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Epilepsy (Seizure Disorder)
Title: Epilepsy (Seizure Disorder)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
Aortic Dissection
Title: Aortic Dissection
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 5/2/2008
Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women
Title: Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women
Category: Health News
Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
Dementia
Title: Dementia
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 4/12/1999 6:17:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/8/2008
Scabies
Title: Scabies
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/4/1999 9:41:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/8/2008
Docs Issue Guideline on Screening for Osteoporosis in Men
Title: Docs Issue Guideline on Screening for Osteoporosis in Men
Category: Health News
Created: 5/8/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/8/2008
Soccer's a Winner for Building Bone Health in Girls
Title: Soccer's a Winner for Building Bone Health in Girls
Category: Health News
Created: 5/8/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/8/2008
Pregnancy: High-Normal Blood Sugar Risky
Title: Pregnancy: High-Normal Blood Sugar Risky
Category: Health News
Created: 5/8/2008
Last Editorial Review: 5/8/2008
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Title: Polycystic Kidney Disease
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997
Last Editorial Review: 5/7/2008
Preeclampsia (Pregnancy Induced Hypertension)
Title: Preeclampsia (Pregnancy Induced Hypertension)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 11/14/1998 4:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/7/2008
Many Ob-Gyn Textbooks Lack Good Info on Breast-Feeding
Title: Many Ob-Gyn Textbooks Lack Good Info on Breast-Feeding
Category: Health News
Created: 5/7/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/7/2008
Doctors Discover Marker for Meconium Passage During Delivery
Title: Doctors Discover Marker for Meconium Passage During Delivery
Category: Health News
Created: 5/7/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/7/2008
MedicineNet Womens Health General
MedicineNet Womens Health General
Next Pharmaceuticals Announces A New Clinical Study Demonstrating Relora(R) Significantly Relieves Short-Term Anxiety In Healthy Women
Next Pharmaceuticals announced the results of a six-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study on Relora conducted on healthy women between the ages of 20 and 50. Relora significantly reduced short-term anxiety compared to the placebo group. The study conducted by Miami Research Associates, a clinical research organization in Miami, Florida, was published in Nutrition Journal, an open access peer-reviewed, online journal.
Births Higher Among Hispanic Women Than Among Non-Hispanics, Report Finds
Hispanic women in the U.S. have higher fertility rates than non-Hispanic women, and unmarried Hispanic women born in the U.S. are more likely to have children than single immigrant Hispanic and non-Hispanic women, according to an analysis released on Thursday by the Pew Hispanic Center, the
Advocates Rally For Paid Family Leave Proposal In New York State
Advocates of a paid family leave law for New York state on Wednesday rallied at the state Capitol in Albany to pass legislation that would provide 12 weeks of paid leave for workers who are on leave to care for an infant or a sick family member, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reports.
California Stem Cell Research Program Approves Statewide Laboratory Construction Program
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine's Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee on Wednesday approved $271 million in grants to build 12 stem cell laboratories at academic and not-for-profit research institutions in the state, the New York Times reports.
Public Citizen Calls On FDA To Withdraw Ortho Evra Patch From Market Over Safety Concerns
Public Citizen's Health Research Group on Thursday filed a petition with FDA calling on the agency to withdraw the birth control patch Ortho Evra from the market because of safety concerns, Reuters reports.
Rapid HIV Tests Highly Effective In Preventing Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission In India, Study Finds
Rapid HIV tests have been found to be highly effective in preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission in clinical trials in India, according to a study published online Tuesday in PLoS Medicine, the Times of India reports (Sinha, Times of India, 5/7). For the study, the researchers used
Denver Post Examines Outlook For Embryonic Stem Cell Research Policy Shift With Next President
The Denver Post on Wednesday examined possible changes to federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research with the next president. According to the Post, stem cell research in the U.S. is "likely to get a fresh look" from the next president, "no matter who it is.
'Telepsychiatry' Allows Nurses To Treat Women With Postpartum Depression
Women suffering with postpartum depression may in future be able to receive psychotherapy from a specially trained nurse over the phone, eliminating barriers to treatment such as distance, time or the availability of a psychologist or psychiatrist.Professor Cindy-Lee Dennis, Canada Research Chair in Perinatal Community Health at U of T's Lawrence S.
Opponents Of Colo. Ballot Proposal Warn Against Unintended Consequences For Physicians, Women
A coalition of opponents against a Colorado ballot initiative that would define a fertilized embryo as a person and extend to it rights and protections under the state constitution said Tuesday that the amendment could lead to a range of unintended consequences for women and doctors in the state, the AP/Denver Post reports.
BiPar Sciences Expands Phase 2 Clinical Trials Of BSI-201, A Novel DNA Repair Inhibitor, In Ovarian Cancer
BiPar Sciences, Inc. announced the expansion of Phase 2 clinical trial programs for its lead product, BSI-201, in ovarian cancer. This is the third major clinical trial of BSI-201 that BiPar has launched in the past 6 months, expanding on on going trials in breast and brain cancer.
