Women's Health Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 22nd, 2006
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Breast Cancer - Breast cancer incidence may be associated with larger bra cup size in premenopausal women
Cardiovascular Disease - Analysis of heart failure treatments reveals gaps in care may not be gender-related
Cardiovascular Disease - Heart disease in women with polycystic ovary syndrome may be linked to other risk factors
Cardiovascular Disease - Lipid levels are improved in postmenopausal women with regular consumption of red wine
Fitness & Wellness - Gender difference in sports achievement may be related to exercise frequency
Anesthesia - New research from the United Kingdom and Brazil in the area of anesthesia detailed
Apoptosis - Studies from Canada and the United Kingdom add new findings to apoptosis body of knowledge
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer cell proliferation is inhibited by ritonavir
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer detection by sentinel lymph node dissection discussed
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer diagnosed by SPECT-CT lymphoscintigraphy
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer metastasis inhibited by prostaglandin E receptor EP4 antagonism
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer patient lymph node status predicted by sentinel node biopsy
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer patients spared from axillary lymph node dissection
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer prognosticated by glycoprotein pMQ1
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer radiobiology described
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer risk may not be associated with tubal sterilization
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer survival not predicted by number of histologically examined axillary lymph nodes
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer treatment challenges addressed with radiotherapy
Breast Cancer - Breast conservation radiotherapy boost technique evaluated
Breast Cancer - Findings from Canada, yuqing@bu and the United States in breast cancer provide new insights
Breast Cancer - Findings from Germany and Italy advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Inadequate referrals may be only partly to blame for disparities seen in adjuvant therapy
Breast Cancer - Inflammation markers identify cause of chronic fatigue in breast cancer survivors
Breast Cancer - New findings from France, Switzerland and Italy in the area of breast cancer described
Breast Cancer - New findings from the United States, United Kingdom and Italy in the area of breast cancer detailed
Breast Cancer - New findings in breast cancer described from the United Kingdom, Germany and United States
Breast Cancer - Papillary lesions detected at percutaneous breast biopsy often reveal malignancy
Breast Cancer - Postmastectomy radiotherapy reviewed
Breast Cancer - Provectus successfully completes initial phase I recurrent breast cancer trial objectives
Breast Cancer - Recent findings from the United States, Netherlands; p and Switzerland illuminate research in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Recent findings in breast cancer described by researchers from Norway, and Belgium
Breast Cancer - Reports from the United Kingdom, DK-2100 Copenhagen; jorgen@cancer and United States add new data to breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Research from the United States and France add new data to breast cancer body of knowledge
Breast Cancer - Researchers from Croatia and the United States detail new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Researchers from the United States and Israel detail new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Researchers from the United States, France and Italy describe findings in breast cancer studies
Breast Cancer - Role of axillary lymph node dissection in breast cancer patients studied
Breast Cancer - Studies from the People's Republic of China, Germany and Sweden describe new findings in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Women undergoing contralateral prophylactic mastectomy report satisfaction with decision
Breast Cancer Vaccine - HER2/neu peptide induces epitope spreading in early stage breast cancer
Business Update - Depomed and Esprit announce availability of ProQuinXR 3-Tablet Blister Packs
Business Update - HealthTrust Purchasing Group awards mammography CAD contract to iCAD, Inc., for SecondLook
Business Update - IntegraMed announces affiliation with University of Cincinnati Center for Reproductive Health
Business Update - Synova Healthcare announces launch of Fem-V vaginal infection test to women's physicians
Cancer Gene Therapy - Antitumor prodrug gene therapy is enhanced using a low Km cyclophosphamide
Cancer Incidence - Cancer incidence may be modified by applying cancer control knowledge to all populations
Cancer Prevention - Breast and/or ovarian cancer risk reduction surgery in at-risk women examined
Cancer Prevention - Decrease in oxidative DNA damage seen with extra virgin olive oil may reduce cancer risk
Cancer Research - Reports from Japan, the Netherlands; cjlm and Australia add new data to cancer research
Cancer Research - Researchers' data from the United States, People's Republic of China and India advance cancer research
Cancer Therapy - Dual ovarian cancer therapy is achieved using measles virus
Cancer Treatment - Data from the United States, Italy and Germany advance knowledge in cancer treatment research
Cancer Treatment - Research from Germany, the United States and Japan add new data to cancer treatment body of knowledge
