Women's Health Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 23rd, 2005
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Breast Cancer - Long-term passive smoking exposure may increase risk in premenopausal women
Health Behaviors - Nondieters more successful at boosting health than dieters, study finds
Obstetrics - Transvaginal ultrasonography accurately detects ectopic pregnancy
Osteoporosis - Black women have lower fracture risk at all BMD levels than white women
Uterine Leiomyoma - Daily ganirelix treatment reduces volume of uterus and fibroids
Addiction Medicine - Over 4% of pregnant women used illicit drugs in past month
Adolescent Health - Improved abuse screening could improve health of young minority women
Adolescent Health - Study calls for epidemiologic research on GBS vaginitis in postpubertal girls
Adverse Drug Reaction - Meta-analysis is inconclusive about antidepressant use and spontaneous abortion
Antioxidants - Efficacy of tamoxifen augmented rat breast tumorigenesis
Assisted Reproduction - Early embryo sHLA-G expression boosts pregnancy, implantation rates
Breast Cancer - New findings in the area of breast cancer described
Assisted Reproduction - IVF and ICSI compared in sibling oocytes from PCOS patients
Asthma - Navy women have higher incidence of first hospitalization for asthma than men
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Analysis of treatment highlights gender differences in ADHD patients
Awards - $250,000 prize in developmental biology awarded to pioneers in genetic research
Awards - Hand-held rotational core biopsy device wins Medical Design Excellence Award
Breast Cancer - Baylor, company identify new genes in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - New findings in the area of breast cancer detailed
Breast Cancer - Benefits of aspirin continue to astound
Breast Cancer - Breast-conserving surgery compared to mastectomy as primary treatment modality
Breast Cancer - Companies sign reseller agreement to offer CAD system to low volume facilities
Breast Cancer - Diagnostics company updates NMP66 protein program for breast cancer detection
Breast Cancer - Differing preoperative chemotherapy regimens were compared
Breast Cancer - Dosing of phase 1 clinical trial for taxane TPI 287 for breast cancer initiated
Breast Cancer - Recent studies add new data to breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Effect of NSAID use on cancer risk needs more study
Breast Cancer - Efficacy of aprepitant for preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Breast Cancer - Electrical impedance scanning shows promise for early cancer detection
Breast Cancer - Findings advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - High efficacy and low toxicity of weekly docetaxel treated breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Home-based intervention increases survivors' physical activity
Breast Cancer - Reports describe recent advances in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Link between ICAM1 gene and breast cancer metastasis reported in published study
Breast Cancer - More protection from early breast cancer recurring with letrozole, study shows
Breast Cancer - New data confirm early start of anastrozole may prevent breast cancer recurrence
Breast Cancer - Patient accrual completed for dose dense Abraxane study
Breast Cancer - Research add new data to breast cancer body of knowledge
Breast Cancer - Synaptotagmin implicated in human breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - VEGF-D has direct and indirect effects on breast carcinoma cell proliferation
Breast Implants - Fungal contamination of saline-filled breast implants is rare, preventable
Breastfeeding - Peer education boosts number of low-income women who breastfeed
Business & Finance - Acute care company reports first quarter 2005 financial results
Business & Finance - Dental supply company board declares 4 cents per share quarterly dividend
Cancer Therapy - Company issues update on lapatinib
Cancer Therapy - Oral compound may replace intravenous chemotherapy after surgery, data show
Cervical Cancer - Researchers describe findings in cervical cancer studies
Carcinogenesis - Carcinogen-DNA adducts formed in mammary cells treated with benzopyrene
Cardiomyopathy - Heart condition has similar characteristics, outcome in pregnancy or peripartum
Cardiovascular Health - Plantar micromechanical stimulation lowers women's cardiovascular stress