Patients, Doctors, Pharmacists Praise Bipartisan House Resolution On Compounded Hormones Containing Estriol
The International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists joined hundreds of thousands of women and doctors in applauding the introduction of H. Con. Res. 342, a bipartisan resolution stating that "the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new policy restricting women's access to medications containing estriol does not serve the public interest" and calling on the FDA to "reverse its policy." Reps. Mike Ross (D-Ark.), Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.), Sam Farr (D-Calif.
Appropriate Treatment Methods Can Prevent Nearly All Risk Of Mother-To-Child HIV Transmission, Study Says
Providing appropriate treatment methods to HIV-positive women during pregnancy can prevent nearly all risk of mother-to-child transmission of the virus, according to a study published online Wednesday in the journal AIDS, the PA/Google.com reports (Kirby, PA/Google.com, 5/6).
AFP/Google.com Examines Use Of Surrogate Mothers Among Gay Male Couples
AFP/Google.com on Tuesday examined the increasing number of gay male couples who are having children through surrogacy services. According to AFP/Google.com, the number of gay couples in the U.S. who have children through surrogacy or adoption is increasing. The
Wal-Mart Adds Prescription Women's Health Medications To Discount Drug Program
Wal-Mart Stores on Monday announced that it is adding several women's health-related medications to its discounted prescription drug program, the Wall Street Journal reports. Wal-Mart pharmacies will provide $9 generic prescriptions for up to 30-day supplies of several drugs that treat breast cancer, hormone deficiency, menopause and osteoporosis (Zimmerman, Wall Street Journal, 5/6).
Bonaventura Reproductive Medicine To Offer Pioneering Test Of A Woman's Biological Clock
Bonaventura Reproductive Medicine announced it will offer the Repromedix's PlanAhead test, an innovative blood test that provides an assessment of a woman's egg supply by combining multiple factors including the measurement of ovary-related hormones AMH, Inhibin B, and FSH. The window of opportunity for a woman to have children by natural conception is dependent upon an adequate supply of eggs, which inevitably declines as a woman ages and her "biological clock ticks.
National Community Pharmacists Association Statement On "Sense Of Congress" Resolution Opposing FDA Restrictions On Estriol Usage
Yesterday H. Con. Res. 342 was introduced by Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark.) and Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.) opposing the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to restrict Estriol (a form of Estrogen), a compounded hormone preparation used by women to alleviate the symptoms of menopause. The action was taken after the FDA sent letters to seven pharmacies in January asking them to cease and desist with the use of estriol.
GE Healthcare Helping Women Lead Healthier Lives, Showcasing Latest Advancements At ACOG 2008
GE Healthcare is featuring its innovative technologies that can enable earlier detection, more accurate diagnoses of health conditions, and personalized treatment plans for women who are pregnant or affected by cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, uterine fibroids and other conditions.
PEPFAR Reauthorization Bills Should Address Increased Risk Of HIV Among Women In Africa, Editorial Says
When reauthorizing the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, Congress should address the "cultural tragedy" that married women in Africa are at an increased risk of HIV, a Kansas City Star editorial says.
Kansas Breast And Cervical Cancer Screening Program For Low-Income, Uninsured Women Runs Out Of Funding
The Kansas Early Detection Works program, which provides uninsured low-income women in the state with breast and cervical cancer screenings at no cost, has depleted its operating funds and will delay almost all cancer screenings until July 1, the Wichita Eagle reports.
Mo. Appeals Court Rules On Challenge To Ballot Summary Of Stem Cell Research Ban
The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals on Friday ruled that part of a ballot summary for an initiative to limit stem cell research prepared by Secretary of State Robin Carnahan (D) is "unfair and insufficient," the AP/Columbia Missourian reports.
McCain To Discuss His Principles Regarding Appointment Of Supreme Court Justices
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) plans to address his judicial philosophy and the principles he would use to appoint Supreme Court justices in a Tuesday speech at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C., the Wall Street Journal reports.
Ob-Gyns Hear Medical Liability Success Stories "Look Beyond Caps" Message Is Echoed
Advocating solely for tort reform in the legislative arena does not get to the root of the medical liability crisis, according to Richard Boothman, JD, chief risk officer for the University of Michigan Health Systems, who presented the 6th Scientific Session-The Donald F. Richardson International Symposium, "Medical Malpractice Reform: Beyond Caps"- at The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) 56th Annual Clinical Meeting. Moreover, Mr.
Benefits Of IUD Extend Beyond Contraception Expert Says
The intrauterine device (IUD) isn't just an effective contraceptive, it also provides some protection against endometrial cancer, according to David A. Grimes, MD, of Chapel Hill, NC, who presented the 3rd Current Issues Update - "New Uses for IUDs: Contraception and Beyond" today at The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) 56th Annual Clinical Meeting. Dr.
