Women's Health Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 2nd, 2005
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Alcohol Use - Acute imbibing disrupts hormonal milieu of lactating women, reduces milk supply
Breast Cancer - Study findings suggest cancer etiology and outcome may be linked
Breast Cancer - Substantial 15-year survival gains from standard treatments
Ovarian Cancer - Blood test may detect deadly cancer in its early stages
Acute Liver Failure - HLA homozygosity confers susceptibility to non-A non-B hepatitis
Addiction Medicine - Community-based intervention effective for homeless, cocaine-using, black women
Addiction Medicine - Peer-based substance abuse intervention benefits HIV+ women in rural area
Anxiety Disorders - Women have greater risk
Assisted Reproduction - Fertility group launches appointment assistance program with physician network
Assisted Reproduction - Impact of misclassification of IVF in twinning studies investigated
Breast Cancer - Findings advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Assisted Reproduction - Mifepristone prevents premature LH surges in women undergoing COH for IVF
Assisted Reproduction - Researchers' work adds to assisted reproduction body of knowledge
Asthma - Treatment during pregnancy is safe for mother and fetus
Bacterial Vaginosis - Studies of new treatments for common vaginal infection seek participants
Basal Cell Cancer - Basal cell carcinoma of nipple and areola reported in a 49-year-old woman
Behavioral Medicine - Correlates of stress fractures probed among preadolescent and adolescent girls
Breast Cancer - Reports advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Behavioral Medicine - Female juvenile offenders exhibit more problems, risks than males
Breast Cancer - AMAP1 expression provides targets to inhibit breast cancer invasive activities
Breast Cancer - Aberrant HOX gene expression related to breast cancer development
Breast Cancer - Biopharmaceutical company licenses phase II clinical anticancer compound
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer recurrence and metastases analyzed with FDG-PET
Breast Cancer - CAD system makes breast MRI more effective, efficient
Obstetrics - Researchers' findings advance obstetrics research
Breast Cancer - CAM use is associated with increased perception of cancer risk, death
Breast Cancer - Data advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - ERBB2 variant Ile654Val associated with increased familial breast cancer risk
Breast Cancer - Electrical impedance findings strongly correlated with early cancer detection
Osteoporosis - New research in the area of osteoporosis detailed
Breast Cancer - Fine-needle aspiration should be first step in assessing suspicious lymph nodes
Breast Cancer - HIV Tat targeted into mitochondria of breast cancer cells
Breast Cancer - Imatinib mesylate monotherapy used to treat metastatic breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Interleukin-10 promoter polymorphism associated with lower breast cancer risk
Breast Cancer - Long-term results of lung density correction for radiation dosage presented
Breast Cancer - Lymphoedema, poor fitness related to upper-body disability following treatment
Osteoporosis - Reports describe recent advances in osteoporosis research
Breast Cancer - MAPH assesses genomic imbalances in malignant tissues
Breast Cancer - Makers of new blood test for breast cancer seeks future test candidates
Breast Cancer - Mammaglobin A is a promising marker for breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Melatonin-estrogen interactions related to breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Modified antibody detects HER-2 over-expression in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - NF kappa B activation identifies high-risk subset of ER-dependent cancers
Breast Cancer - P16 and its cytoplasmic sequestration is a feature of breast carcinoma
Breast Cancer - Pivotal breast cancer study launched
Breast Cancer - Primary docetaxel chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer impacted survival
Breast Cancer - RAD21 supression decreases cell growth in breast cancer cells
Breast Cancer - Radiotherapy in lateral decubitus position limits lung and heart irradiation
Breast Cancer - Refeeding after chronic dietary energy restriction reverses anticancer effect
Breast Cancer - SPARC sways survival and tumor progression in breast cancer patients
Breast Cancer - Survey shows communication trends between cancer survivors and health providers
Breast Cancer - Tamoxifen shows no benefit, risk for breast cancer survivors' heart health
Breast Cancer - The phyotochemical derivative DIM diminishes angiogenesis in breast tumors
Breast Cancer - Untreated low-grade ductal carcinoma in situ poses long-term risk
Breast Cancer - Valproic acid/RA/Aza-dC restores silenced RAR beta 2 expression in breast cancer
Breast Cancer Screening - Links between mammography access and breast cancer stage reported
Breast Cancer Therapy - Accuracy of 192Ir HDR breast brachytherapy dosimetry planning determined
Breastfeeding - Maternal recall of breastfeeding practice is reliable
Breastfeeding - Researchers call for action on static breastfeeding rates in Australia
Business & Finance - Genetic and molecular diagnostic testing company announces financial results
Business Update - Agreement signed with Barrier Therapeutics to sell dermatology products
Business Update - Antimicrobial skin products maker sells sub-license to N. American distributor
Cancer Screening - Breast CT reaches clinical testing, may improve on mammography
