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Women's Health Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . February 16th, 2006
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Women's Health Weekly | Other Publications

Breast Cancer - Identification of all sentinel nodes may reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence

Gynecological Cancer - Nedaplatin exhibited strong antitumor activity in gynecological carcinomas

Human Papillomavirus - Human papillomavirus in adolescents could lead to genital abnormalities

Obesity - Smoking during early pregnancy increases risk of obesity in young children

Venous Thromboembolism - Longer endogenous estrogen exposure increases risk of venous thromboembolism

Addiction Medicine - Cash for sterilization program for drug and alcohol addicts increases paid incentives to $300

Adverse Drug Reaction - CYP17 polymorphism may influence tamoxifen-induced hepatic steatosis

Awards - Komen Tulsa affiliate awards $340,000 to local organizations to aid breast cancer fight

Barrett Esophagus - Progression to high-grade dysplasia in women with Barrett esophagus is similar to men

Bioethics - Human embryo cloning prohibited in Hong Kong

Bone Loss - Impact exercise may lower incidence of fall-related fractures in elderly women

Bone Metastases - (18)FDG-PET should complement bone scintigraphy for detecting bone metastases

Bone Mineral Density - New research in the area of bone mineral density detailed

Breast Cancer - Adiponectin expression induced apoptosis in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells

Breast Cancer - Adjuvant breast cancer therapy needs to move away from one-fits-all mentality

Breast Cancer - Androgen receptor activity reduces cancer risk in African-American women

Breast Cancer - Calcium signaling in cancer and vitamin D examined

Breast Cancer - Clinical trial tests delivery of chemotherapy directly to breast ducts

Breast Cancer - Combined gene therapy effect revealed in syngeneic murine breast cancer models

Breast Cancer - Declines in mortality from breast cancer represent progress in disease control

Breast Cancer - Dependable social relationships predicted survival in breast carcinoma patients

Breast Cancer - High-dose chemotherapy improved survival in breast cancer patients

Breast Cancer - Mapping for sentinel lymph node biopsy is enhanced with combined diagnostic modalities

Breast Cancer - Multicenter phase II study of MKC-1 initiated in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - New breast magnetic resonance imaging technique endorsed

Breast Cancer - Positron emission tomography for breast cancer deemed cost-effective in Canada

Breast Cancer - Prognostic factors in breast cancer change over time

Breast Cancer - Recent studies add new data to breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - Reports add new data to breast cancer research

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

Breast Cancer - Role of autoimmunity in breast cancer has broad implications in therapy target discovery

Breast Cancer - Solid-state gamma camera used to depict sentinel lymph nodes in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Spanish-preferring Latinas experienced delays in care for breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Spleen tyrosine kinase mediated breast tumor suppression

Breast Cancer - Study examines participation in online support groups for breast cancer patients

Breast Cancer - Survival after diagnosis of breast cancer varied in Switzerland

Breast Cancer - Ultrasonography detected infraclavicular lymph node metastases in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Unsatisfactory coping and defending mechanisms linked to risk of breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Vaginal estrogen may pose risks to patients taking new breast cancer drugs

Breast Cancer Prevention - Physician education would enhance recruitment of Asian-American women into cancer research

Breast Cancer Prevention - Review examines therapeutic value of selective estrogen receptor modulators in breast cancer

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Breast cancer risk for Hispanic women increases with length of residency in U.S.

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Dietary calcium/dairy consumption have slight inverse association with breast cancer risk

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Dietary factors may influence mammographic density and breast cancer risk

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Some foods in traditional southern diet may reduce risk of invasive breast cancer

Breast Cancer Screening - Breast cancer survival is linked more to early diagnosis than to differential treatment

Breast Cancer Survival - Extended benefit for women after 5 years of tamoxifen therapy is observed with letrozole

Breast Cancer Survival - Regional differences in breast cancer survival are explained by low diagnostic activity

Breast Cancer Therapy - Report advocates use of epirubicin for adjuvant breast cancer chemotherapy

Breast Cancer Therapy - Risk of recurrence is reduced in women treated with letrozole for breast cancer

Breast Cancer Therapy - Studies add new findings to breast cancer therapy body of knowledge

Breast Disease - Body fat at young age may reduce incidence of breast disease in premenopausal women

Breast Feeding - Women need strong support systems to continue breast-feeding

Business Update - Circulating tumor cells are predictive of outcome for breast cancer patients

Cancer Cell Biology - icb-1 gene expression is inducible in breast and ovarian cancer cells

Cancer Diagnostics - Tumor markers and (18)FDG-PET could detect tumor recurrences

Cancer Incidence - Extra X chromosome does not appear to increase cancer incidence, mortality in women