Conservative Groups To Send Letter Asking Bush To Revive Domestic Family Planning Gag Rule
Nearly 80 conservative groups have signed a letter that will be sent to President Bush Tuesday, asking him to ban federal funding for family planning groups that provide abortion referrals or share facilities with abortion providers, according to Tom McClusky, vice president of government affairs at the Family Research Council,
Women Who Quit Smoking Quickly Reduce Heart Risk But Lungs Take Longer
Women who quit smoking significantly reduce risk of death from coronary heart disease within 5 years, but impact on risk of death from lung and other cancers take longer.These are the findings of Dr Stacey A Kenfield, of the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, USA, and colleagues in a new study published in the May 7th issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA.
Women's Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today
Latest Women's Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today.
Breast Cancer Response To Estrogen Regulated By Previously Unseen Switch
A tiny modification called methylation on estrogen receptors prolongs the life of these growth-driving molecules in breast cancer cells, according to research by scientists at Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute.The results are published in the May 9, 2008 issue of the journal Molecular Cell.Most breast cancers contain estrogen receptors, which enable them to grow in the presence of the hormone estrogen.
Alternative To Biopsy For Women With Probably Benign Lesions
Radiologists can, with confidence, recommend a six-month follow-up diagnostic mammogram rather than an immediate biopsy for patients with "probably benign" breast lesions, a new study emphasizes.The study found that six-month short-interval follow-up examinations had an 83% sensitivity, which is similar to the sensitivity of other diagnostic mammograms, said Erin J. Aiello Bowles, MPH, lead author of the study from the Group Health Center for Health Studies.
Breast Cancer Tumors Grow Faster In Younger Women
A new approach to estimating tumour growth based on breast screening results from almost 400,000 women is published today BioMed Central's open access journal, Breast Cancer Research. This new model can also estimate the proportion of breast cancers which are detected at screening (screen test sensitivity). It provides a new approach to simultaneously estimating the growth rate of breast cancer and the ability of mammography screening to detect tumours.
Breast Cancer Radiotherapy: A Possibility For Fewer Doses
Breastcancer patients can receive radiotherapy in a lower overall dose, givenin fewer, larger administrations, while maintaining similar tumorcontrol and creating fewer adverse side effects than current therapy.These conclusions come from the United Kingdom's Standardisation ofBreast Radiotherapy Trials A and B (START A and B), and were releasedon March 19, 2008 in Lancet Oncology and TheLancet respectively.
Native Hawaiians, Other Native Pacific Islanders Have Higher Cancer Rates Than Whites, Study Finds
Native Hawaiians, Maoris and Polynesians have higher rates of breast, stomach, cervical and lung cancer than whites, according to a study published in the May issue of The Lancet Oncology, the Honolulu Advertiser reports.
Focusing On Genetic Mutations And Cancer Risk
The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) has announced the establishment of the Frieda G. and Saul F. Shapira BRCA Cancer Research Program. BRCA 1 and 2 are two genes that, when mutated, dramatically increase the risk of breast, prostate, ovarian and pancreatic cancers."I am excited about the addition of this research program to UPCI," said Ronald Herberman, M.D., director of UPCI and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Cancer Centers.
Key To Spread Of Common Form Of Breast Cancer Held In Cells Lining Milk Ducts
When a form of cancer that begins in the milk ducts of the breast invades neighboring tissue to spread to other parts of the body, the cause lies not in the tumor cells themselves but in a group of abnormal surrounding cells that cause the walls of the duct to deteriorate like a rusty pipe, according to a new study led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers.
Cancer Patients Put At Risk For PTSD By Anxiety And Mood Disorders
Breast cancer patients who have a prior history of mood and anxiety disorders are at a much higher risk of experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder following their diagnosis, new research suggests.A study of 74 breast cancer patients at the Ohio State University Medical Center found that 16 percent of them (12 women) suffered from PTSD 18 months after diagnosis.
'Gatekeepers' Of Breast Cancer Transition To Invasive Disease Identified By Scientists
Scientists have made a significant discovery that clarifies a previously poorly understood key event in the progression of breast cancer. The research, published by Cell Press in the May issue of the journal Cancer Cell, highlights the importance of the microenvironment in regulating breast tumor progression and suggests that it may be highly beneficial to consider therapies that do not focus solely on the tumor cells but are also targeted to the surrounding tissues.
Discovery In Second Breast Cancer Victims Questions Use Of Sentinel Node Biopsy With Prophylactic Mastectomies In High-Risk Women
A preliminary analysis of ongoing research suggests that high-risk women with breast cancer who do not have a BRCA1/2 mutation may face a greater chance for developing a second breast cancer than previously thought.
