Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 6th, 2003
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Assisted Reproductive Technology - More regulation, long-term studies needed, says magazine
Heart Disease - Caregiving raises risk in women
Breast Cancer - Structure of key receptor determined
Incontinence - Pelvic exercises reduce likelihood during and after pregnancy
Neonatal Medicine - Neighborhood variables a rationale for birth weight differences in urban babies
Adolescent Health - Different aspects of physical activity differ between male and female youth
Breast Cancer - Degradation of ER-alpha by TGF-beta 1 could control tumor growth
Breast Cancer - Immunohistochemical distinction of invasive from noninvasive breast lesions
Breast Cancer - Mutation in BRCA2 compromises the interaction with replication protein A
Breast Cancer - Protein is overexpressed in endothelial cells of mouse breast tumor vessels
Breast Cancer - Relief for radiation therapy sought on the grapevine
Breast Cancer Therapy - Foreign DNA prevents mammary adenocarcinoma in transgenic mice
Bulimia - Family dynamics play role in etiology of bulimic behavior
Cancer Chemotherapy - FDA grants Fast Track designation for investigational oral mucositis drug
Cardiovascular Health - Gender and hormonal status modulate the effects of psyllium in humans
Cervical Cancer - Papillomavirus' E6 and E7 proteins differentially protect from cell apoptosis
Cervical Carcinoma - Growth arrest of HPV-positive cells is independent of E6/E7 oncogene expression
Cervical Neoplasia - Bethesda and other grading terminology should remain in the interim
Contraception - Phase II clinical data reported for 7-day patch
Dermatology - Clinical study tests Botox's effectiveness in reducing chin wrinkles
Eating Disorder - Parents' and daughters' perceptions of body esteem may not correlate
Emergency Contraception - Knowledge of pregnancy prevention alternatives lacking among Danish women
Endometrial Adenocarcinoma - Estrogen can stimulate an ERE-driven gene to promote DNA synthesis
Estrogen - Hormone replacement maintains vaginal integrity after ovarian removal
Exercise - Initial center-based program promotes long-term adherence to fitness training
Intrauterine Infection - TNF-alpha is potential target for treatment intervention
Obstetrics - Hormone therapy could help prevent preterm births
Obstetrics - Low amniotic fluid no risk to normal birth
Obstetrics - Serum profile of isosorbide mononitrate after vaginal administration in the third trimester
Obstetrics - Stress during pregnancy can affect fetal heart rate
Osteoporosis - Actonel significantly reduces fractures in high-risk women
Osteoporosis - Preos maker provides clinical update
Osteoporosis - Strontium ranelate prevents early postmenopausal bone loss
Osteoporosis - Study: Weight-bearing activities in teens promote healthy bone mass
Ovarian Cancer - Chromosome analysis detects cell lines ideal for studying gene transfer
Ovarian Cancer - Risk of malignancy low in small, ovarian cystic tumors, study shows
Ovarian Endometrioid Cancer - Expression of p53 and c-erbB-2 differs in two types of cancer
Ovarian Epithelial Cells - ATP activates the mitogen-activated protein kinase in neoplasia
Papillomavirus - Viral load could be used as a marker for risk of cervical cancer
Pregnancy - E-cadherin and beta-catenin expression are downregulated in trophoblast
Pregnancy - Oxidative stress is suspected, due to differences in placental blood flow
Pregnancy - Property of pregnant uterus may be of importance in preventing fetal rejection
Prenatal Medicine - Risk factors for bacterial vaginosis in early pregnancy outlined in new study
Preterm Labor - Increased risk may be linked to presence of common bacterium in amniotic fluid
Recurrent Abortion - Heparin and aspirin are the simplest, most effective treatments
Sexually Transmitted Disease - Genetic typing of Chlamydia trachomatis affirms data collection
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - IND application filed for chlamydia vaccine
Surgery Outcomes - Gender, ethnic differences in anxiety may affect intervention and recovery
Urinary Tract Infection - Molecular studies of Escherichia coli based infections are needed
Uterine Fibroids - RU-486 found useful in shrinking fibroids
Uterine Function - Expression and functional activity of NHE isoforms in endometrial epithelium
Vaginal Microbics - Nonculture-based techniques useful for studying vaginal microbiota
Women's Health - Estrogen receptors interact with the Fas ligand promoter in human monocytes
Women's Health Diabetes - Researchers review obesity, diabetes, and coronary risk in women
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