Cancer Prevention - Lipid peroxidation was examined as possible chemoprotective mechanism for breast cancer

Cancer Research - Pennsylvania may opt to give tax refund to breast, cervical cancer research

Cancer Risk Factors - BRCA1 deficiency is linked to aberrant estrogen biosynthesis associated with cancer risk

Cancer Risk Factors - Inconclusive BRCA1/2 testing results create anxiety in women about cancer risk

Cancer Survivors - Psychosocial problems faced by adult cancer survivors analyzed

Cancer Therapy - Antiproliferative and apoptosis-inducing activity of Brucea javanica shown

Cancer Therapy - Cancer treatment system non-invasively focuses heat on drug-injected region

Cancer Therapy - Long-term side effects of adjuvant chemotherapy reviewed

Cardiology - Fetuses with hydrops bear increased cardiac vascular endothelial growth factor

Cardiovascular Disease - Beneficial effect of soy isoflavones appears restricted to C-reactive protein levels

Cardiovascular Disease - Moderate alcohol consumption is related to lower arterial stiffness in women.

Cardiovascular Disease - Soluble intracellular adhesion molecule-1 is marker of increased heart disease mortality

Celiac Disease - HLA genotyping may exclude celiac disease in groups with unbiased distribution of HLA alleles

Cervical Cancer - HPV typing from paraffin-embedded sections of cervical cancers deemed feasible

Cervical Cancer - Increased GRP94 expression in cervical cancer cells is linked to decreased X-ray sensitivity

Cervical Cancer - Life sciences company inks MOU through U.S. State Department's Bio-Industry Initiative

Cervical Cancer - New data illuminates research in cervical cancer

Cervical Cancer Screening - Human papillomavirus-DNA testing may be useful to triage patients for colposcopy

Cervical Cancer Screening - Rate of cervical cancer among Zimbabwe women highlights value of screening programs

Cervical Cancer Vaccine - Study examined pediatricians' intention to administer HPV vaccine

Cervical Cancer Vaccine - Transcutaneous immunization protects against HPV-induced tumors

Collaborations - Deal signed with Kodak for mammography products

Colon Cancer - Estrogen receptor-beta gene in women is associated with increased colorectal cancer risk

Contraception - Research shows birth control pills, patches don't lead to major weight gain

Contraceptive Vaccine - Recombinant sperm protein shows promise for contraceptive vaccine

DNA Research - Radiation sensitivity of fresh peripheral blood cells related to cancer status

Developmental Biology - Bone morphogenetic protein-15 functions in oocyte maturation

Diabetes Pathogenesis - Reports advance knowledge in diabetes pathogenesis research

Diagnostics - Angiogenic protein in nipple fluid detects breast cancer risk in women

Diagnostics - Extra-axillary sentinel node biopsy may help doctors manage early breast cancer

Diagnostics - Interfacial properties of tissues may lead to biophysical marker of cervical cancer

Diagnostics - Renal concentrating capacity not reliable for diagnosis of infection site

Diet & Nutrition - Data advance knowledge in diet & nutrition research

Diet & Nutrition - Postnatal omega-3 diet can prevent programmed hyperleptinemia and hypertension

Down Syndrome - Formiminoglutamate levels found to be lower in pregnancies with Down syndrome

Drug Development - Tostrex E.U. license and distribution agreement renegotiated with ProStrakan Group

Drug Development - U.S. FDA clarifies status of Yaz PMDD application for premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Ductal Carcinoma In Situ - Biological variables and prognosis of ductal carcinoma in situ discussed

Embryogenesis - Failed fertilized oocytes are not effective recipients for somatic cell nuclear transfer

Endocrinology - Blocking estrogen biosynthesis with aromatase inhibitor increases predicted adult height in boys

Endometrial Cancer - Estrogen exposure combined with inflammation may foster development of endometrial cancer

Endometrial Cancer - No chemoprotective effect for endometrial cancer was observed with regular aspirin use

Endometrial Cancer - Supplemental radiation therapy beneficial for stage I endometrial cancer

Endometriosis - Women hospitalized for endometriosis surgery have increased risk for future surgeries

Endometritis - Endometritis should be explored in women undergoing hysteroscopy for uterine bleeding

Enzymology - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of enzymology

Facilities - Eternal Technologies Group subsidiary to open breast examination clinic in Shenzhen, China

Finance - NCI SPORE grant will fund basic and translational breast cancer research

Fitness & Wellness - Altered vasodilatory response may produce gender-specific postexercise skin blood flow

Fitness & Wellness - Dietary changes and physical activity may improve the outcomes of breast cancer patients

