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Women's Health Law Weekly

Susan Hasty, Publisher

Table of Contents . . . July 10th, 2005

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European Society for Human Genetics - Geneticists oppose singling out Jewish women in European patent

Guys Hospital, London -  Mycobacterium simiae cause of peritoneal dialysis peritonitis in HIV patient

Institute of Oncology, Ljubljana - Axillary recurrence rate in breast cancer patients estimated

Natl Inst Advanced Ind Sci & Tech, Hyogo - ABCG2 transporter functionally expressed in neural stem/progenitor cells

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - 2005 Komen breast cancer Race For The Cure draws thousands to National Mall

Aarhus University -  Chlamydia pneumoniae Cpn0796 examined, nature of secretion defined

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - Recent findings illuminate research in breast cancer

Allgemeines Krankenhaus Altona - Radiofrequency ablation with osteoplasty can resolve pain

American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. - Medical device firm to acquire Ovion

Ascend Therapeutics - Study of 4-hydroxytamoxifen gel published in Journal of Clinical Oncology

AVI BioPharma, Inc. - Positive results reported with Neugene antisense drugs

Birmingham Women's Hospital - TVS doesn't aid diagnosis of endometrial pathology in women taking tamoxifen

Bridgeport Hospital - Researchers' findings advance breast cancer research

Brigham & Women's Hospital - Conditions predisposing to anti-MUC1 antibodies protect against ovarian cancer

California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom - Hundreds of activists rally for reproductive freedom

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Tumor cells take up tailor-made self-assembled polyelectrolyte shells

Cedara Software Corp. - Cedara B-CAD receives U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance

Clear Passage Therapies - Wurn Technique infertility treatment now available in Midwest U.S.

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Effects of magnetic-activated cell sorting on sperm motility evaluated

Columbia University, New York - Binge eating downregulates plasma ghrelin

Columbia University, New York - New research in the area of polycystic ovary syndrome detailed

Columbia University, New York - Recent findings in cancer screening provide new insights

Cook Univ. of N. Queensland, Townsville - Posterior colporrhaphy with mesh is effective short-term treatment

Cornell University - Studies advance knowledge in obstetrics research

Cytyc Corp. - Company announces first ThinPrep Imaging System placement in Asia

Dartmouth Medical School - Well-child visits can uncover maternal depression

Eli Lilly & Co. - Researchers' work adds to osteoporosis body of knowledge

FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA - Company submits PMA for CR mammography

Fukuoka University - Researchers describe findings in breast cancer studies

Georgetown University, Washington, DC - Side effects reduce low-income Latinas' inclination to join clinical trials

Hadassah Hebrew University, Jerusalem - Researchers describe findings in obstetrics studies

Harvard University - Basal epithelial phenotype is more frequent in interval breast cancers

Hopital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris - Potential clinical uses of human prolactin receptor antagonists studied

iCAD, Inc. - CAD detection systems provider partners for resale of fee-for-procedure product

INSERM U488, Le Kremlin Bicetre - Progesterone-binding protein studied, expression and up-regulation clarified

INSERM UMR599, Marseille - Findings describe new data in breast cancer research

Institute for Regenerative Medicine - Small study shows advanced heart failure patients improve with stem cell therapy

Institute of Psychiatry, London - Studies add new findings to obstetrics body of knowledge

Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Introgen's INGN 241 activates tumor selective cell death pathways

Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Introgen's INGN 241 effective against multiple cancers in preclinical studies

Johns Hopkins University - Home test kits highly effective against STD

Juntendo University - Leptin regulation in children with anorexia nervosa investigated

Kanazawa University, Ishikawa - Ephrin-A1 causes poor outcomes in alpha-fetoprotein-producing liver cancer

Kanazawa University, Ishikawa - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of enzymology

Le Dantec University, Dakar - Direct volumetric measurements correlate with flow cytometry for CD4 measurement

Leiden University - Insulin-like growth factor deficiency retards intrauterine and postnatal growth

Liaquat Univ. of Medicine & Health Science, Sindh - Birth-attendant training improves perinatal and maternal health in Pakistan

Lilly Corp. Center - Cost-effectiveness of prophylactic LMW heparin in pregnant women assessed

Loyola University, Maywood - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of hypertension

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Research add new data to gene silencing body of knowledge

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston - D2-40 and podoplanin specific/sensitive markers of malignant mesothelioma

MacroPore Biosurg Inc. - Bone induction by AdBMP-2/collagen implants shows promise

Mario Negri Institute, Bergamo - Circulating VEGF correlates with ovarian cancer progression in study models

Masimo - Research focuses on treatment of subclinical perinatal infections

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston - Human milk may represent a rich source of novel classes of therapeutic agents

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston - Lipodystrophy-related symptoms impair quality of life in HIV-infected patients

McMaster University, Hamilton - Depression associated with diminished quality-of-life among HIV-infected persons

Medical University of Berlin - Deregulated genes are not breast cancer factors in WAP-SVT/t transgenic animals

Medical University of Vienna - Missing receptor molecule causes tumor growth

Merck & Co. Inc. - Cell proliferation signature linked to extremely poor outcome in breast cancer

Merz Inc. - BOTOX approved for hyperhydrosis treatment in Germany

Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta - CRP can influence gene expressions in vascular endothelium