Cervical Cancer - Automation-assisted screening effective in Finnish public health trial
Cervical Cancer - CT-based volumetric calculations compared to ICRU reference-point estimates
Cervical Cancer - Data advance knowledge in cervical cancer research
Endocrinology - Recent findings in endocrinology described
Cervical Cancer - Maryland to require insurance coverage of HPV tests in cervical cancer screening
Cervical Cancer - ORI-1001 antisense oligonucleotide stifles human papillomavirus replication
Clinical Trials - Clinical trial results of drug in prostate, ovarian, breast cancer presented
Coinfection (HCV/HIV) - HCV viremia is associated with drug use in young coinfected women
Colorectal Cancer - Increased vitamin B consumption reduces women's risk colorectal cancer
Obstetrics - Reports add new data to obstetrics research
Contraception - Disparate angiogenesis may create bleeding disturbances in LNG-IUD users
Coronary Artery Disease - Smaller HDL-C particles may partly explain high CAD rates in Asian Indian women
Diagnostics - Company launches next-generation CADstream system
Diet & Nutrition - Adolescent girls skip breakfast more often as they grow older
Diet and Nutrition - Stress, anxiety, fatigue influence women's food choices during pregnancy
Disease Associations - Chronic granulomatous disease deletions analyzed, technique described
Osteoporosis - Studies add new findings to osteoporosis body of knowledge
Disease Associations - Women with fewer teeth tend to have diets that increase CVD risk
Drug Delivery - First stage of proof of concept study for delivery of tanning drug completed
Drug Development - Generic Demulen oral contraceptive tablets approved by U.S. FDA
Drug Resistance - Nevirapine resistance may be higher than previously thought
Drug Resistance - New polysaccharide may help combat multidrug resistance in cancer
Eating Disorders - Reports describe recent advances in eating disorders research
Ovarian Cancer - Researchers' data advance ovarian cancer research
Endocrinology - New findings in endocrinology described
Endometriosis - IL-16 in peritoneal fluid may be a mechanism for inflammation reactions
Environmental Health - No strong evidence of an increased risk of cancer among personal hair dye users
Finance - Behavioral health disease management company announces pricing of offering
Finance - Biopharmaceutical company raises $42.5 million financing, adds 4 to board
Finance - Chronic, morbid obesity-focused company reports first quarter 2005 results
Finance - Dermatology-focused healthcare company reports Q3 financial results, 20% growth
Finance - Diabetes management company reports first quarter 2005 financial results
Finance - Health food company reports record first quarter revenues, sales up 18%
Grants - Minnesota group awards 11 grants for research, secondhand smoke initiatives
Growth Arrest - Epithilial cell growth arrest studied, nuclear organization clarified
Gynecology - Characteristics of women with vulvar granuloma fissuratum described
Gynecology - Diagnostic accuracy of FDG-PET imaging for detecting gynecologic cancer analyzed
Gynecology - Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy used as surrogate to brachytherapy boost
Gynecology - Reports describe recent advances in gynecology research
Gynecology - Vaginal factors compared in women with and without prolapse
HIV/AIDS Epidemiology - Heterosexual route most common means of HIV transmission in Central India
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Alcohol use and victimization predicts high risk sex in cohabiting adults
HIV/AIDS Prevention - Vaginal microbicides can reduce the risk of acquiring HIV in female sex workers
Hepatic Tumors - Uncommon liver tumors occur primarily in women, center reports
Hepatitis B Virus - Murine offspring fare well when pregnant mice receive lamivudine therapy
Human Papillomavirus - Factors linked to cervical cancer in HPV-16-positive women reported
Human Papillomavirus - Higher number of sexual partners related to HPV infection rate in young women
Hypertension - Findings in hypertension provide new insights
Infertility - Mycoplasma hominis may be a predictor of tubal factor infertility
Interstitial Cystitis - Diagnostic and management strategies presented
Intrauterine Insemination - Catheter type doesn't affect outcome
Malpractice Insurance - High cost threatens supply of ob/gyns in U.S.