Fitness & Wellness - Physical activity levels improve for low-income women provided with regular motivation

Fitness & Wellness - Study reveals that today's girls value emotional well-being as much as diet

Gene Therapy - Leptin receptor installation improves energy balance and reproductive status of obese females

Genetics & Genomics - Genetic testing for infertility available via the Internet

Healthcare Costs - Interventions targeting doctors have greater impact on shortening TB treatment delay

Hepatitis C Virus - T-cell responses against immunodominant HCV epitopes aid viral clearance

Hodgkin Disease - Creation of a breast health program for female survivors of Hodgkin disease advocated

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Fitness counteracts cognitive decline in women on HRT

Hormones - Both ER alpha and beta appear to be involved in sexual differentiation of the AVPV in mice

Human Papillomavirus - Study examined value of combined Pap and HPV testing in screening for cervical abnormalities

Hypercholesterolemia - Study shows no significant effect on Triglide single dose with addition of Lipitor or Zocor

Incontinence - Racial/ethnic differences are evident in prevalence of urinary incontinence in women

Incontinence - Trial compares two surgical procedures to treat urinary stress incontinence

Medical Devices - NeoMatrix selects medical device developer to manufacture breast cancer screening system

Medicare - Medicare contractor establishes reimbursement coverage policy for Oncotype DX breast cancer test

Mergers & Acquisitions - Biosil Limited and Nagor Limited schedule closing of medical products company acquisition

Obesity - Positive correlation is seen in several indicators for persistently thin women

Obesity - Whole-body fat oxidation from meals is increased by chronic high dairy calcium

Obesity Pathogenesis - Breastfeeding appears to have no effect on mean BMI throughout a child's life

Obstetrics - Anxious fathers make cesarean delivery procedure more painful for mothers

Obstetrics - Findings describe new data in obstetrics research

Obstetrics - Health problems are common in Turkish women discharged early after delivery

Obstetrics - Lymphokine-activated killer cells may trigger preeclampsia by altering neovascularization

Obstetrics - Many pregnancy-related deaths can be prevented

Oncology - Recent findings in oncology provide new insights

Ophthalmology - Thyroxine supplementation harms retinal vessel growth in neonatal rats

Ophthalmology - Tumor necrosis factor receptor deficiency changes the retinal neovascular environment

Oral Cancer Vaccine - DNA vaccine is effective against oral papillomavirus-linked oral cancer

Osteoporosis - Combination technologies may be more cost-effective for diagnosing osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Cross-calibration method for bone densitometers enables multicenter genetic studies

Osteoporosis - Physical activity may mediate linkage between osteoporosis risk and bone mineral density

Osteoporosis - Raloxifene does not reduce back pain in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Raloxifene reduces risk of new clinical vertebral fractures at 3 and 6 months

Osteoporosis - Researchers' work adds to osteoporosis body of knowledge

Osteoporosis - Rib fractures are important indicators of bone fragility and limb fracture risk in women

Osteoporosis - Studies add new findings to osteoporosis body of knowledge

Osteoporosis - Studies advance knowledge in osteoporosis research

Osteoporosis - U.S. approves quarterly IV injection for postmenopausal osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - Women cite ease of compliance as reason for preferring once-monthly ibandronate therapy

Ovarian Cancer - Aggressive surgery benefited optimally debulked patients with ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - NH2-terminally truncated p73 isoforms predicted poor prognosis in ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - Ovarian tumor xenografts are imaged and treated using sodium iodide symporter-mediated radioiodide

Ovarian Cancer - Tumor protein D52 is overexpressed in ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - Underlying mechanism connecting endometriosis and ovarian cancer needs defining

Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors - Endometriotic lesions are related to subsequent risk of ovarian cancers

Patents - Pharma company receives patent covering Provecta in conjunction with ultrasound imaging

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Most pelvic inflammatory disease is diagnosed in ambulatory settings

Philanthropy - Online grocery delivery company customers donate $12,000 to Hope Chest for Breast Cancer

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Pregnancy/live birth rate is unaffected for women with PCOS undergoing in vitro fertilization

Preeclampsia - ADAM-12 is identified as possible early biomarker for preeclampsia

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Caffeine reduces the polyspermic fertilization rate

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Education programs for women using hormonal contraception should also stress condom use

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Programs targeting reducing exposure risk/multiple partners are needed for adolescents girls

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Vaginal swabs are specimens of choice when screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea

Surgical Technology - Studies describe new findings in surgical technology research

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Drugmaker updates options for its investigational lupus drug after U.S. FDA meeting

Urinary Incontinence - Pelvic floor muscle training helps reduce urinary incontinence in women

Wound Healing - Hormones influence skin healing

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