Breast Cancer Haven, London Wins 'Healing Spaces Award'
Sunand Prasad, President of RIBA and Sarah Waller, Director of the Kings Fund's Enhancing Healthcare Environments Programme presented the British Holistic Medical Association (BHMA) Nutri Centre Good Practice Awards on 18th April at the University of Westminster. The competition was for buildings that reflect the ways architecture and interior design can support patients and staff in delivering holistic healthcare.
Gene Variations May Predict Risk Of Breast Cancer In Women
According to a recent study, led by Virginia Kaklamani, MD, an oncologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and assistant professor of medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, variations of the adiponectin gene, which regulates a number of metabolic processes, may increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.
Cytori Begins Breast Reconstruction Study In Europe
Cytori (NASDAQ:CYTX) received approval to begin its European stem and regenerative cell-enhanced breast reconstruction study in breast cancer patients who have undergone partial mastectomy. This is a post-market study designated as RESTORE II. Currently, there is no generally accepted reconstructive technique for partial mastectomy patients despite the fact that breast conserving therapy is standard practice in the treatment of women with breast cancer worldwide.
Mayo Clinic Researchers Discover Novel Approach To Estimate Risk Of Breast Cancer
In a paper published recently, a team of medical researchers from the Mayo Clinic in collaboration with academic colleagues from Myriad Genetics Laboratories, the University of Utah, France, and Australia report on the outcome of a study that analyzes the risk for breast cancer imparted by inherited mutations in the BRCA2 gene. Mutations in the BRCA2 gene have been strongly linked to familial breast cancer.
GSK Receives Positive Opinion For Conditional Approval Of New Oral Breast Cancer Treatment, Tyverb (lapatinib)
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced that the European Medicines Agency's (EMEA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a revised positive opinion confirming the positive benefit-risk profile for Tyverb® (lapatinib), GSK's new oral treatment for breast cancer. The positive opinion recommends grant of a conditional marketing authorisation.The CHMP previously issued a positive opinion for lapatinib in December 2007.
Risk Of Common Type Of Breast Cancer May Be Reduced By Daily Aspirin
Taking aspirin on a daily basis may lower women's risk of a particular type of breast cancer, according to results published in BioMed Central's open access journal Breast Cancer Research. In this large study, aspirin use was linked to a small reduction in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancers. However, unlike in some previous research, aspirin and related painkillers were not found to reduce the total risk of breast cancer.
Early Diagnosis, Treatment Of Lymphedema Enabled By Preoperative Assessment Of Breast Cancer Patients
NIH, National Naval Medical Center, George Mason University study published in journal Cancer demonstrates importance of physicians' shift to baseline measures and ongoing 'surveillance' model for successful management of common, debilitating condition.
BT Test For Breast Cancer Now Covered By Insurance
Provista Life Sciences LLC (PLS) announced it will file private insurance claims on behalf of women who take the BT Test™ and cover 100 percent of the test's cost not covered by insurance. The BT Test is a blood test that assists in the early detection of breast cancer. For women who do not wish to submit an insurance claim, the BT Test is now available at a cost of $295.
Data Show Preoperative Assessment Of Breast Cancer Patients Enables Early Diagnosis, Successful Treatment Of Lymphedema
The preoperative assessment of breast cancer patients for subclinical lymphedema enables clinicians to establish a baseline, which serves to enable the early diagnosis and successful treatment of the debilitating condition, according to data from a five-year study published this week in the online edition of the journal Cancer.
News From The Journal Of The National Cancer Institute
Selecting Patients Based on Genotype May Increase Efficacy of TamoxifenBreast cancer patients who carry the wild-type gene required for tamoxifen metabolism may have comparable risk of recurrence when taking tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor, according to modeling data.Cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) converts tamoxifen into its metabolically active form called endoxifen.
Eradicating Breast Cancer By Attacking The Roots
The lesson learned in eradicating dandelions from your yard could apply in treating breast cancer as well, said researchers from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in a report that appears online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute."It's not enough to kill the dandelion blossom and stalk that appear above ground," said Dr.
RiverStone Journals Launches Organizer For Women With Breast Cancer
Kim Regenhard of RiverStone Journals announced she has introduced a unique guide to help women and their loved ones manage their breast cancer experience. A Survivor's Guide for the Breast Cancer Journey: An Organizer and Handbook for the Newly Diagnosed is a unique combination of planner, organizer and journal. A Survivor's Guide provides women with breast cancer a powerful tool to help manage the emotional, physical and logistical aspects of fighting breast cancer.
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Completes Patient Enrollment In First Stage Of Bavituximab Phase II Breast Cancer Trial
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPHM), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer and hepatitis C virus infection (HCV), announced that it has completed enrollment in the first stage of its Phase II trial of bavituximab in combination with chemotherapy in patients with advanced breast cancer.
