Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 9th, 2002
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Breast Cancer - Team investigating test for marker that may predict aggressive metastases
Uterine Fibroids - Extensively studied embolization equivalent to standard treatments
Genetics - Difference in P450 gene seen in lean women
Obstetrics - Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can increase breast cancer risk
Postpartum Depression - Fatty acid could improve mothers' mental health, babies' development
Teratogens - Infants exposed to cocaine prenatally have significant cognitive deficits
Breast Cancer - Arimidex submitted for early breast cancer license extension in Europe
Breast Cancer - Medicare allowing more biopsy options
COX 2-specific Inhibitor - Bextra now widely available to treat arthritis and menstrual pain
Cervical Cancer - Link to uncircumcised males found
Dermatology - New laser procedure targets stretch marks
Imaging - Ultrasound senses 'feel' of breast lesions
Infant Mortality - Amerigroup Foundation awards Caribbean women's health association $10K
Minority Health - Study: Glaucoma the leading cause of blindness among a sample of U.S. Hispanics
Neonatology - FDA warns about infection associated with powdered formula
Oral Contraception - FDA okays generic Mircette; company to launch it under Kariva trademark
Osteoporosis - Companies agree to develop oral parathyroid hormone
Teratogens - Epilepsy drugs in pregnancy can triple risk of major malformation or developmental delay in children
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