Women's Health Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 27th, 2006
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Allergy & Immunology - Avoiding antigens during lactation may not prevent occurrence of allergies in children
Breast Cancer - Racial differences in breast cancer risk may indicate need for updated risk estimates
Breast Cancer - Tamoxifen-treated breast cancer may influence progression of atypical endometrial lesions
Renal Cell Carcinoma - Risk of kidney cancer is associated with obesity in women
Uterine Cancer - One third of women treated with tamoxifen develop uterine cancer more than 12 months after therapy
Anesthesia - Laryngeal secretions may not be overly affected by topical anesthesia
Anesthesia - Postoperative pain relief is prolonged with intrathecal midazolam administration
Antibiotics - Guidelines are needed for safe antibiotic use during pregnancy
Asthma - Gender disparities are apparent for emergency room admissions for asthma patients
Breast Cancer - Bone metastases from breast cancer may be guided by bone markers
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer apoptotic responses are mediated by adiponectin
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer cell proliferation induced by prokinase-type plasminogen activator
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer cells stop releasing angiogenic factors in response to plant compounds
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer could benefit from use of taxanes as adjuvant chemotherapy
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer detected by evaluating expression based-markers
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer dosimetry achieved with multiple, noncoplanar photon field technique
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer genomic instability might be consequence of hypoxia-associated DNA damage
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer HER-2/neu expression did not differ in African Americans and Caucasians
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer poor prognosis linked to expression of interleukin 11 and its receptor
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer risk linked to CYP19 (TTTA)(n) polymorphism in Brazilian women
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer risk may be associated with modifying effect of CYP17 genotype on lignans
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer survival improved with removal of intact primary tumor
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer survival in elderly women is reduced when radiotherapy is omitted
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer survival prognosticated by extracellular tumor plasma DNA
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer treatment is enhanced by adding goserelin to standard adjuvant therapy
Breast Cancer - Depression in breast cancer patients may not be associated with cancer-related factors
Breast Cancer - Medullary breast cancer is distinguished from ductal breast cancer by genetic patterns
Breast Cancer - Sutter Health launches guide to breast cancer treatment options and issues online
Breast Cancer Diagnostics - Intact begins U.S. multicenter study of Intact Breast Lesion Excision System
Breast Cancer Genetics - BRCT domain characterized
Breast Implants - Breast implant removal by endoscopic transaxillary capsulectomy may offer cosmetic appeal
Breast Tumors - Breast tumor malignancy detected by methylation-specific PCR of RARb2 and RASSF1A genes
Business & Finance - Hologic announces its inclusion in the new NASDAQ Global Select Market
Business & Finance - Ligand earns milestone as Wyeth submits new drug application for bazedoxifene for osteoporosis
Business Update - Epigenomics AG and Affymetrix announce strategic diagnostics platform agreement
Business Update - Tutogen Medical and Mentor enter distribution agreement for breast reconstruction product
Cancer Risk Factors - Evidence linking endometriosis and specific cancer risk is lacking
Cardiovascular Disease - Cognitive impairment before heart surgery is prevalent in postmenopausal women
Cardiovascular Disease - Recognition of gender differences in heart disease should influence treatment strategies
Cervical Cancer - Ovaries can be preserved in patients with stage Ib-IIa squamous cell carcinoma
Cervical Cancer - Repeat cervical screening test is more prognostic if performed at second versus initial visit
Chlamydia - Chlamydial infection may not increase incidence of severe reproductive tract complications
Clinical Trials - OvaRex Phase III trials are fully enrolled
Dermatology - Skin health may by enhanced by long-term ingestion of high flavonol cocoa
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Maternal stress may raise autoimmunity in offspring leading to type 1 diabetes
Diabetes Pathogenesis - Protective insulin-response adaptation may lead to gestational and type 2 diabetes
Diagnostics - Breast cancer proteomics conducted by laser capture microdissection
Diet & Nutrition - Estrogen metabolism may be associated with diet and lifestyle factors
Drug Abuse - Desire for weight loss does not appear related to ecstasy drug use in women
Endocrinology - Studies show testosterone improves women's quality of life but indicates heart disease risk
Epidemiology - Drinking remains at high levels among women of child-bearing age
Epidemiology - Glycemic index database developed for food frequency surveys in epidemiologic studies
Finance - Arbor Vita and Path receive funding for cervical cancer diagnostic
Finance - Dune Medical closes $12.5 million Series B round financing with Apax Partners
Fitness & Wellness - Perception of leg pain during exercise is not influenced by increased self-efficacy
Gene Research - Time-dependent changes influence genetic patterns in the growing placenta
Generic Drugs - Warner Chilcott receives certification notice on filing of ANDA for oral contraceptive