Cancer Treatment - Researchers from the United States report details of new studies and findings in the area of cancer treatment
Cardiology - Researchers from Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom describe findings in cardiology studies
Cervical Cancer - Cancer screening model illustrates reduced effectiveness for extended screening intervals
Cervical Cancer - Cervical cancer cells can be sensitized to rhTRAIL-induced apoptosis
Cervical Cancer - Cervical cancer may be reduced by consistent follow-up after treatment of cervical lesions
Cervical Cancer - Cervical lesion grade linked to p16(INK4A) expression
Cervical Cancer - New research from Taiwan, India and Hungary in the area of cervical cancer detailed
Cervical Cancer - Researchers' data from the People's Republic of China, United Kingdom and Sweden advance cervical cancer research
Cervical Cancer - Researchers' findings from Italy, Austria and the United States advance cervical cancer research
Cervical Cancer - Studies from the United States, South Korea and Canada describe new findings in cervical cancer research
Cervical Cancer - Two cervical cancer therapies prove comparable when measured by oxidative status changes
Cervical Cancer - Urodynamic parameters after hysterectomy are enhanced by bethanechol and cisapride
Cervical Squamous Cancer - Cervical squamous cancer treated with etoposide after radiotherapy
Chlamydia Therapy - Most clinicians adhere to U.S. CDC guidelines for chlamydia treatment
Clinical Trials - Cytokinetics announces clinical trials data to be presented at the 2006 ASCO annual meeting
Clinical Trials - EntreMed's Panzem NCD enters clinical trial in metastatic breast cancer
Clinical Trials - Positive trial data reported for HPV therapeutic vaccine in precancerous cervical lesions
Colon Cancer - Almost one third of colon cancer patients stop chemotherapy, rendering treatment ineffective
Colon Cancer - Colon cancer prospective randomized clinical trials reviewed
Contracts - R2 Technology announces CAD distribution agreement with GE Healthcare
Cytomegalovirus Transmission - Cytomegalovirus infection transmission in infants via breast milk reviewed
Depression - Depression among women may be related to level of modernization in different world regions
Diabetes - Recent studies from the United States and Denmark add new data to diabetes research
Diabetes - Researchers' work from the United States, Italy and Netherlands adds to diabetes body of knowledge
Diagnostics - U.S. FDA approves mobile configuration of digital mammography system
Diagnostics - Vulvar cancer differences in lymph node metastasis size detected by sentinel lymph node technology
Diet & Nutrition - Calcium works if women remember to take it
Diet & Nutrition - Study shows pregnant women who drink less milk have babies with lower birth weights
Drug Development - European Commission issues marketing authorization for Preotact (PREOS)
Drug Development - VIVUS reports total revenue for Q1 2006 of $1.3 million compared to $629,000 in Q1 2005
Endocrinology - Androgen use could help millions of American women
Endocrinology - Gonadal hormones determine sensitivity to central leptin and insulin
Endometrial Cancer - Endometrial cancer treated by different hysterectomy methods have similar outcomes
Endometrial Cancer - Endometrial cancers may not be excluded by thin endometrial echo complex on ultrasound
Endometrial Cancer - Hormone-related gene regulation profiles clarified in human endometrial cancer Ishikawa H cells
Finance - Hologic announces Q2 results; revenues totaled $100,985,000
Finance - Schering AG achieves organic net sales growth of 12% in first quarter
Finance - University of Arkansas researchers receive $2.9 million to study breast cancer vaccine
Gene Research - TNF-alpha induces UPase gene expression and enhances cell sensitivity to 5'-DFUR
Genetics - Data from Israel, the People's Republic of China and Brazil advance knowledge in genetics research
Genetics - New findings from Canada, Japan and the South Korea in the area of genetics described
HIV/AIDS - Reports from South Africa and United States advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS research
HIV/AIDS - Researchers from Japan, the United States and Russia report recent findings in HIV/AIDS
Healthcare - New research from the United States in the area of healthcare detailed
Heart Disease - Research from the United States and Germany add new data to heart disease body of knowledge
Hot Flashes - Hot flashes respond better to medroxylprogesterone acetate compared to venlafaxine
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - HPV-16 capsomeres plus adjuvant elicits increased vaginal Ig levels
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - Incidence of high-risk HPV types is low among HIV-infected pregnant Thai women
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - Unmethylated CpG ODN inhibit HPV16-associated tumors
Imaging - CT and ultrasound are equally valuable in diagnosing pelvic pain in women
Imaging - New MRI guided technique makes fibroid treatment 60% faster
Information Technology - Gynecologic cancer organizations join to make clinical trials information available online
Ischemia - Research from Argentina and the United States in ischemia provides new insights
Lung Cancer - Lung cancer risk may be moderately reduced by use of oral contraceptives
Malaria - Anti-malaria bed nets improved health of mothers, babies in Africa
Marketing - Cytogen and Savient finalize exclusive distribution agreement for SOLTAMOX
Menopause - Bionovo begins patient education initiative to promote better understanding of menopause
Mental Health - Maternal difficulties may increase risk of behavior problems in children
Mergers & Acquisitions - Hologic to acquire R2 Technology, Inc.
