Women's Health Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 11th, 2004
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Breast Cancer - Combination HRT doubles breast density, quadruples risk of abnormal mammograms
Breast Cancer - Study examines reasons for late-stage disease
Diet & Nutrition - Excess dietary omega 6 speeds breast cancer by altering gene activity
Diet & Nutrition - High-fiber intake reduces estrogen levels in Latina women
Sexual Dysfunction - Hormonal contraception lowers women's testosterone levels and libido
Accreditation - South Dakota-based hospital receives Chest Pain Center accreditation
Adverse Drug Effects - ART drugs pose potential cancer hazard to exposed children
Alzheimer Disease - Melatonin has potential to treat dementia in postmenopausal women
Assisted Reproduction - Drug protocols for IVF compared in breast cancer patients
Assisted Reproduction - Egg freezing likely to become important component of ART in Italy
Assisted Reproduction - Ethics Committee: Fertility doctors may withhold services from certain patients
Assisted Reproduction - Group issues report on freezing of eggs and ovarian tissue
Assisted Reproduction - Guidelines offered on number of embryos to transfer in IVF
Assisted Reproduction - IVF not ruled out for patients treated for borderline ovarian tumors
Assisted Reproduction - Multiple births reduced in Sweden without reducing pregnancy rates
Assisted Reproduction - Panel offers preliminary report on health effects of ART
Assisted Reproduction - Patients with embryos to freeze are more likely to accept SBT
Assisted Reproduction - Race may play role in success of a patient's infertility treatment
Assisted Reproduction - Rate of twin pregnancy far lower with single blastocyst transfer
Assisted Reproduction - Researchers study ways to protect breast cancer patients' future fertility
Atherosclerosis - Women who snore have a larger progression of heart disease
Awards - LeapFrog honored as winner and finalist of Annual Freddie Awards
Awards - Ten companies receive best practices honors from psychological association
Bacterial Vaginosis - Demographic risk factors trigger call for bacterial vaginosis screening
Blood Substitute - Committee recommends PolyHeme trial continue without modification
Breast Cancer - Advanced breast cancer imaging technology takes step closer to market
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer imaging system delivered to Italy's National Tumor Institute
Breast Cancer - Chemopreventive properties of pomegranate extracts studied in murine model
Breast Cancer - Childhood cancer survivors at increased risk of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Ductal lavage may not detect disease
Breast Cancer - Enrollment of MammoSite patient registry completed
Breast Cancer - Lee National Denim Day raises $7.6M for breast cancer research, programs
Breast Cancer - Loss of PTEN expression infrequent
Breast Cancer - National Park Service upset over plan to illuminate St. Louis' Gateway Arch
Breast Cancer - Ninety-seven grants awarded to breast cancer scientists and researchers
Breast Cancer - No link between conjugated linoleic acids and disease found
Breast Cancer - P53 and MUC-1 may predict treatment efficacy and outcome in patients with IBC
Breast Cancer - PTEN loss in invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast predicts poor survival
Breast Cancer - Passage of Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act of 2004 lauded
Breast Cancer - Pharmaceutical company gains FDA clearance for cancer drug Provecta
Breast Cancer - Promoter methylation of PTEN gene is common molecular change in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Study finds no link between tamoxifen and stroke
Breast Cancer - Survivor creates mammogram reminder rings
Breast Cancer - U.S. NIH study seeks 50,000 sisters of women with breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Vegetables negatively associated with breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Breast Cancer Vaccine - Vaccine for prevention of HER2 mammary carcinomas under development
Breast Reconstruction - Novel technique enables DIEP flap harvest in presence of subcostal scars
Business & Finance - Biotechnology company announces commitment for $13 million equity financing
Business Update - Healthcare Businesswomen's Association announces new chapters
Business Update - Imaging company names new audit firm
Business Update - Pharmaceutical company, P&G form alliance to market tablets for osteoporosis
Cancer & Pregnancy - Doctors report safer ways to help cancer patients have children
Cancer Screening - Developer of liquid-based Pap test awarded 5-year contract in Liverpool U.K.