Medical Devices - Laser companies form strategic relationship, announce SFDA approval in China
Medical Devices - Medical lasers company introduces new system for prostate vaporization
Menopause - ACOG issues newly revised menopause magazine
Menopause - Natural medicines company acquires distribution rights for Remifemin
Menopause - Number of term pregnancies and CYP1B1-4 variant predict timing of menopause
Mental Health - Comfort a cornerstone for many female friendships
Mental Health - Research in mental health provides new insights
Metabolics - FABP-2, APOE, and PPAR gamma genes influence women's triglyceride metabolism
Minority Health - Ob-gyns address health needs of underserved women with new publication
Myomectomy - Factors affecting uterine incision identified
Obesity Therapy - Research in obesity therapy provides new insights
Obesity-Related Disease - Proteomic analysis of skeletal muscle in obese women performed
Obstetric Analgesia - PCEA plus continuous background infusion effectively reduces labor pain
Obstetrics - 17 hydroxyprogesterone not recommended for prevention of preterm delivery
Obstetrics - Cystatin-C & beta trace protein are poor markers of renal function in pregnancy
Obstetrics - Data advance knowledge in obstetrics research
Obstetrics - First semester chorionic evaluation recommended for triplet pregnancies
Obstetrics - Interleukin-10 genotypes carry a risk for recurrent pregnancy loss
Obstetrics - Maternal cells contaminate embryonic tissues from spontaneous abortions
Obstetrics - New D-dimer thresholds per trimester needed to detect VTE in normal pregnancy
Obstetrics - Patient-partner intervention to reduce prenatal alcohol use is effective
Obstetrics - Pregnancy-related mortality in United States assessed
Obstetrics - Study finds large fetomaternal hemorrhage incidence higher than reported
Obstetrics - Suturing technique is ineffective in obese women undergoing cesarean delivery
Oncogenesis - Research add new data to oncogenesis body of knowledge
Oncogenesis - Uterine 3-methylcholanthrene exposure triggers overexpressed oncogene hWAPL
Orthopedics - Lifestyle, not fetal or childhood factors, critical for adult bone health
Osteoporosis - Data advance knowledge in osteoporosis research
Osteoporosis - Low grip strength related to BMD, vertebral fracture in women
Osteoporosis - New drug delivery research holds promise for those with bone loss
Ovarian Cancer - Conservative treatment employed in epithelial ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Consolidative abdominopelvic radiotherapy treated epithelial ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Cyclooxygenase-1 targeted for prevention and treatment of ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Dyspnea occurred during thalidomide treatment for advanced ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer - Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry celebrates 25th anniversary
Ovarian Cancer - Reports describe recent advances in ovarian cancer research
Patents - Patent granted for natural Garcinia cambogia fruit extract for weight control
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Proteomic approach may help classify patients by PCOS etiology
Preeclampsia - Fetal gene in maternal circulation in early pregnancy is correlated with risk
Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis - Noninvasive method of isolating fetal cells from cervical mucus reported
Preterm Labor - Barusiban may be useful as tocolytic agent
Psychology - Obesity in women can be managed by therapy, study claims
Public Health - Homicide-suicide in elders a growing concern
Radiation Sensitivity - Antiviral activity of Cidofovir improved radiation sensitivity in head and neck
Reproductive Biology - Nongonadal leutinizing hormone receptors not needed for pregnancy in mice
Reproductive Health - Consortium reports on young people's reproductive health in St. Petersburg
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Drug developer announces results of treatment of female sexual arousal disorder
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Survey shows sexual health important for well-being during midlife and beyond
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Testosterone patch treats low sexual desire in surgically menopausal women
Skin Cancer - Dermatologist offers advise on precautions to help prevent skin cancer
Tobacco Use - Study says companies designed cigarettes to addict women
Toxicology - Harmful chemicals may reprogram gene response to estrogen
Transplant Medicine - Therapeutic drug monitoring to personalize CellCept therapy is feasible
Tumorigenesis - EBAG9 identified as prognostic factor for renal cell carcinoma
Turner Syndrome - Smaller uterine size found in some patients with karyotype 45,X
Urinary Stress Incontinence - Data: Botulinum toxin type A reduces urinary incontinence
Urogynecology - Modification prevents urinary retention in bladder replacement in women
Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma - Pap smear useful in cytomorphological tumor analysis
Vascular Disease - Ultrasound mapping of saphenous veins helps identify reflux patterns
Weight Management - GNC signs license and supply agreement for rights to satiety ingredient
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