Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 29th, 2002
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Obstetrics - Prenatal zinc supplementation could impair childhood mental development
Uterine Fibroids - Scientists one step closer to cause
Assisted Reproduction - Patients undergoing fertility treatments should be tested for hepatitis C virus
Breast Cancer - New gene may be breast-specific cancer marker
Cramps - Report finds newer not necessarily better for treating dysmenorrhea
Menopause - HRT may prevent endometrial cancer
Arthritis Pain - Valdecoxib receives positive opinion from E.U. board
Autoimmune Disease - Symptomatic illness marks worse prognosis for autoimmune hepatitis patients
Breast Cancer - Computer predicts outcomes of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Enzyme produced by breast tumor cells an indicator for angiogenic induction
Breast Cancer - Laser-based spectometry screening tool may provide early and efficient detection
Breast Cancer Risk - New test determines risk factor for breast cancer, announces NuBasix
Contraception - FDA mulls nonsurgical sterilization
Contraceptives - NuvaRing vaginal birth control ring now available in U.S.
Eating Disorders - Some sports linked to unhealthy eating behaviors in girls
Endometrial Cancer - Delay to treatment should be considered confounding factor when assessing outcomes
Fertility Medicine - Researchers remove mice ovaries, culture eggs to maturity
Fertility Medicine - Serono and AstraZeneca sign agreement to develop new fertility therapy
Hemorrhoids - Novavax announces copromotion agreement with Ferndale Laboratories
Menopause - AAMA physicians using acupuncture to control menopausal symptoms
Menopause - Red clover may be an alternative to hormone replacement therapy
Neonatal Tetanus - New effort attempts to reach women with tetanus vaccine
Nutrition - Five reasons to add omega-3
Obstetrics - Scientific advisers urge FDA to caution pregnant women to eat tuna in moderation
Sociology - Women whose parents stayed married more likely to stay married themselves
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