Cancer Screening - Pap test screening is a challenge in Canada for those serving immigrants
Cancer Screening - Urine testing might prove to be an alternative screening test
Cancer Therapy - High school swimmer fights cancer into remission
Cancer Therapy - Novel transplatinum drug ATZ interferes with topoisomerase I in cancer cells
Cancer Therapy - PTEN deficiency predicts trastuzumab resistance in breast cancer patients
Carcinogenesis - Lessons from DES use help researchers predict other perinatal cancer risks
Cardiology - Female cardiovascular systems benefit from supportive social interactions
Cardiovascular Disease - Hospitals launch Sound Heart to offer patients medical care close to home
Cervical Cancer - Evidence lacking for concomitant use of hydroxyurea plus radiotherapy
Cervical Cancer - Specimen adequacy crucial for proper diagnosis of ASCUS
Chlamydia Vaccine - Novel recombinant multisubunit vaccine against Chlamydia developed
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Ampligen clinical trial data presented at international conference on CFS
Colorectal Cancer - Doctors can improve colorectal cancer screening rates
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Organic products company suggests prevention when flu vaccine in short supply
Contraception - IL-1, IL-6, and IL-8 predict toxicity of vaginal contraceptives
Contraception - Most Chicago women unaware of less invasive birth control option, survey shows
Contraception - WHI data show benefits of oral contraceptives, risks of infertility
Dermatology - European patent awarded for sunscreen
Dermatology - Specialty pharmaceuticals company partners to market skin care products
Diabetes - Supplement based on stabilized rice bran derivatives featured in magazine
Diet & Nutrition - Benefits of folate re-emphasized
Diet & Nutrition - Soy probably doesn't affect fertility, according to research in monkeys
Diet and Nutrition - Gamma-tocopherol is potential marker for nutrition-related risk
Domestic Violence - Emotion coaching can help children overcome impacts of family violence
Down Syndrome - Researchers review inhibin A in second-trimester screening
Drug Delivery - Pharma company successfully delivers Sumatriptan (Imitrex) via lingual spray
Drug Delivery - U.S. FDA approves prefilled, multidose, disposable growth hormone delivery system
Eating Disorders - Eating disorders clinic using Mandometer Treatment opens in California
Eating Disorders - Female ultramarathoners are more likely to have eating disorders
Electronic Medical Records - System enables physicians to choose the proper electronic medical records
Endocrinology - GnRH affects bone metabolism at the start of estradiol suppression in IVF
Environmental Health - Environmental exposures before and after birth can harm children's lungs
Environmental Health - World Wildlife Fund blood test finds cocktail of chemicals in 14 E.U. ministers
Environmental Toxins - Indoor air pollution - the killer in the kitchen
Fertility - Inhibin B levels predictive of response to fertility treatment
Fibroids - Agency approves new device to treat fibroids
Fibromyalgia - Study: Cymbalta provides sustained pain relief for women with fibromyalgia
Fitness & Wellness - Diet product company teams with health club group to promote low-sugar bars
Fitness & Wellness - Natural spring mineral water from Italy may help meet calcium requirements
Genetic Disorders - Bed partner ratings provide added information in sleep disordered breathing
Gynecologic Cancers - Psammoma bodies in cervicovaginal smears require investigation
Gynecological Cancer - Antibodies for p53 may aid differential diagnosis
Gynecological Oncology - The enzyme inhibitor zoledronic acid thwarts cervical carcinogenesis
Gynecology - Overexpressed p53 correlates with the aggressiveness of endometrial cancer
Gynecology - Study: Oxiplex/AP adhesion barrier gel reduces adhesions after surgery
HIV Testing - Researchers look at repeat HIV testing in black U.S. women
Healthcare Access - Researchers create program to up the number of women seen by VA residents
Heart Disease - American Heart Association offers tips on making healthy choices during holidays
Heart Disease - Study: Docs often don't provide diet, exercise counseling to at-risk patients
Hormone Replacement Therapy - HRT's effect on breast density is not the same for all women
Hormone Replacement Therapy - Survey reveals need for better education on menopausal treatment options
Human Papillomavirus - Liquid-base cytology shows higher ability to detect HPV lesions
Human Papillomavirus - Researchers report antibodies that differentiate high and low risk lesions
Hypertension - Amlodipine and HRT are good partners for lowering blood pressure
Imaging - Novation signs agreement for enabling discounts on image checking systems
Immunology - Folate deficiency inhibits CD8+ cell proliferation
Infertility - GnRH antagonist requires fewer injections to prevent premature ovulation
Inflammatory Disease - FDA clears generic asthma treatment for children
Influenza - Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield to cover FluMist
Influenza - Highmark to cover FluMist vaccine during 2004-2005 flu season
Influenze Vaccine - Mothers, infants line up for flu shots
Injury Prevention - Domestic violence recognized, not always investigated by medical students
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Amazing Women campaign to help IBS sufferers get relief
Ischemia - Magnetocardiography is a potential screening tool
Labor & Delivery - Health provider tells doctors to no longer induce labor before 39th week
Long-Term Care - Rhode Island legislative commission examines long-term healthcare facilities
Lung Transplantation - Lung transplant program at Jackson Memorial Hospital now Medicare-approved
Malaria - Anti-PfGPI antibodies fail to prevent chronic placental malaria infections
Malaria - Mosquito-borne disease linked to perinatal mortality
Malaria - Study: IPTp should be given to women of all parities
Malpractice Insurance - Kentucky losing OB/GYNs due to insurance concerns
Mammography - Fischer Imaging announces mammography agreement
Medical Devices - European approval granted for new breast implant
