Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 24th, 2003
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Menopause - Researchers discover a mechanism by which cells monitor estrogen
Osteoporosis - Leading calcium supplements found equally absorbable
Breast Cancer - NCI study estimates more than 2 million women could benefit from tamoxifen
Menopause - New research tool allows perimenopausal women to assess ovulation status
Osteoporosis - Gene mutations affecting bone mineral density can be traced across ethnicities
Women's Health - Obesity increases chemosensitivity in women but not men
Acquisition - Acquisition of women's healthcare products portfolio completed
Breast Cancer - Israeli team uncovers protein responsible for metastases
Breast Cancer - iCAD introduces software for use with full field digital mammography systems
Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Marin rates exaggerated by faulty data
Breast Reconstruction - Researchers present their experience with aesthetic breast reconstruction
Cancer Risk - At-home urine test to evaluate risk for breast cancer
Cervical Cancer - FDA approves expanded use of HPV test
Environmental Toxins - Blood mercury levels low in most women of childbearing age and children
Gynecology - Vascular endothelial growth factor-D is a biomarker for ovarian cancer
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Buffers do not affect efficacy of monocaprin-based virucidal gels
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Vaginally applied anti-gp120 monoclonal antibody effective in animals
HIV/AIDS Transmission - Viral subtype does not affect risk
Heart Disease Mortality - Noninvasive imaging test shows that women have same mortality risk as men
Infectious Disease - Azithromycin effective against acute pelvic inflammatory disease
Mood Disorders - Anxiety an under-recognized component of mood disorders in women
Neurodegeneration - Gender is reflected in nursing home placement for Alzheimer disease
Obstetrics - Folic acid-iron supplements reduce risk of low birth weight
Obstetrics - Thrombomodulin-protein C is vital for maintaining pregnancy
Oncology - Intense vessel growth is a hallmark of inflammatory breast cancer
Osteoporosis - Anti-osteoporosis drugs will benefit from decreases in HRT prescribing
Ovarian Cancer - Cyst fluid biomarkers can reveal important information about ovarian tumors
Ovarian Cancer - Phase III registration trial of TLK286 begins
Pregnancy - Complete breast milk storage, feeding system helps mothers nurse longer
Pregnancy - Women often unaware of over-the-counter medication dangers during pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - Diabetic retinopathy progresses with the rise of insulin-like growth factor
Sexual Dysfunction - Extension granted for FDA review of Tostrex
Uterine Fibroids - Successful pregnancies possible with minimally invasive radiology treatment
Weight Loss - Hormone replacement therapy prevents weight loss-related bone loss
Weight Loss - Keeping weight off works best with help from a professional
Women's Health - Estradiol affects GH/IGF-1 axis uniquely in weight-stable amenorrheic athletes
Women's Health - HHS issues plan to reduce impact of diabetes on women
Women's Health - Patent filed for second generation female condom
Women's Health - Survey indicates need for better patient understanding of migraine treatment
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