Women's Health Weekly

Gender and Disease - Uncoupling proteins are gender dependent and affect weight control

Genomics - Beta-catenin regulates the gene of unique novel matrix metalloproteinase-26

Genomics & Genetics -  Caenorhabditis elegans eukaryotic IFF-1 required for germ cell proliferation

Gynecologic Surgery - FDA clears new vaginal vault prolapse repair system

Gynecologic Surgery - Full-thickness skin graft is efficient for vaginal construction

Gynecology - Key polymorphisms limit susceptibility to endometrial cancer

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Study finds HRT has little impact on sexual function in postmenopausal women

Hygiene - TV, movies can play role in educating children about good hygiene, survey shows

Hypertension - NDA submitted for nebivolol

Hypothyroidism - High prevalence of subclinical disease found in elderly Saudi Arabian women

Immunology - Estrogen receptor beta localized to mitochondria

Immunology - UEC response to bacteria regulate immune protection in female reproductive tract

Infectious Disease - Factors involved in vertical T. cruzi transmission identified

Infertility - Company sponsors toll-free educational and support service for individuals

Interstitial Cystitis - Antiproliferative factor from bladder epithelial cells characterized

Interstitial Cystitis - Questionnaire and potassium sensitivity test enable quick diagnosis

Interstitial Cystitis - Several factors associated with chronic pelvic pain

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - FDA updates Zelnorm labeling with new risk information

Leukemia - Only a fraction of fetal lymphoid precursor cells are radiosensitive

Liver Cancer Risk Factor - Most hepatocellular carcinoma in West Africa caused by hepatitis B

Lung Cancer - Women more susceptible than men to carcinogenic properties of cigarette smoke

Medicine - Study: Paroxetine seems to reduce fibromyalgia symptoms

Melanoma - FDA grants Orphan Drug Status to PI-88 for treatment of melanoma

Menopause - More exercise and a little soy may reduce hot flashes

Morbid Obesity - Low-dose spinal anesthesia is effective for delivery in morbid obesity

Obesity Survival and Mortality - Obesity does not compromise survival in women with breast cancer

Obstetrics - Eating fish regularly in late pregnancy boosts fetal growth rate, study says

Obstetrics - In utero exposure to maternal smoking induces nicotine withdrawal in neonates

Obstetrics - Newer antiepileptic drugs may lower risk of fetal malformations

Obstetrics - Personal interviews aid study of binge drinking during pregnancy

Obstetrics - Recurrence risk of preeclampsia is higher for singleton second pregnancies

Obstetrics - Relaxin aids in the establishment and maintenance of early pregnancy

Obstetrics - Single fetal death in twin pregnancies associated with poor outcomes

Oncology - C/EBPbeta transactivates MDR1 gene by interaction with inverted CCAAT box

Osteoporosis - "User-friendly" scoring index for clinical use identifies risk of bone loss

Osteoporosis - Closed reduction vertebroplasty is efficacious, simple fracture treatment method

Osteoporosis - Combination BMD + upper femur geometry improves hip fracture prediction

Osteoporosis - Lack of disease management tools hampers Hong Kong doctors

Osteoporosis - Oral glucocorticoid use associated with increased fracture risk

Osteoporosis - Positive preliminary phase I results announced for osteoporosis treatment

Osteoporosis - Proximal femur geometry differences distinguish between fracture types

Osteoporosis - Soy isoflavone supplements more beneficial to women past early menopause

Osteoporosis - Studies on screening and treatment for bone loss are hard to compare

Osteoporosis - Study quantifies BMD in Taiwanese women by age group

Osteoporosis - Study: Pharmacists able to identify and refer patients at-risk for fractures

Osteoporosis - Tibolone relieves menopausal symptoms, prevents BMD loss at spine and femur

Ovarian Cancer - Survivors share their experiences with medical students

Overactive Bladder - Condition's symptoms adversely affect sexual activity of women

Overactive Bladder - Data: Once-daily solifenacin succinate improves key symptoms of OAB in women

Overactive Bladder - New darifenacin data reported

Patents - Fifth patent allowed for Femprox

Personnel - Ultrasound systems manufacturer appoints new member to board of directors

Pharmacodynamics - Following a breast-cancer drug's actions via PET imaging may aid drug design

Political Conflict - Women suffering brunt of conflict in Western Sudan, UNFPA warns

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Hormones predict ovulation in polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Increased risk of cardiovascular disease shown in PCOS patients

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Insulin resistance not essential component of polycystic ovary syndrome

Pregnancy Risks - Smoking rate among pregnant women declines

Premature Ovarian Failure - Fragile X syndrome premutation positively correlates with POF risk

Premenstrual Syndrome - Reduced allopregnanolone levels during luteal phase may contribute to PMS

Preventive Medicine - Study suggests breastfeeding reduces cardiovascular risk later in life

Psychiatry - Study argues that self-injury in lesbians, bisexuals is a coping response

Psychology - Body dissatisfaction and eating disorder symptomatology link examined

Psychology - Study in pregnant women shows PTSD symptoms not associated with neuroticism

Reproductive Medicine - Data show no difference in IVF outcomes with fresh vs. frozen sperm

Reproductive Medicine - Laparoscopic ovarian drilling: Effective first-line treatment for PCOS patients

Reproductive Medicine - New test determines pregnancy potential of embryo before IVF implantation

River Blindness - Studies show success of Mectizan partnerships

Sexual And Reproductive Health - FDA issues not approvable letter for OTC "morning after" pill

Sexual And Reproductive Health - Prevalence of chlamydia high among young adults in U.S.

Sexual and Reproductive Health - Study: Testosterone patch improves desire in surgically menopausal women

Sexually Transmitted Disease - STD cases continue to rise in Minnesota

Sexually Transmitted Disease - Study says chlamydia affects over 4% of young adults

Sjogren Syndrome - Impaired cytokine regulation may play role in SS patients with myalgia

Sleep Disorder - Eszopiclone improves sleep and daytime function in insomnia study

Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Clinician diligence makes the difference in managing lymph node metastasis

Stress Urinary Incontinence - Implanted ACT device shows promise for improving patient outcomes

Stroke - Young women in U.K. have lower incidence of ischemic stroke than U.S., Europe

Substance Abuse - Gene deletion may predispose females to methamphetamine abuse

Sunburn - Dermatologist addresses sunscreen basics and good sun protection habits

Thyroid Diseases - Association issues statement on early maternal thyroidal insufficiency

Thyroid Diseases - Symposium addresses pregnancy complications due to thyroid problems

Tobacco Use - Smoking rate among pregnant women in Washington state declines

Ultrasound - Titan system offers expanded OB/Gyn calculations and measurement capabilities

Violence - Higher rates of trauma increase urban American Indian women's risk for HIV