Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 21st, 2002
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Cervical Cancer - Surgical blood transfusions do not affect relapse, survival risk
Breast Cancer - Growth factor an indicator for poor outcomes in invasive breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Resarchers describe novel techniques for predicting risk
Fibroids - Uterine artery embolization: More data needed
Menopause - Researchers evaluate ERT in women with history of breast cancer
Obstetrics - Caesarean delivery of twins may prevent deaths
Obstetrics - Nighttime is the right time to prevent preterm labor with aspirin
Breast Cancer - DBC2 gene missing or inactive in 60% of breast cancers examined
Breast Cancer - Data-sharing system may make research more effective
Breast Cancer - Doctors should consider emotional well-being in patients who make treatment choices
Breast Cancer - FDA accepts fourth module for angiogenesis-based imaging system
Breast Cancer - MIT heat treatment begins final clinical trials
Breast Cancer - Molecular targets: Breaking the chain of causation
Breast Cancer - Natural compounds from plants and animals may prove useful against tumors
Breast Cancer - Study finds young women's knowledge, health practices lacking
Breast Cancer - Taxol-based chemotherapy increases survival by 31% in women with metastatic disease
Breast Cancer - Treating precancerous breast cells may prevent onset of cancer
Cancer Vaccines - Clinical trials for melanoma and ovarian cancer receive go-ahead
Cervical Cancer - Human papillomavirus testing results predict cancer risk
Cervical Cancer - Visual inspection: A low-tech tool for reducing cervical cancer rates
Contraception - FDA approves two oral generic formulations
Dermatology - Stretch mark reducer used as antiwrinkle, antiaging facial treatment
Domestic Violence - Shelters in California receive Blue Shield of California Foundation grant
Nutrition - Diet rich in soy protein lowers estrogens associated with breast cancer
Osteoporosis - Active seniors keep their bones strong
Osteoporosis - First fracture may be warning sign to big trouble later in life
Osteoporosis - Mild aerobic exercise no protection
Reproductive Medicine - FDA approves fertility monitor
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Ob-Gyns more likely than other physicians to screen women
Stroke - Antibody may be risk factor for stroke in young women
Stroke - Women's stroke symptoms differ from men's, often aren't 'traditional' signs
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Euglycemic lupus patients have increased risk for coronary heart disease
Women's Health - Body mass index cut-off value for obesity too high for women past menopause, say researchers
Women's Health - Diabetes adversely affects hemodynamics of the clitoris
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