Gynecologic Cancer - Psychoeducational intervention increased compliance with vaginal dilation
HIV/AIDS HAART - Nevirapine resistance decreases survival time associated with NVP-based HAART
HIV/AIDS Pregnancy - P-glycoprotein helps modulate antiretroviral transport across the placenta
HIV/AIDS Risk Factors - Condom use low among youth in Madagascar
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Underuse of antiretroviral therapy is not related to patient satisfaction with care
Healthcare Costs - Online tool from Principal Financial Group helps customers gain control over healthcare costs
Healthcare Coverage - WellPoint, Inc. to cover the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine
Human Papillomavirus & Tobacco Use - Smoking may influence long-term cancer risk by perturbing early immune response to HPV16
Immunotherapy - Dendritic cell immunoregulation demonstrated in experimental vaginal candidiasis
Incontinence - Fecal incontinence is associated more with rectal urgency than with obstetric injury
Insomnia - Sepracor reports Lunesta data presented at Associated Professional Sleep Societies meeting
Leukemia - Childhood lymphoid malignancies protected against by breast-feeding of more than 6 months
Mergers & Acquisitions - Corona Institute for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility expands practice
Natural Products - Cytotoxic Alangium alkaloids isolated from Alangium longiflorum
Obesity Research - Scientists reveal a possible leptin strategy against obesity, diabetes and infertility
Obesity Risks - Obesity-related increases in P-wave/QT dispersion may indicate risk of atrial arrhythmias
Obstetrics - Effective antenatal infection therapies may reduce development of neonatal disorders
Obstetrics - Healthy pregnant women have improved endothelial function regardless of lipid changes
Obstetrics - Hemocidins generation during labor may reduce risk of gynecological infections
Obstetrics - In utero exposure to DDT linked to lower developmental scores in children
Obstetrics - Mice disprove theory of a finite number of eggs in female mammals
Obstetrics - Preeclampsia may be associated with elevated serum iron levels
Obstetrics - Relief of severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy may be improved by tactile massage
Obstetrics - Study examines reasons for elevated Listeria infection rates in pregnant women
Oral Contraceptives - Wyeth receives approvable letter from U.S. FDA for combination oral contraceptive
Osteoporosis - Bone scan results may alter women's perception of their health status
Osteoporosis - Effects of body weight, weight loss, and exercises on bone loss are reviewed
Osteoporosis - Full-length parathyroid hormone is under review for osteoporosis treatment
Osteoporosis - Negative impact of depression on bone mineral density was independent of behavioral factors
Ovarian Cancer - Gestational ovarian tumors are usually nonmalignant and associated with good outcomes
Ovarian Cancer - Increased ovarian cancer survival highlights need for further research on long-term issues
Ovarian Cancer - Ovarian cancer antigen CA-125's complement-inhibiting effect evaluated
Ovarian Cancer - Paracetamol may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by almost a third
Ovarian Cancer - Preoperative CA125 may be useful prognostic tool in stage I epithelial ovarian cancer
Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma - Ovarian clear cell carcinoma prognosis improved with cytoreductive surgery
Overactive Bladder - Antares reports on phase II meeting with U.S. FDA for Anturol, an incontinence therapy
Pain Management - Isoflurane therapy is enhanced with paravertebral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Patents - New U.S. patent awarded for breast lesion excision system previously sold as "en-bloc"
Pediatric Obesity - Studies indicate mother's early puberty is linked to her children's obesity risk
Product Licensing - QuatRx Pharmaceuticals expands women's health products with HSD inhibitors
Public Health - Sexual orientation is linked to mental and physical health status
Public Health - Violence against women is more likely during pregnancy than after delivery
Quality of Life - Chronic Illness Quality of Life Ladder provides reliable predictors for HIV-infected women
Reconstructive Surgery - Mammaplasty-associated capsular herniation repair method described
Reconstructive Surgery - Mastopexy procedure that reduces tension on the closure is described
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Amino acid restriction affects amino acid transport in a placental cell line
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Chronic pelvic pain may signify presence of disease despite normal laparoscopic inspection
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Dysmenorrhea may be effectively treated with modified laparoscopic presacral neurectomy
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Emergency contraception does not decrease reported condom use or increase risky sexual behavior
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Hydro ThermAblator device may provide acceptable treatment for menorrhagia
Sexual & Reproductive Health - In severe emergencies, doctors appropriately performed cesarean deliveries well within 30 minutes
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Magnetic resonance-guided cryoablation is effective treatment for uterine fibroids
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Maternal and embryonic transcripts selectively degraded
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Mood disorders during menstrual cycle may be related to neuroactive steroids
Sexual & Reproductive Health - OTC availability of Plan B in Canada reduces health care costs; U.S. FDA opposed to approving
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Poll finds most Americans support more access to birth control information
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Rectal Chlamydia trachomatis serovar distribution was analyzed
