adenocarcinoma should have similar treatment plans
Breast Cancer - PACS breast imaging system enables mobile digital mammography in Australia
Breast Cancer - Sonography helps identify pathologic breast conditions in children and adolescents
Breast Cancer - U.S. FDA grants approval to market tamoxifen oral liquid for breast cancer
Breast Cancer Diagnosis - Detection method for identifying breast cancer is prognostically important
Breast Cancer Diagnosis - MRI contralateral breast screening reveals occult breast cancer
Breast Cancer Diagnosis - Sentinel lymph node dissection skills of surgeons verified through clinical trial
Breast Cancer Diagnosis - Sonographically guided needle biopsy provides additional diagnostic assistance
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Breast cancer risk is not associated with intrauterine levonorgestrele
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Estrogen-plus-progestin use increases mammographic density in postmenopausal women
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Inverse association found between dietary lignan intake and breast density
Breast Cancer Screening - CAD company, university medical center bring mammovan to Washington, DC-area communities
Breast Cancer Screening - Sonography in conjunction with mammography may enhance diagnosis of malignancy
Breast Cancer Survival - Increased vegetable and fruit intake positively impacts breast cancer survival
Breast Cancer Treatment - Adjuvant chemotherapy is not associated with improved survival in women aged 70
Breast Cancer Treatment - Breast MRI encouraged for women considering breast conservation therapy
Breast Cancer Treatment - Extracapsular spread does not identify patients benefited by radiotherapy
Breast Cancer Treatment - Quality of life not adversely affected by letrozole after tamoxifen therapy
Breast Cancer Treatment - Racial disparities uncovered in treatment among women with breast cancer
Breast Cancer Treatment - Study shows benefit from sentinel lymph node mapping prior to salvage mastectomy
Breast Cancer Vaccine - Aromatase inhibitors increase tumor sensitivity to cytotoxicity
Breast Cancer Vaccine - Fusion to listeriolysin O enhances immunogenicity of HER-2/neu
Cancer Risk Factors - Dual association of beta-carotene intake seen with risk of tobacco-related cancers
Cancer Risk Factors - Elevated risk of second cancer after breast cancer may justify screening
Cancer Risk Factors - Post-traumatic stress identified in high-risk women with familial cancer risk
Cancer Therapy - Chemotherapy-induced malformations in utero may be related to age during exposure
Cancer Therapy - Neuroprotection with amifostine from platinum/taxane-based chemotherapy requires further study
Cancer Therapy - New data illuminates research in cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Sentinel lymph node dissection adequately managed lobular breast cancer
Cancer Therapy - Surgeons' therapeutic preferences for occult breast cancer surveyed
Cancer Therapy - Timely withdrawal of G-CSF reduced occurrence of thrombocytopenia during dose-dense chemotherapy
Cancer Therapy - Two different physiotherapy methods compared as treatment for lymphedema after breast surgery
Carcinogenesis - Candidate tumor suppressor gene ZAC involved in etiology of basal cell carcinomas
Cervical Cancer - Digital camera assessment may be a useful tool for cervical neoplasia detection
Cervical Cancer - Lymph node metastases predicted by measurement of squamous cell carcinoma antigen
Cervical Cancer - Researchers' work adds to cervical cancer body of knowledge
Cervical Cancer Vaccine - HPV vaccine offers best strategy for preventing cervical cancer in developing countries
Cervical Cancer Vaccine - Strategies to prevent cervical cancer by HPV vaccination are presented
Cervical Cancer Vaccine - Vaccine encoding chimeric hepatitis-HPV proteins enhances antibody and T-cell responses
Clinical Trials - Patterns of participation and patient recruitment in clinical trials assessed
Collaborations - Agreement signed with Baylor Health Care System for breast cushion
Dermatology - Dermatologist gives skin care tips for new mothers and babies
Dermatology - Study shows many Americans don't know how to protect their skin
Diagnostic Imaging - Voxel analysis of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI assesses tumor response to antiangiogenic therapy
Diagnostics - Axillary lymph node status of breast cancer patients predicted by biology of primary tumor
Diagnostics - False positive lumpectomy margins for breast cancer caused by specimen compression
Diagnostics - Molecule imprinting-chemiluminescence method used to determine tamoxifen in breast cancer sufferers' urine
Diagnostics - Predictive nomogram models for nonsentinel node metastasis evaluated
Diagnostics - Tissue compression deemed unnecessary for needle-localized breast lesion identification
Diagnostics - Utility of extracapsular spread as an indicator for axillary irradiation assessed
Diet & Nutrition - Diet high in saturated fat does not affect insulin sensitivity in rats offspring
Diet & Nutrition - Moms of preterm babies have higher arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acid levels in early milk
Diet & Nutrition - Research shows 9 out of 10 want healthier food, but don't want to pay for it
Disease Associations - Risk of second cancer after hospitalization for venous thromboembolism analyzed
Disease Control - Health system delays among confirmed TB cases in Spain associated with various factors
Distribution Agreement - CADstream maker signs agreement with Amerinet
Drug Delivery - Novel assay measures bioavailable liposomal doxorubicin in tumors
Drug Development - LibiGel developer comments on updated U.S. FDA guidance for testosterone therapy
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ - Highest detection rate of DCIS achieved with mapping technique for breast MRI
Eating Disorders - Amenorrhea not shown to be criterion for eating disorders diagnosis
Endometrial Cancer - Researchers explore controversies concerning radiotherapy in endometrial cancer
