Women's Health Weekly back issues from September 2008:
Alcohol dependence among women is linked to delayed childbearing.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Alcohol use during the teen years can not only lead to subsequent alcohol problems, it can also lead to risky sexual behavior and a greater risk of early childbearing. An examination of the relationship between a lifetime history of alcohol dependence (AD) and timing of first childbirth ...
Researchers discover how rheumatoid arthritis causes bone loss.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Researchers have discovered key details of how rheumatoid arthritis (RA) destroys bone, according to a study published in the Aug. 22 edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry. The findings are already guiding attempts to design new drugs to reverse RA-related bone loss and may also ...
New data from Keimyung University, Medical Department illuminate research in apoptosis.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from South Korea, "Sanguinarine is a benzophenanthridine alkaloid derived from the root of Sanguinaria canadensis and other poppy-fumaria species, possessing potent antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory activities. In this study, we investigated the ...
Studies by B.M. Tavaresmurta and co-authors describe new findings in bacterial vaginosis.
Sep 04, 2008 ... In this recently published article, scientists in Uberaba, Brazil conducted a study "To evaluate the local immune response in patients with bacterial vaginosis (BV) and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), as assessed by cytokine and nitric oxide (NO) concentrations. Patients ...
Data on breast cancer detailed by researchers at University of Maryland.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "A negative selection method for the enumeration and characterization of circulating epithelial/cancer cells (CCC) in Breast Cancer (BC) patients is described. This manual procedure yields reproducible results of high sensitivity and selectivity ...
Reports outline breast disease study results from University of the West Indies.(Clinical report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... In this recent study, researchers in Kingston, Jamaica conducted a study "To describe the clinicopathologic profile of breast disease in Jamaica. The Jamaican Breast Disease Study is an ongoing prospective, multidisciplinary investigation of breast disease at the University Hospital of ...
Data from S. Skidmore et al provide new insights into chlamydia.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Vulvo-vaginal swabs (VVSs) are not validated for use by the manufacturers of two widely used nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis. However, there is evidence that this type of swab is suitable for diagnosis," scientists in Telford, the United ...
Findings from C.Y. Chen and co-authors provide new insights into chlamydia.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Researchers in the United States conducted a study "To develop and evaluate a real-time quadriplex PCR for the diagnosis of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) and non-LGV chlamydial infections using rectal swab specimens. The design of the real-time quadriplex PCR assay incorporates an ...
Reports summarize ectopic pregnancy study results from W. Henrich and co-researchers.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Ectopic pregnancy is still correlated with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality.(1) 1 Increasing occurrences of sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea and chlamydia), pelvic inflammatory diseases, previous abortions, bitubal ligations, intrauterine devices, assisted reproductive ...
Forbes.com Ranks Simmons College One of America's Best Colleges for 2008.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Forbes.com has ranked Simmons College (www.simmons.edu) as one of "America's Best Colleges" in its 2008 inaugural ranking of undergraduate colleges and universities (see also Simmons College). The list, which will be published annually, ranks 569 of the nearly 4,000 ...
Research reports from Miyazaki University provide new insights into trachoma.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... "In Japan it was reported that about 9% of sexually active female teenagers had Chlamydia trachomatis. Most of them were asymptomatic, which may lead to continuing spread of the infection," scientists in Kihara, Japan report (see also Trachoma). "Like C trachomatis, Mycoplasma ...
Vivisimo's Velocity Search Platform Named Trend-Setting Product by KMWorld.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Vivisimo's Velocity Search Platform(TM) was selected a trend-setting product for 2008 by KMWorld, a leading information provider serving the Knowledge, Document and Content Management systems market. This is the fourth consecutive year the Velocity Search Platform has been selected. The ...
Scientists at University of Oulu, Department of Medical Microbiology publish research in chlamydia.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... Research findings, 'Selective cyclooxygenase inhibitors prevent the growth of Chlamydia pneumoniae in HL cells,' are discussed in a new report. "The effects of the selective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors SC-560 and PTPBS were studied in Chlamydia pneumoniae-infected HL cell cultures ....
Recent findings in psychiatry described by researchers from School of Medicine.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Researchers detail in 'The evolution of hyperprolactinaemia as an entity in psychiatric patients,' new data in psychiatry. "This paper explores chronologically the evolution of raised prolactin levels as an entity in psychiatric patients. Menstrual problems were described in patients with ...
Recent findings from Safdarjung Hospital highlight research in trachoma prevention.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Current study results from the report, 'Potential of a novel polyherbal formulation BASANT for prevention of Chlamydia trachomatis infection,' have been published. "The effect of a novel polyherbal formulation BASANT on Chlamydia trachomatis was studied. In vitro sensitivity testing was ...