Menopause - Soyaflavone inhibits nifedipine-induced flushing in mice
Menopause - Women want physician guidance about alternative menopause therapies, study shows
Mergers & Acquisitions - Cell therapies company acquires Opexa Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Myocardial Infarction - Females show better outcome during the development of heart failure
Neuropsychiatry - Estrogen therapy enhances dopaminergic responsivity in postmenopausal women
Nutrition - Arginine deficiency may contribute to morbidity, mortality with premature births
Nutrition - GlaxoSmithKline launches Junior Horlicks with DHA in India
Nutrition - Refrigerated or frozen expressed breast milk loses its antioxidant content
Obesity - New study shows weight loss surgery improves obesity-related conditions
Obesity - Physical activity more important than weight in keeping function, study shows
Obesity - White women remaining morbidly obese after surgery have increased risk of dying
Obstetrics - Anti-EPCR autoantibodies are a risk factor for fetal death
Obstetrics - Best regimen for low-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia remains elusive
Obstetrics - Co-infection with HIV and malaria in pregnant women remains a challenge
Obstetrics - Discontinuing epidural in final stages of labor yields more pain, no gain
Obstetrics - Heparin helps prevent miscarriages in lupus patients
Obstetrics - Inadequate thiamin intake by pregnant women evident in mature breast milk
Obstetrics - Inhibitory drugs stop preterm labor, but have mixed results
Obstetrics - Maternal undernutrition linked to reduced amino acids and polyamines
Obstetrics - Pregnant smokers put fetuses at risk
Obstetrics - Protein C system defect may be linked to placental MPFD
Obstetrics - Protein restriction during pregnancy increases energy consumption in rats
Obstetrics - Researchers examine the role of inhibin in pregnancy
Obstetrics - Researchers look at the genetic basis of familial recurrent hydatidiform mole
Obstetrics - Slight delay in cutting umbilical cord improves premature babies' health
Oncology - Dietary cholesterol linked to ovarian cancer
Oncology - Estrogens may increase risk of familiar breast cancer
Oral Contraceptives - Birth control pills cut the risk of heart disease and cancer
Osteoporosis - By 2020, one in two Americans over age 50 at risk for fractures
Osteoporosis - Oral PTH osteoporosis product successfully tested in phase 1 study
Osteoporosis - Organizations call for increased research into bone health, osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - Report finds osteoporosis affects one in five men over 50
Osteoporosis - Review highlights benefits of bisphosphonate therapy
Osteoporosis - VIACTIV maker releases research on bone health and osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - Vitamin company expresses support for Surgeon General osteoporosis report
Osteoporosis - Wistar rats prove a useful animal model for study of senile bone change
Patents - U.S. patent issued for diagnostic product to detect cervical cancer
Pediatric Cancer - Causes of childhood leukemia and lymphoma may originate in utero
Pediatrics - Floating Hospital and Children's Hospital enter exclusive partnership
Personnel - ComfortScan maker expands board of directors
Philanthropy - Virginia building contractor sponsors annual run for Children's medical center
Poliomyelitis - Post-polio women experience menopause differently than non-disabled peers
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Insulin-sensitizing drugs help thin and overweight patients with PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Lower birth weight, earlier menarche linked to GI in PCOS women
Quality Assurance - Comprehensive women's health centers offer high quality of care
Quality Assurance - Study: Hospital quality on the rise, but varies greatly by city, hospital
Reproductive Health - Education of women is an essential part of the rebuilding of Afghanistan
Sexual & Reproductive Health - High court declines to resurrect lawsuit over abortion-cancer link
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Pregnant women experience similar sexual function in first and third trimesters
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Testosterone patch revs up sex life for women after menopause
Sexual Health - Decreased sexual desire correlates with low relationship satisfaction
Sexual Health - Testosterone patch boosts sexual desire in postmenopausal women
Sexual and Reproductive Health - Girls given hormones to suppress height may later have fertility problems
Sjogren Syndrome - Autoimmune disease may be associated with estrogen deficiency
Sjogren Syndrome - Gene-altered mouse is model for rare autoimmune syndrome
Smoking Cessation - Adverse health effects associated with smoking during pregnancy are preventable
Space Research - ESA looking for more European women to volunteer for WISE bed-rest study
Spinal Cord Injury - United Spinal Association support becomes accessible for all
Stem Cell Research - Stem cells have potential as a study aid for breast cancer and fetal exposure
Stress Urinary Incontinence - Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor enhances natural continence
Tobacco Use - Graphic pictures to go on cigarette packs
Tobacco Use - Maternal smoking associated with fetal risk of childhood leukemia and lymphoma
Tobacco Use - Smokers would pay more for state health insurance under proposal
Urinary Incontinence - Female elite athletes need strong pelvic floors
Urinary Incontinence - Freeze-dried, irradiated donor fascia for UI procedures fails test
Urinary Incontinence - Physicians must differentiate among types of urinary incontinence
Urinary Incontinence - Stress urinary incontinence needs better marketing as a disorder
Urinary Tract Infection - Fluoroquinolone prescription requires a careful look at parameters
Urinary Tract Infection - Methylobacterium species may cause underdiagnosis of UTI
Uterine Cancer - SFRP4 may be tumor suppressor protein
Vaccine Development - European patent awarded for nicotine addiction vaccine
Violence - Prevalence of gender-based violence in East Timor populations reported
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