Community Breast Center Experience Shows Real World Application Of Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging Has Significant Impact On Clinical Care
Recently published data in The American Journal of Surgery by a group of surgeons from Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Oregon, demonstrates the value of using Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) for the clinical management of breast cancer patients.
Identification Of New Genes Will Help Predict Breast Cancer Patient Outcome
Not a day goes by without a new story about the environment. Although we often consider the environment on a global scale, cells in our body also have to contend with environmental factors. New studies from a team of researchers from the Research Institute of the MUHC and McGill University show that the environment surrounding breast cancer cells plays a crucial role in determining whether tumor cells grow and migrate or whether they fade away.
Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today
Latest Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today.
Births Higher Among Hispanic Women Than Among Non-Hispanics, Report Finds
Hispanic women in the U.S. have higher fertility rates than non-Hispanic women, and unmarried Hispanic women born in the U.S. are more likely to have children than single immigrant Hispanic and non-Hispanic women, according to an analysis released on Thursday by the Pew Hispanic Center, the
Sexual Health Screening Without Mention Of Sex
Young women would accept age-based screening for the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia, but would want this test to be offered to everyone, rather than to people 'singled out' according to their sexual history.In the study, published in the BioMed Central open access journal BMC Infectious Diseases, the Australian women interviewed did not like discussing their sex lives with their GPs.
Fertility Doctors: Studies Suggest Artificial Insemination Increasingly Second Choice
Spurred by recent research, California fertility specialists are edging away from a traditional and well-known infertility treatment -- artificial insemination -- saying newer and improving in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology tends to cost less and work far better in the long run, ultimately saving patients time, money and heartache.
Bonaventura Reproductive Medicine To Offer Pioneering Test Of A Woman's Biological Clock
Bonaventura Reproductive Medicine announced it will offer the Repromedix's PlanAhead test, an innovative blood test that provides an assessment of a woman's egg supply by combining multiple factors including the measurement of ovary-related hormones AMH, Inhibin B, and FSH. The window of opportunity for a woman to have children by natural conception is dependent upon an adequate supply of eggs, which inevitably declines as a woman ages and her "biological clock ticks.
Simple Test Could Calculate Number Of Fertility Years
Women planning to delay motherhood could soon be able to take a blood test to predict their age at menopause to help them estimate how many years of fertility they have left.Queensland University of Technology statistician Professor Malcolm Faddy, from QUT's School of Mathematical Sciences, is co-author of a study with researchers from the Netherlands that looked at the relationship of a reproductive hormone and menopause.
The Effect Of Urologic Disorders And Treatments On Fertility
UroToday.com - The incidence of infertility has been calculated to be between 11% and 30%, depending on prior parity and marital status. In 1991, the World Health Organization estimated the incidence of infertility to be 15%. There are entities that the urologist treat and treatments that the urologist render that may contribute to the significant incidence of infertility.
Human Exposure To Endocrine Disrupters And Semen Quality
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On RCN Resolution To Fully Implement Nice Fertility Guidance, UK
Clare Brown Chief Executive of Infertility Network UK and Chair of the National Infertility Awareness Campaign (NIAC) said 'I am delighted that the RCN have overwhelmingly supported this resolution. The fertility nurses probably have more contact with patients than anyone and are best placed to understand the impact which infertility has on the lives of those affected.
Wall Street Journal Examines New Measure In Fertility Testing
The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday examined a hormone test "gaining wider use" in the U.S. that might provide a "more accurate snapshot of a woman's egg count" compared with commonly used tests in the U.S.
Unsafe Abortion Kills Over 3,000 Nigerian Women Each Year
By conservative estimates, complications from unsafe abortion kill more than 3,000 women each year, according to a new study published in the March 2008 issue of International Family Planning Perspectives. Though abortion is illegal in Nigeria except to save a woman's life, previous research has shown that many women will risk the dangers of a clandestine procedure rather than carry an unintended pregnancy to term.
Growing Human Eggs In The Lab
"Fertility hope for cancer patients," is the headline in The Times. An advance in the method of growing human eggs in the laboratory could "help women and girls to preserve their fertility during treatment for cancer," the newspaper says. Other newspapers also carry the story. The Daily Mail reports that the technology could also be used for women who are infertile and suggests that it will "allow thousands more women to wait until middle age to have children".
May 2008 Highlighted Articles From The Editors Of Biology Of Reproduction
Biology of Reproduction highlightsMother has the final say.For young male offspring who suffer a dominant mother, a brother may be on the way to help bear the burden. And all because of follicular testosterone. A growing body of evidence suggests a maternal influence on sex determination: dominant human females conceive more sons. Grant et al., in an article on p.