Data on addiction medicine reported by H. Kuendig and co-researchers.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Social norms around what is culturally accepted in terms of alcohol consumption and drunken comportment appear important regarding the acceptance of alcohol-related adverse consequences; however, investigations often neglect to consider differences in terms of attribution. This study aims ...
Researchers from Cleveland Clinic detail new studies and findings in the area of adenoma.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "Completion rate is the most commonly used index of quality in colonoscopy, and yet a complete examination is not necessarily a good examination. The ability to detect and treat adenomas is an important component of endoscopic skill, because ...
Studies from University of Pittsburgh describe new findings in aging.
Sep 04, 2008 ... In this recent study, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To examine the extent to which subjective and objective sleep quality are related to age independent of chronic health conditions. Cross-sectional study. The Sleep Heart Health Study (SHHS) is a multicenter study ...
Research from University of Tsukuba yields new data on angiography.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Tsukuba, Japan, " In Japan, there is a symptom commonly referred to as ''Hie-sho'', which is a feeling of coldness or chill in a particular part of the body, and it can sometimes be unendurable. This phenomenon is known to occur more frequently in women." ...
New angioplasty research reported from A. Basile and co-authors.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Catania, Italy, "The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of cutting-balloon angioplasty (CBA) in the treatment of anastomotic stenoses of peripheral arterial bypass grafts. Seventeen patients (12 men and five women; age range 54-79 years, mean age ...
New ankylosing spondylitis findings from H. Bodur and co-authors described.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are chronic, progressive, systemic inflammatory rheumatic diseases that lead to serious disability. The objective of this study was to investigate the demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients with RA and AS who were ...
Researchers from College of Medicine discuss findings in aortic aneurysms.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "This study examined the frequency and nature of incidental findings seen on computed tomography (CT) scans during preoperative and postoperative follow-up in patients undergoing endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR). Between ...
Reports from Paris Descartes University, Medical Department highlight recent research in arthritis.
Sep 04, 2008 ... In this recent report, researchers in Paris, France conducted a study "To analyze the pattern of osteoarticular lesions in patients with sarcoidosis hospitalized in 4 rheumatology departments. We carried out a systematic retrospective analysis of cases with sarcoidosis admitted in the last ...
Recent studies by C.J. Hsu and co-authors add new data to arthroplasty findings.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... " Management for failed hip screw after femoral intertrochanteric fracture is a challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. The unfavorable factors include severe osteoporosis, unstable fracture geometry, improper placement of hip screw, and repeated trauma," scientists writing in the journal ...
Scientists at University of Copenhagen report research in atherosclerosis.(Clinical report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Frederiksberg, Denmark, "A mixture of trans-10, cis-12 (t10,c12) and cis-9, trans-11 (c9, t11) conjugated linoleic acid (CLA mixture) reduced atherosclerosis in animals, thus the effect of these isomers on endothelial dysfunctions leading to inflammation and ...
Investigators at Tokyo Women's Medical University publish new data on atrial fibrillation.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Tokyo, Japan, "The mechanisms responsible for atrial fibrillation (AF) in post-operative Fontan patients are unclear, and the role of catheter ablation for treating AF is not well defined. We present a case of an 18-year-old woman who experienced drug-resistant ...
Study findings from Mayo Clinic broaden understanding of atrial fibrillation.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "Gender and Lone AF. Epidemiological studies report a male predominance in lone atrial fibrillation (LAF)." "Phenotypic differences between sporadic and familial LAF could aid in deciding which cases should undergo family screening ....
New atrophy study results from University of California described.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "Resistive exercise helps prevent muscle atrophy in microgravity, but better exercise equipment is needed. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine if a pneumatic, gravity-independent leg-press device (LPD) provides sufficient force ...
Data on behavior described by W. Verbeke et al.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Ghent, Belgium, "Communicating about the health effects of fish and seafood may potentially result in a conflict situation: increasing intake is desirable because of health and nutritional benefits, but higher consumption may also lead to an increased ...
New behavior study findings have been reported by scientists at Campinas State University.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Campinas, Brazil, "To compare basic findings from two studies on sexual behavior and practices among women and men and their associations with sociodemographic characteristics of this population. Data analyzed were obtained by a questionnaire applied to a ...
Research in the area of behavior reported from York University.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Little is known about the spousal support received by married executive women and the support behaviors that they value," scientists writing in the Journal of Family Issues report (see also Behavior). "This article details the results of a qualitative study of 20 senior and ...
Recent studies from Tel-Aviv University add new data to biopsy.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "To compare the diagnostic power of random endometrial biopsy with hysteroscopy for intrauterine lesions. A retrospective cohort study of 639 women evaluated by diagnostic office hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy (Novak curette) was carried out between 10/1997-6/2000," scientists in ...
Reports outline biotechnology business study results from Amgen, Inc.