Environmental Health - Human milk research needed to answer questions about human health
Estrogen Treatment - Estrogen treatment prevents insulin resistance and hypertension in ovariectomized rats
Facilities - Children's hospital in Florida announces plans to expand
Finance - Essure developer reports sales up 94% in third quarter; raises full-year financial guidance
Finance - Pharma company announces revenue for 3 months increased to $1.2 million
Finance - Sexual dysfunction products developer reports financial, clinical trial results
Genetics & Genomics - CSN1 gene interactions with mammary epithelial cells vary with expression level
Genetics & Genomics - Lactose malabsorption and/or intolerance are not risk factors for osteoporosis
Gynecological Cancer - Multidisciplinary approach needed for premenopausal women with gynecologic cancer
Gynecology - Vascular endothelial growth factor Trap and paclitaxel combine to treat ovarian cancer in mice
HIV/AIDS Complications - Infants of HIV-positive mothers have increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis
HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Rapid HIV screening provides fast results for women in labor
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Studies describe new findings in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Study identifies factors to reduce rate of HIV infection among older women
HIV/AIDS Transmission - Vertical transmission of HIV during gestation determined to be frequent
HIV/AIDS Vertical Transmission - Antenatal screening and multidisciplinary management prevent HIV vertical transmission
Hematology - Speakers warn that bleeding disorder is often undiagnosed in women
Hot Flashes - Trial results show paraxetine is effective in treating hot flashes
Human Papillomavirus - HPV in HIV-positive women is unrelated to occurrence of cervical dysplasia
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - DNA vaccines based on chimeric potyvirus-like particles carrying HPV16 E7 peptide developed
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - Model for vaccination against multiple HPV types developed
Imaging - MRI and CAD companies partner to integrate systems for breast imaging technology
Imaging - MRI enhances diagnosis and treatment for uterine fibroids
Imaging - PET + FDG underutilized for diagnosis and treatment female reproductive organ cancer, study says
Immunotherapy - Clinical trials are underway to enhance immune systems of breast and colorectal cancer patients
Leukemia - Researchers' findings advance leukemia research
Lung Cancer - Study shows lung cancer survival better in women than men
Melanoma - Occupational risks of melanoma identified in female Swedish population
Meningitis - Women older than 30 new risk group for meningitis in Sweden
Menopause - Body image has a greater influence on sexual function and satisfaction than menopause
Menopause - Studies advance knowledge in menopause research
Neuroscience - Researchers discover that the brain is broadly wired for reproduction
Obesity - Researchers propose role of CIDEA alleles on human obesity
Obesity - Treatment complications for gynecologic cancers are increased due to obesity
Obstetrics - New findings in the area of obstetrics detailed
Obstetrics - Serum angiopoietin-2 levels are suppressed in women with preeclampsia
Oncology - Fibroblast labeling helps track tumor vessel growth and maturation
Oncology - Reports add new data to oncology research
Osteoporosis - U.S. FDA clears bone density system for diagnosing osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer - Clinical data on thalidomide reported in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Ovarian cancer risk is not increased for women from hereditary breast cancer families
Pain Management - Canadian investigators search for the root of sexual pain in women
Pharmaceutical Research - Long-term subantimicrobial doxycycline has no impact on intestinal or vaginal microflora
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Polycystic ovary syndrome features not seen in HIV-positive women with truncal adiposity
Prenatal Care - Fish oil supplements in pregnancy may reduce offspring's immune-mediated diseases
Prognostics - LAMP3/TSC403/DC-LAMP overexpression promotes metastasis in cervical cancer
Prognostics - Presence of serum anti-p53 antibodies prognosticated breast cancer in Chinese patients
Prognostics - Treatment failure in advanced-stage cervical cancer patients predicted by risk stratification
Proteomics - Reference map of human ovary may serve as important clinical tool
Radiotherapy - Intraoperative radiotherapy with electrons treated breast cancer with promising results
Radiotherapy - Radiation induced lung reactions during breast cancer therapy
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Enrollment complete in Savvy phase III HIV prevention trials
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Study finds doctors need to better educate pregnant women about the importance of exercise
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Subfertility noted in children and young people treated for solid and hematological malignancies
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Time of day affects uterine artery and ovarian stromal blood flow after pituitary downregulation
Sexual & Reproductive Health - U.S. FDA issues new guidance on testosterone therapies for female sexual dysfunction
Surgery - Routine use of axillary dissection not recommended for ITC-positive sentinel node metastases
Surgery - Staged sentinel lymph node biopsy aided surgical planning for breast cancer
Surgical Technology - Anterior vaginal wall surgery safe and effective in elderly patients
Surgical Technology - Loupe-assisted technique more efficient and cost-effective than microsurgery
Surgical Technology - Monarc-based surgery produces optimal results
Tamoxifen - Overall survival not improved with letrozole after tomoxifen
Thyroid Cancer - Prognosis of thyroid cancer is not impacted by pregnancy
Virology - Cytokine response after vaginal SIV infection strongest in genital tract mucosal tissues
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