Using Semen Cryopreservation To Protect Amphibian Species
A current research project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF is working to optimise the cryopreservation of amphibian sperm. The project aims to protect endangered amphibian species, which can be successfully reproduced using frozen sperm. The African Clawed Frog and the Mexican Axolotl are being used as amphibian models. Throughout the world, almost 2,000 amphibian species are classed as endangered.
Groundbreaking Female Fertility Test Measuring Biological Clocks Launches In Illinois
Fertility Centers of Illinois S.C. has joined forces with Repromedix Corp, the nation's leading diagnostic laboratory for fertility testing, to be the first in Chicago to offer the PlanAhead™ test, a cutting edge test measuring a woman's biological clock.
Yale Fertility Expert Finds Genetic Markers Of An Egg's Maturity
Fertility experts like Pasquale Patrizio, M.D. of the Yale School of Medicine have long been interested in understanding why so few human eggs harvested during in vitro fertilization result in pregnancies. "The two big questions are why so few eggs produce live births and can we one day identify the best one among the many that look alike?'' Patrizio said. "To do so we needed to understand the genetic make up of eggs first.
Schering-Plough Announces Imperfect Contraceptive Use Impacts Women's Emotional Well-Being
Schering-Plough Corporation announced results of a recently completed study showing that non-compliance with combined hormonal contraceptives has noticeable effects on women's emotional well-being, prompted requests for physicians' advice and led to increased use of emergency contraception. Results were presented in Madrid, Spain, and were published earlier this month in Contraception.
Vaginal Progesterone Is Equally Effective In Achieving Pregnancy Outcomes As Injectable Progesterone In Donor Egg Cycles
A retrospective analysis of anonymous oocyte (egg) donation cycles, comparing the pregnancy outcomes between vaginally-administered progesterone versus intramuscular (IM) progesterone injections, demonstrates that vaginally-administered progesterone and IM progesterone achieve equal pregnancy outcomes, according to data presented by Brian Berger, MD, Boston IVF, at the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society annual meeting in Rancho Mirage, CA.
The Strongest Don't Always Get The Girl
Researchers from three universities in California wonder why evolutionhas not created super-aggressive males if it is the warriors that getthe girls. Results from their investigation, which suggests that thereis more to mating than destroying the competition, are published in theopen-access journal PLoS ONE.
24th Annual Meeting Of European Society Of Human Reproduction & Embryology
Reproductive medicine is one of the most exciting scientific and clinical areas. Every month brings announcements of research developments, medical 'firsts', new rulings by regulatory bodies, or ethical controversies - often sparking heated debate among practitioners in the field themselves, as well as ethicists, legislators, the media and the public.
Modigene's Shot In The Arm
No one likes getting jabbed, but for many there isn't a choice. Millions of people get daily injections of therapeutic proteins, a group that encompasses everything from insulin to fertility drugs. The problem faced by patients enduring multiple injections is how to get these therapies to last longer. The danger faced by drug developers wishing to increase "persistence", is that the body will develop an immune response to the molecule, rendering it useless.
Heart Stem Cell Scientist Honored Pioneering Woman Scientist In Keynote Speech
Professor Christine Mummery, one of the world's leading heart stem cell experts, honoured the memory of Dame Anne McLaren in the keynote lecture of the inaugural UK National Stem Cell Network Science Meeting in Edinburgh. Dr McLaren was an early pioneer of the study of embryonic germ cells and her research directly contributed to the development of IVF treatments and stem cell techniques.
Small Molecule MiRNAs Regulate Female Mouse Fertility
Small molecules known as miRNAs, which are generated naturally by the body, regulate the conversion of genetic information into proteins. New data, generated by Jiahuai Han and colleagues, at The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, have now indicated that miRNAs can control the fertility of female mice.The generation of miRNAs is a complex process that involves a protein known as Dicer.
Institute For Progressive Medicine Announces A Natural Approach To Improving Fertility
The Institute for Progressive Medicine (IPM), a medical clinic that focuses on safe, natural and alternative therapies in combination with traditional medical treatments, announced today the clinic's Preconception Care Program. Preconception health care is for both parents and improves the likelihood of a healthy conception, pregnancy and birth for those who are having trouble conceiving or for parent's-to-be who are looking for ways to have healthier babies.
In Recognition Of 30 Years Of IVF, UK
This year's National Infertility Day (NID) conference recognises 30 years of IVF by welcoming as our opening speaker Professor Robert Edwards, who alongside his late colleague Sir Patrick Steptoe was one of the pioneers of IVF. In addition we are delighted to also welcome Professor Andre Van Steirteghem, the pioneer of intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) which gave the chance of a child to those affected by male infertility.
Opportunities And Safeguards - Sir Leszek Backs The Human Fertilisation And Embryology Bill
There's been a heated response to plans to update the 1990 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act which governs all aspects of the artificial creation of embryos for fertility treatment and their use in research. As the debate unfolds in the media, MRC Chief Executive Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, speaks out and expresses his support for the Bill. He also reveals how he reconciles his support for embryonic stem cell research with his Catholic faith.
