Women's Health Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 15th, 2003
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Cancer Risk Factors - New study set to help women at high risk of breast or ovarian cancer
Diarrhea - Training mothers in developing countries to breastfeed for 6 months has health benefits
Breast Cancer - Scientists identify molecular link between estrogen receptors and metastasis
Gynecology - Human hormones show differential control over endometrial angiogenesis
Menopause - Longer breastfeeding could ultimately affect postmenopausal bone mass
Ovarian Cancer - New treatment studied at MCG
Aging - Antidepressants increase risk of fractures for older women
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy - Females more sensitive to ACA-induced cardiac contractile depression than males
Asthma - Inhaled corticosteroid therapy safe for pregnant women
Birth Control - Web site available for oral contraceptive information
Breast Cancer - Breakthrough in mammographic technology announced
Breast Cancer - European studies highlight value of screening
Breast Cancer - Gene expressed in 80% of patients
Breast Cancer - Heregulin encourages the tumorigenicity and metastasis of breast cancer cells
Breast Cancer - MRI monitors breast tumors for the effectiveness of antiangiogenesis therapy
Breast Cancer - Race cited in gene study
Cervical Cancer - All-trans retinoic acid activates the p21WAF1 gene in squamous carcinoma cells
Cervical Cancer - Experts applaud FDA approval of new screening option
Cervical Cancer - Papilloma L2 facilitates infection by motifs reactive with host surface proteins
Cervical Cancer - Screening is working well, but is labor-intensive
Cervical Cancer Risk Factor - More sensitive cervical cancer screening methods needed
Contraception - New women's condom available at 20,000 German pharmacies
Correctional Healthcare - Theory of planned behavior explains STD risk behaviors of incarcerated women
Depression - White women three times more likely to commit suicide than black women
Endocrinology - Estrogen-induced Ets-1 expression promotes capillary formation in tumors
Endometriosis - Ovarian endometriomas treated without pseudocapsule excision may recur later on
Environmental Toxins - Women with breast cancer five times as likely to have pesticide (DDT) residues in their blood
Exercise - Exercise improves body image in women being treated for breast cancer
Gynecology - Connective tissue changes affect pulmonary function in women with descensus
Healthcare Access - Federal waiver allows Rhode Island to expand prenatal care
Human Papillomavirus - Phase II study results of vaccine combination released
Mammography - Digital mammography was superior to film mammography for thicker breasts
Obesity - Losing weight may prevent cancer deaths, study finds
Obesity Surgery - Gastric bypass extends life of morbidly obese patients
Obstetrics - Poorly nourished women may deliver early
Oncogenes - Survey of cancer genes uncovers Viking roots
Ovarian Cancer - Multiple cycles of p53 gene therapy may inhibit recurrent ovarian tumors
Ovarian Cancer - Study suggests cells can alter surroundings to promote chemotherapy resistance
Patient Education - One hour with the doctor can prevent diabetes
Tobacco Use - Women who smoke more likely to exhibit eating disorder behaviors
Women's Health - Cathepsin D specifically cleaves proteins related to breast cancer invasion
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