Cancer Screening - Misunderstanding real cost is a barrier to mammography
Cancer Screening - Testing adherence among U.S. Latino subgroups examined
Cancer Screening - Women more likely to have Pap tests if they are recommended by a physician
Cancer Therapy - Studies describe new findings in cancer therapy research
Cancer Vaccines - Role of CD4+ cells and antibodies in breast cancer protection described
Cardiology - No glass ceiling for women when it comes to dying from heart disease
Cardiovascular Disease - Advanced glycation end product levels predict mortality in nondiabetic women
Cardiovascular Disease - Decreased maternal protein intake reduces key amino acid levels needed by fetus
Cardiovascular Disease - Little evidence of protective effect of breastfeeding on men's later CVD risk
Cervical Cancer - Premanufacturing development announced for collector of cervical cell samples
Chlamydia - Pilot study compares postal and opportunistic screening strategies for STI
Chlamydial Infections - Genome sequencing for Chlamydophila abortus may help curb infections
Clinical Trials - Clinical trials of blood test for HPV-associated cervical cancer are underway
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Acupuncture, stabilizing exercises complement usual treatment in pregnant women
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Pharmacological properties of Chinese medicine N-095 determined
Contraception - More study is needed on whether systems for accessing EC meet women's needs
Contraception - Treatment phase of transcervical sterilization trial is completed
Dermatology - Maker of scar cream and topical ointment creates physician referral program
Diabetes Complications - Diabetes doesn't adversely affect bone mineral density in women
Diabetes Complications - Diabetic mastopathy can mimic cancer in women with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Therapy - Gender-dependent effect of aging on insulin action examined
Diagnostics - Recent findings in diagnostics provide new insights
Diet & Nutrition - Dietary iron positively influences BMD in older women using HRT
Diet & Nutrition - Vitamin D-3 deficiency in utero results in changes in adult rat brain
Diet & Nutrition - Vitamins and minerals of some benefit in reducing HIV progression
Diet & Nutrition - White girls lose more calcium in their urine than black girls
Drug Abuse - Drug czar, others warn parents that teen marijuana use can lead to depression
Drug Development - Tamoxifen-like drug suggests new ways to selectively block estrogen
Drug Toxicity - Cocaine exposure in utero has lifelong adverse effects on the heart
Eating Disorders - Reports advance knowledge in eating disorders research
Eating Disorders - Study finds evidence for brain-derived neurotrophic factor role in anorexia
Endocrinology - Dietary soy doesn't activate hemostatic system in postmenopausal women
Endocrinology - Differential effects estrogen and raloxifene signaling compared in rat uterus
Endocrinology - Effects of sleep on LH secretion in menstrual early follicular phase studied
Endocrinology - GH levels of patients with known pituitary tumors should be evaluated
Endocrinology - Genetic variation in SHBG gene in postmenopausal women evaluated
Endocrinology - Lower-dose estradiol's affect on procollagen differs with menopausal status
Endocrinology - Lung transfer factor for CO doesn't alter with menstrual cycle phase
Environmental Health - Ambient air pollution-specific effects on pregnancy outcomes hard to pin down
Environmental Health - Passive tobacco smoke may affect pregnancy outcome via antiestrogen effects
Epidemiology - Findings in epidemiology provide new insights
Erectile Dysfunction - Results of twice daily dosing study of therapy for erectile dysfunction reported
Finance - Biopharmaceutical company reports first quarter 2005 financial results
Finance - Company focused on food pathogen detection reports Q1 financial results
Finance - Contract medical procedure company announces 28% increase in revenues
Finance - Generic pharmaceuticals company reports first quarter 2005 financial results
Finance - HPV test maker reports increased revenues in third quarter
Finance - Newborn screening company announces financial results
Finance - Nutritional products company authorizes added $30 million for share repurchases
Finance - Provider to drug companies reaffirms 2005 guidance of $1.03-$1.09 per share
Fitness & Wellness - Basal production of NO boosted in elderly women by moderate regular exercise
Fitness & Wellness - Methods compared for assessing body composition changes in Japanese women
Fitness & Wellness - Study supports Curves' approach to permanent weight loss
Fitness and Wellness - National survey identifies trends in women's health
Fitness and Wellness - UCLA study shows diet, exercise program improves heart health of overweight kids
Food Safety - Companies sign agreement to expand market for food pathogen detection systems
Gene Research - Genetic polymorphisms modify breast cancer susceptibility in Korean women
Genetics & Genomics - Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) on embryos discussed at conference
Geriatrics - Fall-related injuries disproportionately affect women
Gynecology - Irregular bleeding with Norplant use correlates with altered angiogenesis
Gynecology - The CD109 gene is overexpressed in uterine cervix squamous cell carcinoma
HIV/AIDS Education - Women and AIDS program launched in Mozambique
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Risk-reduction intervention effective among low-income Latina women in the U.S.