Fertility News From Medical News Today
Latest Fertility News From Medical News Today.
NPR Examines Shift To Later Age Of First Childbirth In U.S.
NPR's "Morning Edition" on Thursday reported on the increase in the average age at which women give birth for the first time in the U.S. According to "Morning Edition," the "average age of mothers in the U.S. has been steadily increasing," with the current average age of first birth slightly above 25.
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Increase Even If Rise In Blood Sugar Level Is Not Severe, Study Says
Increasing maternal blood sugar levels during pregnancy can cause issues such as high birthweight or a need for Caesarean sections, even if the woman's blood sugar levels are far below the risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a study published on Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Preemie Coming Home In Time For Mother's Day After Mom's Tough Pregnancy, Emergency C Section
Andrea Jaffray has much to celebrate this Mother's Day.May 11 is Jaffray's birthday. It's also the birthday of her husband, Alex, and two of their children, Doug and Ryan.Jaffray also will be celebrating the recent birth of her son, Zachary, who was born eight weeks premature following an extraordinarily difficult pregnancy and emergency C-section at Loyola University Hospital.
When Applying For Jobs Pregnant Women Face Hostile Behavior
Pregnant women may still face judgment and obstacles to getting jobs, shows two recent studies by George Mason University and Rice University professors.The studies, co-written by Eden King of Mason, Michelle Hebl of Rice and their collaborators, explored different interpersonal reactions that pregnant women face in their daily lives. It was recently published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.
Opponents Of Colo. Ballot Proposal Warn Against Unintended Consequences For Physicians, Women
A coalition of opponents against a Colorado ballot initiative that would define a fertilized embryo as a person and extend to it rights and protections under the state constitution said Tuesday that the amendment could lead to a range of unintended consequences for women and doctors in the state, the AP/Denver Post reports.
CEMACH Release: Stillbirths Not On The Decline But Improvement Seen In Neonatal Death Rates
New findings from the CEMACH Perinatal Mortality 2006 report show that the stillbirth rate in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is not decreasing but there have been some improvements in the neonatal death rate. In particular, the number of babies dying from twin pregnancies has declined. In 2006, the stillbirth rate was 5.3 per 1000 total births, the perinatal mortality rate was 7.9 per 1000 total births and the neonatal mortality rate was 3.
Too Much Or Too Little Weight Gain Poses Risks To Pregnant Mothers, Babies
Women who gain more or less than recommended amounts of weight during pregnancy are likely to increase the risk of problems for both themselves and their child, according to a new report by the RTI International-University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Evidence-based Practice Center.The report, which was supported by the U.S.
Survival Of Extremely Premature Babies Is Not Improving With Modern Medicine
Just a week before the House of Commons is projected to debate the timelimit on abortion in the United Kingdom, a study has been released thatindicates that over the past 12 years, no improvement has been seen inthe survival rates of babies born before 24 weeks gestation, thecurrent legal limit for abortion in the country. According to theauthors of the study, published on BMJ.
AFP/Google.com Examines Use Of Surrogate Mothers Among Gay Male Couples
AFP/Google.com on Tuesday examined the increasing number of gay male couples who are having children through surrogacy services. According to AFP/Google.com, the number of gay couples in the U.S. who have children through surrogacy or adoption is increasing. The
Infants At Risk For Birth Problems When Mothers' Blood Sugar Levels Are Raised
Pregnant women with blood sugar levels in the higher range of normal - but not high enough to be considered diabetes - are more likely than women with lower blood sugar levels to give birth to babies at risk for many of the same problems seen in babies born to women with diabetes during pregnancy, according to a study funded in large part by the National Institutes of Health.
Wall Street Journal Examines Unplanned Pregnancy Among Older Women
Wall Street Journal columnist Johanna Bennett on Saturday examined unplanned pregnancies among older women in the U.S. and related health risks. According to Bennett, it is "not clear" how many women older than age 44 become pregnant because there is "little data" collected nationwide on pregnancy, abortion, miscarriages or contraceptive use among the group.
Benefits Of IUD Extend Beyond Contraception Expert Says
The intrauterine device (IUD) isn't just an effective contraceptive, it also provides some protection against endometrial cancer, according to David A. Grimes, MD, of Chapel Hill, NC, who presented the 3rd Current Issues Update - "New Uses for IUDs: Contraception and Beyond" today at The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) 56th Annual Clinical Meeting. Dr.
Asthma Attacks Early In Pregnancy Put Baby At Greater Risk Of Birth Defects, New Research Suggests
Uncontrolled asthma during the first trimester of pregnancy greatly increases the risk of birth defects in babies, according to new research to be published in the June issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
The Future Of Health Care Ob-Gyns Get Lesson On What's Driving Reform
Spiraling health care costs and the imperative to improve patient safety and quality performance represent the most important issues on the US health care agenda, according to Gail Wilensky, PhD, a leading health care economist, who delivered the Samuel A. Cosgrove Memorial Lecture, "The Future of Health Care," during the opening session of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) 56th Annual Clinical Meeting.
