Women's Health Weekly

Estrogen - Estrogen-mediated uterine growth studied, critical role of Wnt revealed

Finance - Nutritional supplement company announces fiscal 2005 second quarter results

Finance - Pharmaceutical company issues guidance for first quarter of 2005

Fitness - Exercise improves three measures of heart protection

Gastroenterology - Risk factors for gallstones in pregnancy identified

Genomics - Polymorphism is not associated within the bradykinin 2 receptor gene

Gestation - Review describes the pathophysiology of increased nuchal translucency

Gynecologic Cancers - Effects of ERT and combined HRT on neoplasia occurrence reviewed

Gynecologic Cancers - Pilot study of fluorescence spectroscopy screening trial reported successful

Gynecology - Guidelines for dealing with body piercings during laparoscopy presented

Gynecology - Recent findings in gynecology described

HIV/AIDS Research - TGF-beta inhibits HIV-1 in mammary epithelial cells

HIV/AIDS Therapy - NRTIs cross the placenta by simple diffusion and concentrate in amniotic fluid

HIV/AIDS Therapy - d4T with/without 3TC is an alternative to ZDV for HIV-infected pregnant women

Hip Replacement - Safety of postoperative sexual activity clarified

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Circulating adiponectin may contribute to lipid homeostasis in older women

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Enrollment completed for Phase III clinical trial for estrogen gel

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Estrogen therapy regimens have beneficial effect on cartilage

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Paper supports design of clinical studies on HRT effects

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Statin use recommended for HRT beyond menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis

Hypertension - Folate may cut blood pressure risk

Hypertension - Study describes drinking patterns that are associated with risk of hypertension

Hysterectomy - Vaginal hysterectomy leads to better outcomes than abdominal surgery

Infant Mortality - Death rate lower in white low birth weight babies in U.S. than black LBW babies

Insomnia - Insomnia and major depressive disorder preliminary trial results announced

Intelligence - Men and women use different brain areas to achieve similar IQ results

Legal Issues - Two doctors suspended for allegedly using bootleg Botox on patients

Mammography - Computer-assisted mammography may improve accuracy of reading

Melanoma - MIA level of questionable use for serum diagnostics in pregnant women, children

Menopause - Study in ovariectomized rat reveals 5-Ht2A receptor's thermoregulatory function

Mergers & Acquisitions - Constella group acquires international public health company

Mergers & Acquisitions - Online women's health company acquires Healthology, Inc. to expand offerings

Multiple Sclerosis - Abnormalities in sex hormones may contribute to brain damage of MS

Newborn Screening - Birth defect prevention agency calls for report on newborn screening

Obstetrics - Acupuncture for labor pain management shows promise, but trial data are lacking

Obstetrics - Blood flow in the fetal liver linked to mother's slimness and diet

Obstetrics - Diagnosis and management of HELLP syndrome reviewed

Obstetrics - Fe supplementation is most effective when given early in pregnancy

Obstetrics - Gestational age-based approach to preterm PROM may help reduce morbidity

Obstetrics - Higher frequency of HLA-G null allele G*0105N found in Indian population

Obstetrics - IUGR in full-term newborns weighing >2,500 g is common

Obstetrics - Later-stage cancer in pregnant women isn't more aggressive

Obstetrics - New findings in the area of obstetrics described

Obstetrics - Pregnancy following bariatric surgery has special nutritional concerns

Obstetrics - Recent findings in obstetrics provide new insights

Obstetrics - Researchers' work adds to obstetrics body of knowledge

Obstetrics - Studies describe new findings in obstetrics research

Occlusive Stroke - Study of potassium provides a link between platelet biology and occlusive stroke

Oncology - Researchers describe findings in oncology studies

Osteoporosis - Calcitriol therapy boosts calcium absorption, may affect bone metabolism

Osteoporosis - Improved dosing regimens, novel mechanisms of action drive therapeutics markets

Osteoporosis - Researchers' data advance osteoporosis research

Osteoporosis - Thoracic kyphosis negatively associated with FR, AROM, muscle length

Ovarian Cancer - Carcinogenesis rat model develops human-like preneoplasia and neoplasia

Ovarian Cancer - Combining paclitaxel with NFkappaB inhibitor might boost efficacy of the former

Ovarian Cancer - Epigenetic-based therapies have potential to resensitize tumors to chemotherapy

Ovarian Cancer - Findings describe new data in ovarian cancer research

Ovarian Cancer - New findings in ovarian cancer described

Ovarian Cancer - No association found between ovulation-inducing drugs and increased cancer risk

Oxidative Stress - Oxidative stress in preterm infants; role of oxygenase and bilirubin revealed

Papillomavirus - Nested PCR with PGMY09/11 and GP5+/6+ primer sets improves HPV DNA detection

Parenthood - New parents tend to experience increased positive moods

Parenting - Study finds adult moms more affectionate with their infants than teen moms

Parkinson Disease - Parkinson disease studied, role of dietary iron restriction revealed

Patents - Notice of Allowance issued for blood test that detects cervical, other cancers

Pediatric Morbidity - U.S. surgeon general helps raise awareness of rise in premature births

Pediatrics - Factors identified that predict daughters' food restriction by parents

Philanthropy - Repertory theatre presents "Foreign Aids" to benefit AIDS organizations

Philanthropy - Sue and Bill Gross give $20 million to California hospital's Women's Pavilion

Philanthropy - Ten Florida organizations to receive $532,112 in grants from philanthropic group

Physiology - Heart is a site of leptin production and action in rats

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Function of pancreatic cells helps diagnose and treat PCOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Study provides evidence to support pathogenic role of androgens in PCOS

Premenstrual Syndrome - PMS carries high costs for employers

Preventive Medicine - Pennsylvania Medicaid health plan launches Sleep Safe program for new moms

Proteomics - Novel GABARAP family protein involved in GABA_A receptor transport

Reproductive Biology - Leptin may be involved in placental establishment in early pregnancy

Respiratory Medicine - Vitamin C intake during pregnancy linked to wheeze during child's second year

Rh Disease - Doctors report first birth using PGD to save baby from blood disease

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Biopharma company completes enrollment in two sexual dysfunction trials

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Parental notification wouldn't curb teen sex, survey finds

Sexual & Reproductive Health - Vaginal antibacterial, antifungal products licensed for marketing in Mexico

Stem Cell Research - Transplanted placenta-derived cells may treat ischemic diseases

Stroke - Senator McCain's wife participates in stroke awareness and fundraising event

Surgical Technology - Medical device company announces study demonstrating efficacy of ULTRAPRO

Surgical Technology - Vaginal laser cosmetic surgery offered at Michigan center

Syphilis - Diagnostics company adds syphilis test to its inventory

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Company introduces new platform for autoimmune disease drug discovery

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Genes in the interferon system important in SLE

Thyroid Disease - Women suffer from thyroid disease more than men

Toxoplasmosis - Recombinant antigens lack sensitivity to determine acute from chronic infection

Urinary Incontinence - Adjustment to TOT corrects postoperative voiding difficulty

Uterine Endometrial Adenocarcinoma - Progression of uterine EC accompanied by increased pRb1 pathway alterations

Vaccine Efficacy - Statistical tests to determine vaccine efficacy evaluated