Metabolic Syndrome - Researchers' data from the United States and Canada N6A 5K8 advance metabolic syndrome research
Neonatology - The Neonatal Review Group of the Cochrane Collaboration sets future goals
Obesity - Researchers' work from Brazil and the United States adds to obesity body of knowledge
Obesity Prevention - Breastfeeding helps prevent obesity in kids
Obstetrics - Bad behavior in kids is not linked to prenatal cocaine exposure
Obstetrics - Pregnant and nonpregnant women with cystic fibrosis experience similar health effects
Obstetrics - Prenatal exposure to cocaine, alcohol, tobacco all affect children's behavior
Obstetrics - Recent studies from Taiwan and the United States add new data to obstetrics research
Occupational Exposure - Exposure of medical staff to radiation from sentinel node biopsy evaluated
Oncology - Recent findings in oncology described by researchers from Italy and the United States
Ophthalmology - Itchy, burning eyes can be a sign of dry eye syndrome
Osteoporosis - Studies from Italy, the United States and the United Kingdom advance knowledge in osteoporosis research
Ovarian Cancer - Ovarian cancer progression linked to lysophosphatidic acid
Ovarian Cancer - Ovarian cancer therapy with irofulven is associated with retinal toxicity
Papillomavirus - Findings from the United States in papillomavirus provide new insights
Pediatric Obesity - Latina mothers often have inaccurate perceptions of their children's body weight
Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Mentor receives U.S. FDA approval for NovaSilk synthetic mesh product for pelvic organ prolapse
Personnel - Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Tulsa, names Christy Southard executive director
Personnel - Suheil J. Muasher, MD, FACOG, appointed associate professor at Johns Hopkins medical school
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Studies from Germany, the United States and Brazil describe new findings in polycystic ovarian syndrome research
Postpartum Depression - Severity of postpartum depression may be linked to aspects of perfectionism
Preeclampsia - Preeclamptic plasma endothelial cell ICAM-1 expression affected by physiologic levels of glutamine
Pregnancy - Natural killer T cell-mediated pregnancy loss displays gestation stage-dependent mechanisms
Product Licensing - ImQuest licenses series of anticancer therapeutic compounds from Samjin
Renal Cell Carcinoma - Renal cell carcinoma outcome in young adults reviewed
Reproduction - Gene expression at the embryo implantation site analyzed serially
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Risk factors for uterine artery embolization complications identified in recent study
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Vulvar erosive lichen planus symptoms respond favorably to ultrapotent corticosteroids
Spontaneous Abortion - Intravenous immunoglobulin prevented recurrent pregnancy loss
Stem Cell Research - Cytori studies using adipose stem and regenerative cells in breast reconstruction
Stem Cell Research - European Science Foundation says clues to breast cancer hidden inside stem cells
Stress - New research from the United States, Greece and Spain in the area of stress detailed
Thrombosis - Research from Netherlands; m, Italy and Austria in thrombosis provides new insights
Toxoplasmosis - Researchers from Uruguay and France detail new studies and findings in the area of toxoplasmosis
Urology - New findings from the United States and United Kingdom in the area of urology described
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