Women's Health Weekly

Diagnostics - Rapid QF-PCR prenatal test of aneuploidy validated

Diagnostics - Sampling methods to detection of atherosis in preeclamptic placentas compared

Diagnostics - Study: Fetal erythroblast isn't best target for noninvasive prenatal diagnosis

Diagnostics - Using NRBCs to determine fetal gender and hemophilia A status is questionable

Diet & Nutrition - Changes needed in WIC program

Diet & Nutrition - Food products company survey indicates Americans know very little about fat

Diet & Nutrition - Low DHA in diet of pregnant African American women may affect fetal development

Diet & Nutrition - Magnesium supplementation favorably affects bone formation

Down Syndrome - Autonomic dysfunction in people with Down Syndrome may be independent of obesity

Drug Abuse - Drug abuse-focused companies join forces to promote educational testing program

Drug Development - Data presented on prevention, management of urinary tract infections

Drug Development - Phase 1 positive results announced for oral growth hormone secretagogue

Eating Disorders - Westernization associated with eating pathology among Japanese, Chinese women

Eclampsia - Upregulation of aquaporin 4 in brain may be involved in pathology

Endocrinology - BRCA1 globally inhibits estrogen-induced gene expression

Endocrinology - Estrogen receptor-beta expressed in prolactin neurons in rodent model

Endocrinology - Female gender and estrogen status influence choroidal neovascularization

Endocrinology - Long-term raloxifene therapy has beneficial cardiovascular effects in rats

Endocrinology - Studies add new findings to endocrinology body of knowledge

Endometrial Cancer - Women's cancer risk varies with type of HRT used

Endometriosis - Hysterectomies being replaced by less invasive alternatives

Enzymology - COX-2 may allow cancer cells to evade the immune system

Epilepsy - Effect of antiepileptic drugs on reproductive endocrine function studied

Estrogen Receptors - Estrogen receptor analyzed, unique surface interaction site delineated

Exercise & Health - Regular Tai Chi exercise may improve BMD in postmenopausal women

Finance - Norway-based manufacturer of omega-3 fatty acids to sell Pronova Biocare shares

Finance - Pharmaceutical company announces first quarter 2005 earnings

Genetics & Genomics - Genomic amplification of TERC gene in Pap smears predicts disease progression

Grants - Armstrong Foundation awards V. von Gruenigen 'Young Investigator' research grant

Gynecology - Alphav integrins and proteinases are integral to ovarian cancer cell invasion

HIV/AIDS Transmission - Exclusive breastfeeding reduces risk

Hepatitis C Complications - Key features of hepatitis C-related Sjogren syndrome resemble the primary form

Herpesvirus Vaccines - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of herpesvirus vaccines

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Gestagens' effects on insulin sensitivity studied in older women on HRT

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Percutaneous administration of progesterone evaluated

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Study finds phytoestrogen alpha-zearalanol safe with less tumorigenic risk

Hormones - DRIP150 coactivation of estrogen receptor alpha independent of LXXLL motifs

Hormones - Phytoestrogen may be protective for endothelial function

Human Papillomavirus - High-throughput, rapid, single-tube, HPV genotyping assay developed

Hypertension - Low estrogen levels differentially affect rats' blood pressure depending on age

Hysterectomy - Study finds combining abdominoplasty and total abdominal hysterectomy is safe

Imaging - Market research study shows MRI clinical utilization expanding

In Vitro Fertilization - Cumulase receives FDA 510(k) clearance

Malaria - Pregnancy-associated immunity reduces parasites, but not their genotypes

Maternal Health - World Bank publication cites successful programs

Medical Devices - FDA advisory panel rules breast implant PMA is not approvable

Menopause - Black menopausal women experience more vasomotor symptoms than white women

Mental Health - Infertility clinic participates in U.S. NIH study

Metabolism - Studies advance knowledge in metabolism research

Migraine - Educational program aimed to help migraine sufferers take more control

Neuroendocrinology - Emotional material is sensitive to memory-modulating effects of stress hormones

Obesity Research - Research shows newborn's first week critical period for developing obesity

Obstetrics - African American moms more likely to have unnecessary cesareans

Obstetrics - First-trimester NRBC count in maternal circulation doesn't predict preeclampsia

Obstetrics - Large-scale study identifies key stress factors facing new mothers

Obstetrics - Remifentanil favored over nitrous oxide in labor analgesia study

Obstetrics - Research add new data to obstetrics body of knowledge

Oncology - Heregulin from melanoma cells counteract mammary cancer cell invasion

Oncology - Researchers' data advance oncology research

Oncology - Small-cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix case studies reported

Osteoporosis - Elcatonin/calcium therapy improves QOL better than calcium alone in study

Osteoporosis - FDA approves new FOSAMAX PLUS D

Osteoporosis - New study finds that honey may aid in absorption of calcium

Ovarian Cancer - Combined chemo/immunotherapy employed in advanced ovarian cancer

Ovarian Cancer - Criteria proposed for selection of patients for secondary cytoreductive surgery

Ovarian Cancer - Cyclooxygenase-2 promotes aggressive behavior in ovarian carcinoma cells

Ovarian Cancer - HE4 is overexpressed by serous and endometrioid EOCs

Ovarian Endometriosis - Morphologic changes are metaplastic evidence of pathogenesis

Ovarian Tumors - Endocervical-like mucinous epithelium contents of MMTs analyzed

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Catecholamine-induced lipolysis in visceral fat cells investigated

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - New data illuminates research in polycystic ovary syndrome

Pregnancy Outcome Risk Factors - Pregnancy outcome affected by being in racial minority areas of the U.S.

Preimplantation Diagnosis - Ethics and the future of preimplantation genetic diagnosis studied

Preimplantation Diagnosis - Outlook and ethics of preimplantation genetic diagnosis discussed

Premenstrual Syndrome - Milk ads give hope to both genders

Product Licensing - Company licenses molecular diagnostics patent in agreement with cancer center

Product Licensing - Rights to synthetic form of melanin licensed to B&P Company to develop cosmetics

Proteomics - Structural determinants of BRCA1 protein demystified

Reproductive Medicine - Patient advocacy group comments on FDA restrictions on egg, embryo screening

Schistosomiasis - Mucosal sandy patches help identify genital S. hematobium infection

Sexually Transmitted Disease - Epidemiology of sex work, drugs, and STDS in St. Petersburg, Russia reported

Sociology Research - College education associated with lower BMI in white women than black women

Sociology Research - Gender inequality involved in IPV-associated unintended pregnancy in Colombia

Sports Medicine - Pregnant top-level athletes can train safely at high intensity

Stem Cell Research - Stem cell company says pregnant patients should know cord blood banking options

Tamoxifen - Effect of Src kinase pathway on tamoxifen agonist action examined

Urinary Incontinence - High-impact physical activity promotes urinary leakage in primiparous women

Weight Loss - U.S.FDA extends PDUFA date for Megace