Mukogawa Women's University - Mother's body mass index associated with son's waist circumference

Myriad Genetics Laboratories Inc. - Reports advance knowledge in breast cancer research

Nanjing University - 3-D cervical pedicle locator guides pedical screw insertion

Nascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces dry eye syndrome clinical trial fully enrolled

National Detection Clinics Ltd. - Breast cancer detection clinic enters alliance with pharma company

National University of Singapore - Polybrominated diphenyl ethers determined in maternal adipose tissue

New York University - Androgen receptor associated protein examined, prostate expression defined

Northwestern University, Evanston - Health status using item response theory evaluated

Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of oncology

NuVasive, Inc. - Medical device company acquires assets for cervical plate technology

NV Organon, Oss - NuvaRing active ingredients don't interact with antibiotics

Obstetrics - Midwives to lobby U.S. Congress for Medicare reimbursement equity

Ohio State University - Arm swelling common among young patients

Ohio State University - Researchers' work adds to breast cancer body of knowledge

Oulu University - Initial low response predicts poor outcome in IVF/ICSI

PerkinElmer Inc. - Licensing agreement signed for new maternal health marker

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association - Supermodel to serve as national spokesperson for RESOLVE

Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital - Positions for combined spinal-epidural anesthesia for C-section compared

Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, London - Laser treatment reduces severity of facial hirsutism, improves QOL

Spanish Council for Scientific Research, Madrid - Sodium-rich carbonated mineral water doesn't affect women's bone health

St. Josephs Reg Medical Center, Paterson - Stevens-Johnson syndrome may be induced by HIV pregnant women taking antibiotics

Sungkyunkwan University - Pap smear useful in cytomorphological tumor analysis

The Endocrine Society - New treatments to enhance quality of life for women presented at conference

The Endocrine Society - Researchers present findings on men's health issues at conference

Trudeau Institute, Saranac Lake - Prophylactic vaccination must target virus at the site of infection

U.S. National Cancer Institute - New research in the area of cancer vaccines detailed

U.S. National Cancer Institute - Plasmacytoid DC may have an immunogenic effect in setting of VLP vaccination

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Study examined plasma IL-6 levels of patients with major depressive disorder

Univ. of Newcastle Upon Tyne - Cancer drug could aid premature labor

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona - Tetanus toxin found to have therapeutic properties

University College London - Studies add new findings to neuroscience body of knowledge

University Hospital Dr. Peset, Valencia - Diagnosis, management, prognosis of vaginal mesh erosion addressed

University of Adelaide - Treating pregnancy-related diabetes is a win-win for mom and baby

University of Antwerp - Women's normal urinary flow pattern doesn't exclude voiding pathology

University of British Columbia - Researchers' work adds to chlamydia vaccines body of knowledge

University of California, San Francisco - Combination antiretroviral therapy reduces T cell activation in CSF and blood

University of Chile - Neocortical and visuo-spatial activities studied, effect of malnutrition shown

University of Florida - Heart rate changes tied to depression in women

University of Groningen Hospital - Researchers' findings advance ovarian cancer research

University of Illinois - Dietary soy protein, isoflavones don't affect bone, may adversely effect uterus

University of Iowa - Social support linked to prognostic marker for ovarian cancer

University of Iowa - Species associated with recurrent episodes tend to be less azole susceptible

University of Kansas - Dexamethasone use in early pregnancy poses IUGR risk

University of Kansas - New diagnostic system could become international standard

University of Manchester - Aromatase inhibitors compared to antiestrogens

University of Massachusetts, Amherst - Diets rich in calcium and vitamin D may decrease risk of PMS

University of Nebraska - Clinical trial to evaluate vaccine made from patient's dendritic cells

University of North Carolina - Neural tube defects examined, peptide-mediated protection revealed

University of Paris - Once- and twice-weekly matricial estradiol transdermal systems compared

University of Pavia - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of hematology

University of Perugia - Urologists recommend vaginal wall sling for SUI patients with ISD

University of Pittsburgh - Coadministration of mifepristone, misoprostol is safe up to 49 days gestation

University of Pittsburgh - Reports advance knowledge in hormone replacement therapy research

University of Rochester - Acustimulation wrist bands don't relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea

University of Rochester - Obese patients may be undertreated

University of Southern California - Lowering resistance to insulin may delay or prevent onset of diabetes

University of Southern Denmark, Odense - Study finds alendronate comparably cost effective to other therapies

University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Heat-shock protein 70 regimen can prime protective immune responses in neonates

University of Texas, Galveston - Variables affected accuracy and false-negative rate of sentinel node biopsy

University of Turin, Orbassano - DNA vaccination/BAT combo protects against incipient carcinomas

University of Wisconsin, Madison - Ability to mass produce HPV may lead to gains against cervical cancer

University of Wurzburg - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cardiology

University of Zagreb - Prognostic significance of clinicopathologic parameters determined

Valencia Institute of Infertility Foundation - Researchers' findings advance assisted reproduction research

Washington University - Fluoroscopically-guided extraforaminal block relatively safe

Wayne State University, Detroit - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of imaging

Wesleyan University, MIddletown - Neuronal apoptosis examined, oxidative damage and defective DNA repair revealed

World Health Organization - Grant may help accelerate HPV vaccine development

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