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Seizure drug gabapentin is as effective as estrogen as a treatment for menopause symptoms
Sleep Research - Sleep intensity is increased in women taking a moderate dose of alcohol before bedtime
Small-Bowel Adenocarcinoma - Small-bowel adenocarcinoma diagnostic and treatment challenges discussed
Spine Surgery - Percutaneous vertebroplasty predictors of new vertebral body fracture are identified
Sporadic Cancer - Sporadic breast and ovarian cancer might be linked to germline mutations
Stem Cell Research - ViaCell announces U.S. FDA conditional approval of plans for trial of cryopreservation device
Vector Development - Hypoxia- and radiation-inducible retroviral vectors target breast cells
Violence - Facets of intimate partner violence were explored
Violence - Intimate partner violence adversely affects mental, social, and physical health of women
Breast Cancer - Findings from Finland, Belgium and Poland advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Findings from India, Belgium and the United States describe new data in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - New findings from the United States, Germany and Greece in the area of breast cancer detailed
Breast Cancer - New research from the United States and Italy in the area of breast cancer detailed
Breast Cancer - Recent findings from Japan and Greece illuminate research in breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Recent findings in breast cancer described by researchers from the United States and Poland
Breast Cancer - Research from Italy, France and the United States in breast cancer provides new insights
Breast Cancer - Research from Japan, Australia and the United States in breast cancer provides new insights
Breast Cancer - Researchers from Netherlands; j, Germany and Japan report details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Studies from Italy advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Studies from Sweden, the United States and the South Korea add new findings to breast cancer body of knowledge
Cancer Research - Researchers' work from the United States and Austria adds to cancer body of knowledge
Cancer Treatment - Researchers' findings from the United States, Italy and Canada advance cancer treatment research
Cardiology - Findings from the United Kingdom, United States and Canada in cardiology provide new insights
Cervical Cancer - Data from Norway and the United States advance knowledge in cervical cancer research
Cervical Cancer - Recent studies from the United Kingdom, United States and France add new data to cervical cancer research
Eating Disorders - Researchers' data from the United Kingdom and United States advance eating disorders research
Gastroenterology - Findings from the United States and Germany advance knowledge in gastroenterology research
Genetics - Findings from the United States and Canada describe new data in genetics research
Genetics - Researchers' findings from the United States advance genetics research
Geriatrics - Recent findings in geriatrics described by researchers from the United States and Czech Republic
Healthcare - Recent studies from Canada and the United States add new data to healthcare research
Healthcare - Researchers from the United States and Sweden publish new studies and findings in the area of healthcare
Heart Disease - Data from the United States, Switzerland and Poland advance knowledge in heart disease research
Heart Disease - Researchers from Greece, the United States and the United Kingdom report recent findings in heart disease
Heart Disease - Studies from the United States, Finland and South Korea describe new findings in heart disease research
Herpes - Researchers from Sweden, the United States and Japan describe findings in herpes studies
Incontinence - Researchers from the United States and Argentina publish new studies and findings in the area of incontinence
Obesity - Recent findings from New Zealand and United States illuminate research in obesity
Obstetrics - Data from Jordan, Switzerland and the United States advance knowledge in obstetrics research
Obstetrics - New data from the United States and Netherlands; hbrummen@zonnet lluminates research in obstetrics
Obstetrics - Recent studies from the United States, Finland and United Kingdom add new data to obstetrics research
Obstetrics - Research from the QC H9X 3V9; kristine, United States and Sweden add new data to obstetrics body of knowledge
Obstetrics - Researchers from Canada, Greece and the United States describe findings in obstetrics studies
Osteoporosis - Findings from Belgium and Taiwan describe new data in osteoporosis research
Osteoporosis - New findings from Turkey, Japan and Italy in the area of osteoporosis described
Osteoporosis - Reports from Japan and the United Kingdom describe recent advances in osteoporosis research
Osteoporosis - Research from Japan, Finland and the United States add new data to osteoporosis body of knowledge
Osteoporosis - Researchers' findings from Finland, the United States and Japan advance osteoporosis research
Ovarian Cancer - Findings from Japan, Norway and Australia in ovarian cancer provide new insights
Papillomavirus - Findings from the United States, Germany and South Africa advance knowledge in papillomavirus research
Papillomavirus - Reports from Finland, Germany and the United Kingdom advance knowledge in papillomavirus research
Papillomavirus - Research from the United Kingdom, France and Belgium add new data to papillomavirus body of knowledge
Papillomavirus - Researchers from the United Kingdom, United States and Thailand describe findings in papillomavirus studies
Papillomavirus - Studies from Mexico, Finland and Germany advance knowledge in papillomavirus research
Radiotherapy - New findings from Turkey, Italy and Germany in the area of radiotherapy described
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