HIV/AIDS Therapy - HIV treatment not affected by hormonal birth control
HIV/AIDS Therapy - No "substantial" difference found in antiretroviral therapy benefit by gender
HIV/AIDS Transmission - Program in Harare to prevent HIV transmission via breastfeeding is effective
Health Promotion - HealthEast launches online prenatal education program
Healthcare Access - Drugstore chain partners with Medicare, Medicaid services to promote benefits
Human Papillomavirus - Immune control of HPV-associated anogenital disease reviewed
Human Papillomavirus - Molecular diagnosis of human papillomavirus infections reviewed
Hyperemesis Gravidarum - Survey reveals information on hyperemesis gravidarum
Imaging - Optical-based diagnostic system detects breast tumor angiogenesis
Imaging - US technique could reduce number of diagnostic procedures for breast lumps
Influenza - Maternal influenza infection analyzed, effect on fetal brain clarified
Influenza - Pediatric clinical study of needle-free flu vaccine delivery device underway
Leukemia - Human T cell leukemia virus type I receptors induced on naive T lymphocytes
Liver Cancer - Clinicopathologic features of patients with malignant hepatic tumors compared
Lung Cancer - Familial aggregation of lung cancer in a high-incidence area in China studied
Mammography - Digital mammography decreases "call-back" appointments
Maternal Risk Factors - Study looks at maternal risk factors, prevalence trends in Washington state
Menopause - Soy supplements don't improve symptoms in patients with early breast cancer
Menstruation - Prostaglandin transporter studied, endometrial expression elucidated
Mental Health - Specifics of abuse predict adult psychopathology in female victims
Mental Health - Survey shows mental illness stigmas are receding, but misconceptions remain
Monoclonal Antibodies - Number of BAT/CD3 cells appear to vary by cancer type
Multivessel Heart Disease - Study: Raised skin sterol, Framingham scores indicate higher heart disease risk
Natural Products - Enzymatic pathways are conduits for apigenin-mediated antiangiogenesis
Obesity Therapy - Diet-induced weight loss associated with lower serum amyloid A and CRP in women
Obstetrics - ACOG updates guide to pregnancy
Obstetrics - Education improves healthcare providers' estimates of prematurity outcomes
Obstetrics - Maternal oxidative stress associated with lower birth weight
Obstetrics - New treatment under study for "retained placenta"
Obstetrics - Researchers' data advance obstetrics research
Orthopedics - Fear increases risk of falling
Osteoporosis - Antiresorptive effect of alpha(V)beta(3) integrin antagonist seen in lumbar BMD
Osteoporosis - BMP4 gene variant is associated with hip bone density in postmenopausal women
Osteoporosis - Calcium and vitamin D supplements don't prevent osteoporotic fractures
Osteoporosis - Calcium intake modulates estrogen hydroxylation in some women
Osteoporosis - Experts: Osteoporosis not a healthcare priority for patients or physicians
Osteoporosis - Group says bone loss is not a healthcare priority for patients or physicians
Osteoporosis - Ibandronate's antifracture efficacy similar in North American, European women
Osteoporosis - New findings in the area of osteoporosis detailed
Osteoporosis - Vitamin B therapy to prevent BMD loss would benefit small percentage of women
Ovarian Cancer - Aromatase expression detected in some ovarian epithelial cancer cells, tissues
Ovarian Cancer - Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting affects women's choice of therapy
Ovarian Cancer - Early results show response to combination regimen in some refractory cases
Ovarian Cancer - Increase in antibodies to MUC1 associated with reduced cancer risk
Ovarian Cancer - Recent findings in ovarian cancer described
Pain Management - Phase II trial results presented for transdermal 4-hydroxytamoxifen therapy
Pain Management - Study refutes notion that single working moms respond differently to treatment
Personnel - ComfortScan maker appoints new member to board of directors
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - PCO doesn't predispose sisters of PCOS women to lower insulin sensitivity
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Study finds evidence for altered adipocyte function in PCOS
Preeclampsia - Possible genetic predisposition uncovered
Preeclampsia - Recent findings illuminate research in preeclampsia
Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis - Maternal serum screening results don't differ in IVF vs. natural pregnancies
Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis - Noninvasive technology to detect Down syndrome begins clinical trial
Preterm Labor - Oxytocin antagonist barusiban shows promise as tocolytic agent
Product Licensing - Developer of antimicrobial skin products sells worldwide license for $1 million
Product Licensing - Digene, partner, agree to licensing terms for women's health panels
Psychology - Fear increases risk of falling in older adults
Radiology - Shield reduces radiation to female breast during chest CT by up to 73%
Reproductive Hormones - Substance P and vasoactive intestinal peptide studied, expression clarified
Sexually Transmitted Disease - HIV testing, condom use, and STDs among female sex workers examined
Skin Cancer - Fibroepithelioma of pinkus better described as fenestrated trichoblastoma
Skin Cancer - Survey finds majority of women still associate a tan with beauty and health
Skin Cancer - Women's group plans national sun safety program funded by 3M Foundation grant
Sports Medicine - Reports add new data to sports medicine research
Telomerase - Telomerase inhibition via ribozyme targeting hTR inhibits breast cancer
Tobacco Use - Cigarette smoking appears to blunt HPA-axis function
Turner Syndrome - QOL is unaffected by height in young women with TS treated with growth hormone
Type 2 Diabetes - Thiazolidinedione benefits premenopausal women at high risk for type 2 diabetes
Urinary Incontinence - Recent findings in urinary incontinence provide new insights
Urology - Clinical trial finds no difference between SPARC and TVT after 1 year
Uterine Leimyoma - Less invasive procedure for treatment of uterine fibroids is effective
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