Sep 04, 2008 ... In this recent report, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To determine whether warfarin use, assessed at a single point in time, is associated with bone mineral density (BMD), rates of bone loss, and fracture risk in older men. Secondary analysis of data from a prospective ...
Researchers from University of Connecticut detail findings in birth injury.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from the United States, "Up to 34% of new mothers have reported experiencing a traumatic childbirth. Documented risk factors for delayed or failed lactogenesis include stressful labor and delivery, unscheduled cesarean births, and psychosocial stress and pain related ...
New bone resorption study findings have been published by scientists at University of Pisa.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Pisa, Italy, "Alendronate is a bisphosphonate frequently used to reduce bone resorption. It has been used for osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and also as adjunctive therapy for periodontal disease." "The aim of this study was to evaluate the ...
Data on breast cancer reported by S.J. Kuo and co-researchers.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Changhua, Taiwan, "Objectives To evaluate the use of three-dimensional (3D) power Doppler ultrasound in the differential diagnosis of solid breast tumors using a neural network model as a classifier. Data from 102 benign and 93 malignant breast tumor images that ...
New candidiasis findings from Kyushu University published.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... "The purpose of this study was to develop an automated method for detection of the hyperintense ischemic lesions related to subcortical vascular dementia based on conventional magnetic resonance images (T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and fluid-attenuated inversion-recovery images [FLAIR]). Our ...
Research data from Mayo Clinic update understanding of candidiasis.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Researchers in the United States conducted a study "To estimate the efficacy of viewing an educational video in the acquisition of laparoscopic suturing skills. A prospective observational study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2)." "Tertiary care academic medical ...
Data from N. Peer et al provide new insights into cardiovascular disease.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the American Journal of Hypertension, "In South Africa (SA) cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the second leading cause of death, with hypertension (HTN) being the predominant contributor to morbidity and mortality associated with this disease. We ...
New cerebral blood flow research from T. Mantoni et al outlined.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Copenhagen, Denmark, "In non-habituated subjects, cold-shock response to cold-water immersion causes rapid reduction in cerebral blood flow velocity (similar to 50%) due to hyperventilation, increasing risk of syncope, aspiration, and drowning. Adaptation to the ...
Reports outline cesarean section study results from University of Cambridge.
Sep 04, 2008 ... " The relationship between population trends in delaying childbirth and rising rates of primary cesarean delivery is unclear. The aims of the present study were (1) to characterize the association between maternal age and the outcome of labor, (2) to determine the proportion of the ...
Data from J. Heinemann et al provide new insights into clinical trial research.(Clinical report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... "The purpose of this study was to review systematically randomized controlled trials that were associated with cervical ripening. We identified randomized controlled trials that compared the use of Foley catheter, with or without extraamniotic saline solution infusion, Laminaria, or ...
Data on clinical trial research described by G. Saposnik et al.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "The prevalence of stroke in elderly patients has been increasing in recent years. However, limited information is available about the burden of stroke in individuals over 80," researchers in Toronto, Canada report (see also Clinical Trial Research). "We sought to evaluate ...
New clinical trial research research has been reported by J. Rosenthal et al.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Observational studies and clinical trials have shown conclusive evidence that periconceptional folic acid supplementation prevents up to 70% of neural tube defects (NTD). The Honduran government wanted to implement a Supplementation programme of folic acid but needed to assess the ...
Reports from National Center for Injury Prevention and Control advance knowledge in clinical trial research.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "Neuromuscular and proprioceptive training programs can decrease noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries; however, they may be difficult to implement within an entire team or the community at large. A simple on-field alternative ...
Studies in the area of colitis reported from University Hospital.
Sep 04, 2008 ... In this recent article published in the Canadian Journal of Surgery, scientists in London, Canada conducted a study "To investigate changes in morbidity and mortality associated with ileal J-pouch surgery performed during the first 3 years of a single surgeon's practice to determine the ...
New research on compartment syndrome from S. Soltsman and co-authors summarized.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Abdominal compartment syndrome is a consequence of increased intraabdominal pressure. It can be triggered by inflammation, hemorrhage, chemical peritonitis, or prolonged insufflations during laparoscopy," researchers in Poriya, Israel report (see also Compartment Syndrome). ...
University of Athens details research in cystadenoma.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Biliary cystadenomas of the liver are rare, cystic neoplasms of the biliary ductal system usually occur in middle aged women. We report a case of synchronous multiple huge biliary mucinous cystadenomas with unique features," investigators in Athens, Greece report (see also Cystadenoma). ...
Study findings from A.P. Cil et al provide new insights into cysts.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Endosalpingiosis is characterized by the presence of benign glands lined by tubal-type epithelium involving the pelvic and lower abdominal peritoneum and pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes in women," investigators in Turkey report (see also Cysts). "Rarely, cystiflcation can ...
