Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 25th, 2002
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Gynecology - Unnecessary hysterectomy more likely for less affluent women
Menopause - National study halted since health risks exceed benefits in postmenopausal women on estrogen
AIDS and HIV Therapy - Isotretinoin has little impact on cervical cancer risk
Contraception - Few women regret sterilization procedures
Ovarian Cancer - Multiple dose gene therapy yields best results in recurrent ovarian cancer
Bone Health - Estrogen increases jawbone density in postmenopausal women
Breast Cancer - Alternative hormone treatment shows early promise
Breast Cancer - Arimidex potential in treating postmenopausal women with early breast cancer
Breast Cancer - New imaging technology promises better detection in early stages
Breast Cancer Therapy - Study reports on endometrial changes comparing Tamoxifen with Arimidex (anastrazole) in postmenopausal women
Digestive Health - Study: Tegaserod is safe and well tolerated in treating functional dyspepsia
Domestic Violence - Intimate partner violence associated with increased health problems
Endometrial Cancer - Gene marker may identify risk for recurrence
Genetic Testing - New studies support BRCAAnalysis for breast and ovarian cancer
Heart Disease - Statin drugs lower risk in postmenopausal women
Home Pregnancy Tests - Survey: Nearly 80% of ob/gyns concerned about accuracy of early pregnancy testing
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Study confirms the benefits of lower-dose HRT in preventing osteoporosis
Nutrition - Higher fiber intake linked to later periods, scientists say
Osteoporosis - Potassium-rich foods can help offset high-salt diet contribution to osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - Yale researchers find potential target for treatment and prevention
Reproductive Medicine - Pheromone signs distribution agreement for fertility monitor
Social Influences - Ethnicity does not influence body size preference or tolerance
Tuberculosis - New drugs sought for top killer of young women worldwide
Vaginal Atrophy - Cenestin 0.3 mg tablets approved
Women's Health - Imaging Diagnostic places CTLM System in Harrington Cancer Center in Amarillo, Texas
Women's Health - Wilex and Aventis sponsor a phase III clinical trial for high-risk breast cancer patients
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