Can HIV Transmission In Pregnancy In Low Income Settings Be Prevented With Round The Clock Rapid Testing In Labor?
The World Health Organization has reported that over 500,000 children under 15 years of age become infected with HIV every year, mainly through mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding (MTCT). Transmission around the time of birth can be prevented with antiretroviral drugs and safer delivery and feeding practices. However, in many low-income settings a woman may have few opportunities for HIV testing before she goes into labor.
Having A Drink During Pregnancy Is Common For French Women
More than half of women in France continue to drink alcohol during their pregnancies, according to a new French study. However, the researchers also found that most of these women are uninformed about the risks to their babies' health.
Pregnant With A Job? Your Top 10 Questions Answered
Being pregnant with a job is hard work. Not only is there that extra weight to carry around, but planning a happy and healthy pregnancy involves navigating tricky issues like scheduling your doctor's visits, whether it's safe to travel, and how to deal with morning sickness.Two physicians at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center answer 10 frequently asked questions by women juggling a job and a pregnancy.
Study Shows Perils Of Smoking And Pregnancy
New research to be published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has found significant association between smoking during pregnancy, endothelial dysfunction and growth restriction in the unborn baby. Endothelial dysfunction can lead to reduced dilation of blood vessels, inflammation of the vascular wall and an increase in the incidence of blood clots.
Rise In Births To Teens Worrisome-ACOG Encourages Support Of The National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) urges Congress to shift funding from abstinence-only sex education to comprehensive, age-appropriate programs for all teens, and advocates access to contraceptive services for all reproductive-age women. "Teen pregnancy is a problem that's not going away, and it's time to reevaluate which strategies are working and which are not.
Women's Health, Obstetric And Neonatal Nurses Fight Domestic Violence; AWHONN Partners With House Of Ruth Los Angeles
The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) announced its new charity initiative, called Caring Through Sharing. For 2008, AWHONN has adopted the House of Ruth in Los Angeles, the host city of its June 2008 Convention. AWHONN members and staff will donate items such as strollers, clothes, toys, towels and other household goods to help the women and children at the House of Ruth.
Heart Disease Biomarker C-Reactive Protein Is Elevated 30 Years Following A Pregnancy Complicated By Eclampsia
C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammatory marker associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, was found to be elevated even 30 years after a pregnancy distinguished by eclampsia, according to a University of Pittsburgh-affiliated Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) study (now online) in Hypertension, a journal of the American Heart Association.
American Dental Association Stresses Good Oral Health During Pregnancy
With Mother's Day around the corner, the American Dental Association (ADA) wants to remind mothers-to-be that maintaining good oral health is an important part of overall health, especially during pregnancy. Research suggests there may be an association between maternal gum disease and pre-term birth and low birth weight babies. In addition, a recent study says that pregnant women with gum disease may be more likely to develop gestational diabetes.
Safety Improved By Childbirth Training Change
Relatively inexpensive interventions were effective in helping health care providers in Latin America improve the way they treat mothers during labor and delivery, reducing bleeding and sometimes saving lives of women during childbirth, according to a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health study released in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Women With Family History Of Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Hernia, At Greater Risk Of Uncomfortable Gynecological Condition
Pelvic organ prolapse - a tear or weakness in a woman's pelvic floor muscles that allows her internal organs to fall outside the body - runs in families, a new Saint Louis University study finds.Women with a family member who has had a hernia or prolapse - two conditions that cause internal organs to protrude through a body opening - are more likely to develop prolapse themselves, says Mary McLennan, M.D.
Family, Friends Determine If Women Breast Feed
The opinions of family and friends appear to be the most significant factor in whether low income mothers breast feed their children.That's the central finding from a study by researchers at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas Tech University in Lubbock, and the JPS Health Network in Fort Worth.
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New Tool for Mammography Can Help Detect Breast Cancer More Effectively
April, 2002
The government re-affirmed the importance of early breast cancer detection
with its recent update to guidelines recommending that women age 40 and older
have mammograms. A new computer-aided tool can make mammograms even better by
highlighting potential areas of concern, and ultimately increasing early
detection.
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Drinking Purple Grape Juice Reduces Breast Cancer Cell Growth in Animal Study
April, 2002
A new study finds that drinking purple grape juice reduces breast cancer
cell growth in animal study.
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Stress and the Expectant Working Mom
April, 2002
For nearly one million working women who become pregnant each year,
juggling stress in the workplace along with stress that comes with being
pregnant can be a tall order. First among them is how to work and manage
a healthy pregnancy at the same time.
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