Research from R. Achiron and co-authors yields new data on diaphragmatic hernia.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Tel Hashomer, Israel, " To study tbree- (3D) and four-dimensional (41)) ultrasound applications for the evaluation of fetal thoracic anomalies. Volume datasets of 23 fetuses with thoracic anomalies were acquired with static 3D and cine 4D ultrasound, i.e ....
New DNA research from University of Michigan described.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from the United States, "Sperm DNA damage adversely affects male fertility and contributes to poorer embryo development and lower pregnancy rates. Endogenous hormones are critical to spermatogenesis and maintenance of male reproductive function and likely play ...
Researchers from McLean Hospital discuss findings in Down syndrome.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research published in the American Journal of Pathology, "Endocytic dysfunction is an early pathological change in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Down's syndrome (DS). Using primary fibroblasts from DS individuals, we explored the interactions among endocytic compartments ...
Study findings from N. Coull et al provide new insights into drug resistance.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from London, the United Kingdom, " Symptoms suggestive of genito-urinary infection are frequent reasons for visits to general practitioners and account for approximately 15% of referrals to out-patient urology. The symptoms may be non-specific, and patients can undergo ...
Studies from University of Lyon add new findings in the area of dysplasia.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Lyon, France, " To illustrate and determine the significance of abnormal Sylvian fissure development (or abnormal operculization) in cases in which prenatal cerebral imaging is suggestive of underlying cortical dysplasia. This was a retrospective study of ...
Research reports on electromyography from University of Waterloo provide new insights.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Previous studies analyzing neuromuscular independence of the abdominal wall have involved a participant population with no specific training in separating individual muscle segments. We chose to study nine women trained in the art of middle-eastern dance, anticipating they may have unique ...
Studies from H.A. Chao and co-authors have provided new information about endometrioma.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Ovarian remnant syndrome is a rare gynecologic complication, mostly induced by difficult salpingo-oophorectomy with the residual ovarian tissue on the pelvic side wall. This is a report of a rare case of ovarian remnant syndrome at a port site after laparoscopic oophorectomy and a review ...
New endometriosis study findings have been published by scientists at Monash University.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Clayton, Australia, "Endometriosis is an often painful medical condition in which, in response to hormones associated with the menstrual cycle, the uterine lining grows in the peritoneum and other organs, bleeding into the surrounding organs and tissues ....
New findings from Technion describe advances in endometriosis.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to recent research from Haifa, Israel, "The pelvic uterus-like mass is a rare phenomenon in which an extrauterine mass, comprised of smooth muscle and a central cavity lined by endometrium, is found within the pelvis." "The mass is associated with endometriosis and in ...
Reports summarize endometriosis study results from University of Sao Paulo.
Sep 04, 2008 ... In this recent article published in the European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, scientists in Sao Paulo, Brazil conducted a study "To evaluate the effect of peritoneal fluid (PF) from women without and with minimal/mild endometriosis on progesterone (P) release ...
Research by M.E. Coccia and colleagues in endometriosis provides new insights.
Sep 04, 2008 ... According to a study from Florence, Italy, "Laparoscopy is considered the gold standard for treatment of endometriosis. In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is often used to treat women with infertility associated with endometriosis." "The objective of the study ...
Researchers at University of Bologna release new data on endometriosis.
Sep 04, 2008 ... In this recently published article, scientists in Bologna, Italy conducted a study "To discuss our clinical and surgical experience with 30 cases of ureteral endometriosis. Retrospective analysis (Canadian Task Force classification II-3)." "Tertiary care university hospital ....
Researchers from University of Tokyo describe findings in endometriosis.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Several lines of evidence indicate that the Th2 immune response is associated with endometriosis. Although an increased concentration of interleukin (IL)-4, a typical Th2 cytokine, has been reported in endometriotic tissues, the implication of this for endometriosis has not been ...
Studies from Meharry Medical College, Medical College have provided new information about endometriosis.(Report)
Sep 04, 2008 ... "The purpose of this study was to screen a panel of targeted adenoviruses as vectors for endometriosis gene therapy. Endometriotic cells were obtained from subjects with ovarian endometriomas," scientists in the United States report (see also Endometriosis). "Liver tissues were ...
Studies from Monash University yield new data on enzyme research.
Sep 04, 2008 ... "Cysteine-rich secretory protein 2 (CRISP2) is a testis-enriched protein localized to the sperm acrosome and tail. CRISP2 has been proposed to play a critical role in spermatogenesis and male fertility, although the precise function(s) of CRISP2 remains to be determined," scientists in ...
Study findings on epilepsy are outlined in reports from S. Aullwatschinger and colleagues.
Sep 04, 2008 ... In this recently published study, investigators in Vienna, Austria conducted a study "To study long-term postoperative course and identify predictors for postoperative seizure control in patients with medically intractable temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) associated with hippocampal sclerosis ...