http://www.womenshealthprofessional.com en-us Copyright 2004, Health Resources Publishing, Inc. dbrateris@mac.com Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:22:41 EST Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:22:41 EST News WebObjects 5.2.3 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=598 Post-menopausal women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) gain significant improvements in quality of life, found a recent WISDOM study. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=597 A survey of nearly 7,500 women of reproductive age found women of reproductive age borrow and share prescription medications, this is a common practice among more than one-third of this population, according to a report published online in Journal of Women's Health. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=596 Women with gestational diabetes are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with almost 20 percent of women developing the condition within nine years of pregnancy, found a study of 659,000 women. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=594 From the internet to word of mouth to commercials on T.V., there are plenty of ways to market healthcare to women; but what is the most effective way to grab them and pull them towards one particular program over the competition? Learn from our other successful marketing strategies and start with the human touch. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=595 Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can improve the health related quality of life of older women, according to recent research, “Research paper: Health related quality of life after combined hormone replacement therapy: randomized controlled trial." Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=593 Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced more than $1 million in Ticket for the Cure grants to 52 Illinois local health departments and community organizations, for breast cancer education and supportive services for breast cancer victims and their families. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=592 Low melatonin levels are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, according to a case-control study. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=590 Scientists at the University of Liverpool have identified an enzyme that could be responsible for endometriosis, a common cause of pelvic pain in women. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=589 Clinical trials hoping to identify a vaginal microbicide that is both safe and effective against HIV have all but skirted questions befitting the evaluation of an approach intended primarily for sexually active women of childbearing age: What if a woman becomes pregnant while using a product? Can exposure to a product, especially early in pregnancy, pose a risk to the developing fetus? Does pregnancy affect how a particular microbicide is supposed to work? Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=588 The contraceptive pill may disrupt women's natural ability to choose a partner genetically dissimilar to themselves, research at the University of Liverpool has found. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=587 The Preeclampsia Foundation will be hosting Saving Grace: A Night of Hope, its 4th annual dinner and awareness program in Washington D.C., September 20, 2008. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=586 Minority women and men who perceived discrimination from their health care providers were less likely to be screened for colorectal or breast cancer, according to a recent study. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=585 Northwestern University received a $1.6 million grant form the W.M. Keck Foundation to better understand the reproductive process of the maturing zygote. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=584 Womens market in healthcare is profitable yet rarely attended to appropriately, with old school thoughts of pink backgrounds and smiling babies. Get an edge, by building a Website, e-mailing patients and tapping into their concerns, the Internet has proven to be a valuable marketing strategy. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=583 Two hormone-like compounds linked to the consumption of soy-based foods can cause irreversible changes in the structure of the brain, resulting in early-onset puberty and symptoms of advanced menopause in research animals, according to a new study by researchers at North Carolina State University. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=582 A new study by researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) reveals that cranberry juice changes the thermodynamic properties of bacteria in the urinary tract, creating an energy barrier that prevents the microorganisms from getting close enough to latch onto cells and initiate an infection. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=581 Women who experience migraine with aura appear to be at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke if they have a certain gene, according to a recent study. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=580 Nearly half of women treated for breast cancer did not know that their odds of being alive after five years are roughly the same whether they undergo mastectomy or breast conserving surgery; minority women were even less likely to be aware of this important factor of their treatment decision, according to a study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=579 Estrogen treatments may sharpen mental performance in women with certain medical conditions, University of Florida researchers suggest that recharging a naturally occurring estrogen receptor in the brain may also clear cognitive cobwebs Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=578 A pain-relieving gel may reduce the breast discomfort some women experience during mammography exams, according to the results of a clinical trial. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=577 Grant giving exceeded $45 million in 2007 and 2008 looks to surpass last year's total as the fight against breast cancer and domestic violence gains recognition and momentum from the Avon Foundation. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=576 Sleep patterns in middle-aged women can increase their risk for stroke, researchers have found. The greatest increase in stroke risk, 70 percent, was noted among women who slept nine hours or more per night, according to their report in the medical journal, Stroke. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=575 Women who breastfeed for longer have a smaller chance of getting rheumatoid arthritis, suggests a recent study. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=574 Researchers at the University of British Columbia have been awarded a grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) to further their work on a vaccine for Chlamydia, one of the most common yet least visible sexually transmitted diseases in the world. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=573 Vaginal microbicides currently in clinical trials may a weapon that will protect women against infection from HIV. Yet, under likely circumstances, these microbicides may be of more benefit to men than women, according to a new UCLA AIDS Institute study. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=572 Researchers at the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry have uncovered the health benefits of aspirin in the fight against osteoporosis. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=571 Study findings have discovered how to prevent Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission during breastfeeding, to keep infected children at a minimum. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=570 The Cleveland Clinic will be hosting the Fibroid Summit 2008, inviting all OB/GYNs and Radiologists to learn more on the latest care techniques September 25-27, 2008. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=569 Researchers have shown that it is possible to stimulate a woman's ovaries to produce eggs for collection during the final phase of the menstrual cycle. The finding offers the chance for more women who have been diagnosed with cancer to restore their fertility following chemotherapy or radiotherapy -- cancer treatments that can seriously damage the ovaries, often permanently. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=568 Complementary medicines can help mild depression and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Not all dietary supplements and "alternative" products are harmless though, the German Institute urges consumers to be more critical of health claims. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=567 Women may respond less favorably than men to cardiovascular disease (CV) drug-treatments for enlarged heart, according to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center physician-scientists. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=559 Join Women's Health Professional for an audio conference and webinar designed to educate those working in a woman's health program on how to market and promote their program to their audience through tips and case studies. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=566 The Pink Ribbon Program offers women a chance at a true recovery after surviving breast cancer, said Doreen Puglisi, founder of the specialized Pilates workout. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=565 The Deborah E. Powell Center for Women’s Health hosts the fifth annual Women's Health Research Conference covering hot topics in reproductive health, deadline for abstract submissions is August 4,2008. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=564 When asked to choose between the odor of beer and an unpleasant odor, children of mothers classified as 'Escape drinkers' were more likely than children of Non-escape drinkers to choose the unpleasant odor, according to a study by the Monell Chemical Senses Center; researchers said the way children respond to the smell of alcoholic beverages is related to their mothers' reasons for drinking. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=563 Since screening for cystic fibrosis (CF), in both parents and newborns, became an adopted health measure there has been a decline of reported cases, according to researchers at the New England Newborn Screening Program (NENSP) of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=562 Large variations among hospitals persist in the quality of maternity and cardiac care for women, according to a new study released by HealthGrades, an independent healthcare ratings organization. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=561 Presented at an Endocrine Society meeting, researchers have discovered a new family of agents that inhibit the growth of estrogen-dependent breast cancer cells, the discovery is inspiration for new drugs to combat estrogen-dependent breast cancers. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=560 Responding to reported deaths caused by vaginal use of RU-486's companion drug misoprostol, when the drug is only approved for oral use, sparked a preliminary study by the University of Michigan (U-M) Health System to determine the drugs role in undermining the body's immune response. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=558 A new study provides the most direct evidence that there exists a causal link between smoking during pregnancy and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=557 The Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) is pushing for support of the Women's Health Office Act (WHOA) insuring women's health remains represented and a permanent priority in government. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=556 The Southern Medical Association will be hosting the 19th Annual Conference: Focus on the Female Patient, July 20-24 2008, discussing new issues in women's health, updates on treatments and guidelines as well as examine diagnostic procedures and therapeutic protocol; deadline for registration is June 19. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=555 According to a recent survey conducted by the National Headache Foundation (NHF), 94 percent of women said they suffer from headaches before, during, or immediately after their menstrual cycles. However, over half of the respondents also reported never having discussed menstrual migraines with their healthcare professional. The NHF is raising awareness this month, encouraging women to become educated about this treatable condition. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=554 An updated Clinician's Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) still cites postmenopausal women as the riskiest but has added men to the list of most vulnerable populations. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=553 A thiazide-type diuretic is the best first-choice drug for hypertensive patients, according to a University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston study. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=552 New research shakes the theory of calcium supplements protecting against vascular disease, questioning if the benefits to bone health outweighing increased risks of heart attacks in healthy postmenopausal women. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=551 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed major revisions to the physician labeling for prescription drugs (including biological products) to provide better information about the effects of medicines used during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=550 A low dose of aspirin on alternate days can cut the risk of developing asthma among women, suggests study. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=549 A recent study shows that pre- and post-operative assessments of breast cancer patients by physical therapists allow for early diagnosis and successful treatment of lymphedema. Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=548 Studies presented at the American Society for Nutrition's annual meeting at Experimental Biology symposium discussed new infant feeding studies that used methodology such as randomized clinical trials (involving breastfeeding promotion) as well as sibling pairs analysis. These studies may offer new insights into possible associations between infant feeding and health outcomes such as obesity. Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=547 A follow up study of participants in the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial has found that women who were taking the combined hormone therapy of estrogen plus progestin may have an increased risk of cancer since the intervention was stopped, compared to participants in the trial’s placebo group, according to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill professor Dr. Gerardo Heiss. Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=546 Trying to shake the perception that women are comfortable disclosing their sexual history with doctors, Australian women prefer to have an age-based screening for the sexually transmitted infection (STI) chlamydia, rather than a screening based on risk, according to study. Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=545 Girls and young women who exercise regularly between the ages of 12 and 35 have a substantially lower risk of breast cancer before menopause compared to those who are less active, new research shows. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=544 Using data from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trials on hormone replacement therapy, a new study found that there were no significant differences in the risk of developing Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)or the severity of RA between postmenopausal women who were on hormone replacement therapy and those who took placebos. Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=543 Stress effects the immune system to worsen symptoms of endometriosis, proves new study testing the effects of stress on rats induced with edometriosis. Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=542 Most women wish to have a child birth free of drugs and free of pain of course, but can the two co-exist? Researchers say mothers need to be educated on the reality of pain before making the decision to leave the pain-killers behind. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=539 Women’s perception of their cancer risk appears to vary by race and may affect how likely they are to undergo screenings, particularly for colon cancer, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=540 Viral Infections are thought to cause high blood pressure during pregnancy and health complications associated with high blood pressure along with pre-term birth, found researchers at Adelaide's Women's & Children's Hospital and the University of Adelaide, Australia. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=538 This mother's day, May 11, kicks off the 9th annual National Women's Health Week, womenshealth.gov of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offers some suggestions for you and your community. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=536 A middle-aged woman's chance of having a stroke nearly doubled in the past year, a study by the American Heart Association linked the rise in women's weight to the rise in reported strokes. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=535 According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), women who smoke even a month before becoming pregnant are putting their babies at risk for developing heart disease. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=534 The frequency of migraines may determine whether your risk of a stroke and heart attacks, according to a study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=533 The environment surrounding breast cancer cells plays a crucial role in determining whether tumor cells grow and migrate or whether they fade away, according to a study by the Research Institute of the MUHC and McGill University. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=532 Studies on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) were presented at the 2008 National STD Prevention Conference, where a study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced one out of four teenage girls are infected with a STD. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=531 Latest study points out a woman's diet effect on which sex she will give birth to, higher fats and energy will make a boy, and lower calories produces a girl, according to researchers at the Universities of Exeter and Oxford. The findings may help explain the falling birth-rate of boys in industrialized countries, including the UK and US, said researchers. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=530 Recurrent low-grade serous carcinoma, a rare type of ovarian cancer, is less sensitive to chemotherapy and therefore more difficult to treat than more common high-grade ovarian cancers, the trouble may be in the grading, suggests researchers from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=529 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of Los Angeles, California received a gift of $5 million to establish the Barbra Streisand Women's Cardiovascular Research and Education Program. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=528 Advanced Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology Institute, LLC is offering a free seminar for individuals and/or couples wondering why it's hard for them to get pregnant. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=527 According to a recent study, older women are at risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) not because of how healthy their heart is, but how healthy their kidneys are, the worse they are at filtering impurities from the blood, the higher the risk of SCD. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=526 Women with uterine fibroid tumors have many options to treat their condition, many of them include removing the uterus or surgery that could cause pregnancy problems in the future. Center for Women's Care at SightLine Health in Atlanta, Georgia now offers exablation, that not only has a high success rate but also preserves the uterus for future pregnancies. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=525 When it comes to depression, women doctors tend to be more linked with their female patients when identifying depressive symptoms and risks compared to male doctors who may not be as connected, according to a recent survey conducted by the Society for Women’s Health Research, a Washington, D.C. based advocacy organization. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=524 Researchers found a link between anemia developed during chemotherapy and local recurrence of breast cancer, with nearly three times the risk for those with anemia then those without. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=523 The North Carolina Triad Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure awarded 15 grants totaling $545,808 to bring screening and treatments to the uninsured and the underinsured. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=522 Adding a prop to your yoga routine has been found to increase confidence and decrease falls in women over the age of 65, said a Temple University Gait Study Center study. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=517 Physicians are more likely to discuss tobacco use over drug and alcohol and women's cholesterol tends to be higher if they have had a preterm pregnancy, those two studies stood out at the 55th annual meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation (SGI). Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=521 An airborne allergen has been discovered to pass through breast milk from mother to child, protecting babies against allergic asthma. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=520 Although endometriosis is the most commonly diagnosed uterine disorder, approximately 87 percent of women in the U.S. with the painful disease still go undiagnosed each year. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=519 Not only does the Pill protect you from unplanned pregnancies, but a new study by Oxford University says it protects users from ovarian cancer. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=518 A gene has been discovered that not only is associated with women being shorter in height, but it also is linked with living a longer life, say 90-years-old, scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have found. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=516 Normally eggs are fertilized then frozen to guarantee success when ready to be implanted, Pacific Fertility Center (PFC) has moved the process forward to freezing eggs unfertilized and successfully warming, fertilizing and implanting when the woman is ready to have a child. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=515 A recent study suggests the higher levels of estrogen may determine a recurrence rate of breast cancer, women whose breast cancer came back after treatment had almost twice as much estrogen in their blood than did women who remained cancer-free – despite treatment with anti-estrogen drugs in a majority of the women. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=514 The New York Methodist Hospital recently established an Institute for Women’s Health to take care of all birthing and gynecological needs. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=513 Study shows pregnancy outcomes for women with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis differ from those without these chronic digestive diseases, leading the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) to offer a series of educational chats to help expecting mothers. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=512 Researchers discovered while investigating risk factors for stable angina that men may have a higher rate of heart attacks, but stable angina is 20 percent more prevalent in women, according to a 31-country study. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=511 New research shows women's breast cancer tends to be more aggressive and reoccurring among heavier women. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=510 Scientists find particular bacterias can not only lower the levels of vaginal HIV, but can make it more difficult to spread the disease. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=508 A new study measures the possible link between a woman's experienced stress and progression of cervical cancer due to infection of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=507 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to remove the hormone estirol from estrogen medications, leaving many coalitions of gynecologists, internists and allergists asking why the hormone has been removed. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=506 Women may experience hot flashes in the middle of the night as they transition into menopause, researchers say that might not be what is causing a restless night. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=505 National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness day is March 10, to raise young women's interest of the threat HIV/AIDS poses to them, with the theme for 2008 as, "Honoring Our Sisters: Women Living with HIV/AIDS". Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=504 The National Institutes of Health has awarded the urogynecology department at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) $1.2 million in grants to conduct a study of pelvic floor injury in women. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=503 A new study connects extreme stressful events experienced by mothers during their first trimester with children developing schizophrenia. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=502 Five Illinois universities were awarded 14 Ticket for the Cure grants totaling $1.5 million to find new methods to detect, prevent, screen and treat breast cancer. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=501 Go Red For Women campaign is calling for heart health stories across the country, trying to find the “Heart” of 2008. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=500 Blue Cross of California has launched a maternity depression program that provides new moms with screening, education and support to help identify postpartum depression (PPD) early and offer treatment. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=499 Efforts to ban “drive-through” mastectomies by passing the bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2007, were met at a Capitol Hill press conference by Lifetime, Senators, House Representatives, celebrities and 20 million signatures. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=498 Women are more and more drifting away from consulting physicians and family when it comes to choosing birth control, finding the answers they need online. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=497 Caffeine intake has been associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, a new study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of research shows women who consume caffeine daily are two times more likely to miscarry than those who stay away from caffeine. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=496 New study shows it may be harder for women with a higher body mass index (BMI) to conceive, with decreasing chances with for pound she puts on. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=495 The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Women's Health Expo will be held May 23-29, 2008, in Boston. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=494 New study by the University of Michigan (UM) Comprehensive Cancer Center says only a third of patients with breast cancer discuss reconstruction with their surgeons before initial surgery Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=493 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) awarded over $7 million to 15 new and continuing programs nationwide to expand research careers in in women's health. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=492 A new risk analyst approach to pregnancy lowers cesarean delivery rates, according to new study by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=491 A state-by-state report card on women's health reveals that nationally the goal to improve women's health is not being met, with no states redeeming a “satisfactory” grade and 11 states failing. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=490 With an estimated 329,000 hip fractures a year in the U.S., the University of California Davis constructed a study to find predictors to identify hip fractures, finding the risk of hip fractures for postmenopausal women. Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=489 Medicare won't reimburse screenings for women over 65-years-old to prevent an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), new study shows the screening could save thousands of womens lives. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=488 Women who were treated fir pre-cancerous lesions may still be at risk up to 25 years later of developing invasive cancer of the cervix or vagina, said study. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=487 Teen birth rate rose 3 percent in 2006 ending the 14-year downward trend, according to statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=486 The surgeon general since 1981 has advised against any alcohol consumption during pregnancy, recently debate has struck on whether women should completely abstain or choose for themselves whether or not to have a drink. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=485 Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich said $1.5 million in Women's Health Initiative Grants were awarded to fund various educational programs in women's health. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=484 Predicting survival rate for women 65 years and older diagnosed with Stage 1 lung cancer became is now that researchers have linked high level of enzymes to more aggressive diseases, new therapy treatment can now be prescribed. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=483 Previous studies showed women seizure activity increasing during pregnancy on lamotrigine, new study shows monitoring usage can decrease seizures Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=482 New Survey disproves the theory that women don't make their health a priority, serving the needs of the family over theirs with 75 percent of respondents saying, “taking care of myself is my top priority.” Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=481 Often called the “spare tire” is not just a bigger waistline, but can be a warning sign of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers developing. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=480 A computer calculating risk assessment for breast cancer has been reduced to a three question survey, producing the same results. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=479 Study finds use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can lead to to decreased fertility and increase in reproductive disorders, but effects may be reversible. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=478 New study suggests a a low dietary fat diet lowers the risk of developing ovarian cancer and other illnesses in health postmenopausal women. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=477 Risk of mortality is higher among those undergoing emergency colectomy or not at all when diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) compared to patients undertaking elective surgery, said study in England. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=476 Breast reductions can aid women's pain management, study says insurance companies should recognize the health value beyond the typical non-reimbursed cosmetic surgery Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=475 Women who have non-emergency caesarean births increase their risks and their baby's risk of infections, illness and death said Latin America study. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=474 Women have an increased risk of hypertension due to lack of sleep, no difference for men, study found. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=473 The New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center is looking to recruit 300 women for a new treatment plan for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) study. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=472 Illinois women's health program has been one in six state models adopted nationally to offer other states, tribes and territories their women's health curriculum. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=470 The Montefiore Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health will be sponsoring the 26th annual fall symposium for women's healthcare providers in New York, Nov. 9-11, 2007. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=471 New analysis shows that weight plays a major part in women's pregnancy health, with obese women almost two times more likely to have a C-section. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=468 Up to 18 percent of American women will suffer from vulvodynia, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recognizes this large population of infected women and have launched the Vulvodynia Awareness Campaign. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=467 A 10 year study links women with high blood pressure (BP) to being three times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=465 A fertility diet might be what the doctor ordered, women who changed specific aspects of their diet faced 80 percent less relative risk of infertility due to ovulatory disorders, said new study. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=464 Record number drops of infants born with HIV/AIDS in the U.S. reported Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=463 Pregnant women with low cholesterol may be at greater risk for premature birth than those with moderate cholesterol levels, new study suggests. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=462 Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine has been awarded a $21 million research grant from the National Institutes of Health in hopes of finding a way to preserve female cancer patient's fertility and ability to have children. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=461 Dr. Raul Artal was awarded a “preggie” by FitPregnacy magazine for his innovative work in designing workouts for pregnant women. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=460 Study links vaginal infection with a higher risk of preterm birth, rates show to be higher among couples with at least one partner African American. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=459 New test can determine the likelihood of breast cancer recurrence after treatment, aiding physicians and women in deciding if chemotherapy is necessary. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=458 Common misconception that women's happiness in midlife depends on if they had children, study proves there is no difference between those with children and those without. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=457 The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Gardasil, a vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), for females 9 to 26, study shows that concerns of vaccination causing teens to have more sex is not warranted. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=456 Two new studies possibly link bone loss in the elderly sexes with that of taking antidepressants (SSRIs), but no clear cause and effect can be pin-pointed. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=455 Previous studies have linked hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with increased risk of breast cancer and heart disease. Post Menopausal women take HRT to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), new study looks at replacing HRT with lifestyle changes. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=454 New study shows older women who have had one full blown panic attack post menopause are four times likely to having a heart attack, stroke or death within the following five years. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=453 The Food and Drug Administration approved the first continuous oral contraceptive for women, Lybel, eliminating the scheduled menstrual period. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=452 New study indicates women drinking more than three cups of coffee or tea a day have declined effects of memory loss after age 65. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=451 New study links removal of the ovaries before menopause producing a higher risk for women to develop memory loss and movement disorders later in life, suggesting estrogen having protective neuro qualities. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=450 Lack of research of minorities and medications leads University of Florida to include a large population of Hispanic women to hypertension study; medications to control high blood pressure seem to be more effective in Hispanic women than any other group studied. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=449 The number of children smoking in the US has dropped from 35 percent to 23 percent of high school students within the last ten years, said the CDC, but researchers are linking to teen girls dieting to becoming regular smokers. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=448 A noninvasive outpatient treatment for uterine fibroids provides substantial relief, study finds magnetic resonance imaging guided focused ultrasound surgery (MRgFUS) an effective treatment to these noncancerous cells. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=447 Drop in breast cancer incidence numbers is linked to a decrease use of postmenopausal hormone rather than a decline in mammography screening according to study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=446 Celebrity Red Shoe Auction, a cornerstone for the Red Shoe Initiative hosted by Spirit of Women Health Network, hits e-bay with red shoes donated by Carlos by Carlos Santana shoes signed by famous women with proceeds going to Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Coalition and the National Stroke Association. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=445 Despite having significant life risks most elderly women have no interest in being tested for HIV due to lack of education and awareness said study published in the Journal of Women's Health. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=444 Six hundred members of the faculty, staff and invited guests attended the University of Iowa's Women's Health Center open house on August 17, enjoying tours of the compacted center. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=443 Choline suggested in the Vitamin B category to help forming cell membranes, develop infant brains during pregnancy and to help protect your eyes from cataracts, is now being linked to forming colorectal poyps, leading to colorectal cancer says study published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=442 University of Minnesota in conjunction with Deborah E. Powell Center for Women's Health is hosting the fourth annual Women's Health Research Conference on Monday Sept. 17. Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=441 A global conference in London this October aims to halt the needless deaths of 10 million women and girls who die in each generation during pregnancy and childbirth, and four million newborn babies who die every year. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=440 The loss of estrogen not only impacts a women's reproductive system but it affects their urinary tract during the period of menopause. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=439 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is substantially more accurate than mammography in diagnosing very early stages of breast cancer, according to researchers at the University of Bonn. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=438 Two major studies published today in The New England Journal of Medicine can help doctors better identify pregnant women at risk for preterm delivery who can benefit from progesterone treatment, the March of Dimes Foundation said today. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=437 The 2007 National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Conference will be held Oct. 4-6, 2007, at the Doubletree Hotel in San Diego-Mission Valley, C.A. Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=436 Rep. John Dingell introduced the Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP) to help individuals and families by providing them with resources to plan when they will have children. Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=435 The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) is offering free telephone education workshop on Oct. 19, 2007. Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=434 The Clermont Chamber with support from Dillard’s (Eastgate), Workforce One of Clermont County, Humana and TriHealth present the First Annual Clermont Chamber Women’s Day Event. Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=433 The "Marketing to the New Healthcare Consumer Conference" will be held on Sept. 17-19, 2007 at the Chicago Hilton. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=432 Over the course of his 40-year career, more than 2,500 breast cancer patients have passed through Dr. S. David Nathanson's operating rooms. Although science cannot explain it, Dr. Nathanson, one of America's Top Oncologists, says intangible traits like courage, persistence, faith and hope have all proven to be essential in the treatment process. Without over-the-counter answers to the emotional struggles that accompany a breast cancer diagnosis, how do patients find strength within to survive? Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=431 Breast cancer survivors who both eat a healthy diet and exercise moderately may reduce their risk of dying from breast cancer by half, regardless of their weight, according to a study from the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=430 A report for the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) reveals the high prevalence of pelvic health conditions among women in the United States - at least one-third of all women (about 35 million) will be treated for a pelvic health condition by the age of 60, with the onset of these conditions highest among Baby Boomers. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=429 Among women being treated for hypertension and coronary artery disease, Hispanics respond better to drug regimens aimed at controlling high blood pressure than non-Hispanic white women, University of Florida researchers said. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=428 A specific genetic variation is linked to an increased risk for severe premenstrual depression, scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National Institute of Mental Health found. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=426 The Speaking of Women’s Health conference will be held Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15 at the North Raleigh Hilton. The two-day event will consist of keynote speakers, health screenings, continental breakfast and a luncheon. Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=425 The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)awarded the AWHONN Distinguished Professional Service Award to Kathleen Rice Simpson, PhD, RNC, FAAN at the AWHONN's annual convention. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=424 A new study finds that the more “western” the diet -- marked by red meat, starches and sweets -- the greater the risk for breast cancer among postmenopausal Chinese women, according to the Fox Chase Cancer Center. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=423 The University of Ottawa Heart Institute's, (UOHI) highly effective quit-smoking system will be integrated into a major women's health program for the first time. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=422 Overall drug use in the workforce is down according to 2006 survey, yet teen girls are keeping up the numbers for emergency room visits due to prescription drug abuse. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=421 Hiring and retaining professionals who specialize in women's health is a chief concern for those in women's healthcare, according to the Women's Health Program Management Leadership Survey conducted by Health Resources Publishing. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=420 The Ohio Department of Health and the Multicultural Center at Ohio State University (OSU) is sponsoring the Women's Health Month Kickoff event this fall. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=419 Less than five percent of the gender specific population with heart problems is the 55 and younger age group attributing 40,000 hospitalizations and 16,000 deaths a year due to heart disease and they are clueless to the warning signs, according to study authors. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=418 National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) released a study showing that 81 percent of women know what their cervix is; and 88 percent of them feel a strong connection of feeling like a woman with having a healthy cervix. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=417 Women on tamoxifen therapy who get hot flashes are less likely to develop recurrent breast cancer than those who did not report hot flashes, according to a study from the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). In addition, hot flashes were a stronger predictor of outcome than age, hormone receptor status and how advanced the breast cancer was at diagnosis. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=412 As might be expected the among the Women’s Health Professional.com’s online community, the largest number of members are professionals responsible for the management or administration of women’s health programs at hospitals. Following is an analysis of women’s health professionals who participated in.... Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=416 Most women who are obese can safely exercise and diet to lose weight during pregnancy, according to a small pilot study conducted by Saint Louis University researchers. Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=415 Most North Carolina doctors don't look for signs of postpartum depression in new mothers, according to a survey conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=414 Medical and surgical endoscopists at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center removed a woman's gall bladder vaginally using a flexible endoscope; the Surgery required only minimal external incisions. The revolutionary procedure is part of an ongoing clinical research trial that may prove to have advantages, including reduced pain, quicker recovery time and absence of visible scarring. Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=413 Women's Health Update of 2007 is being hosted by the University of Kentucky, Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine on Friday Sept. 28, discussing Obesity Management, Fibromyalgia and Bio-identical Hormones. Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=411 The Office of Research on Women’s Health will present a National Leadership Workshop on Mentoring Women in Biomedical Careers on Nov. 27-28, 2007, at the Natcher Conference Center, Bethesda, MD. Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=410 The Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education (WHCoE) at Wake Forest University School of Medicine will hold the annual Graylyn Conference on Women's Health on Oct. 24-27, 2007. Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=409 African-American women are diagnosed with more advanced breast cancer than Caucasians, according to a new, single hospital study published in the August issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=408 The Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are encouraging extramural investigators to undertake new interdisciplinary research to advance studies on how sex and gender factors affect women's health. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=407 Women who consume calcium and vitamin D may have a lower risk of developing premenopausal breast cancer, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=405 Regular exercise modestly increases levels of high-density lipoprotein, or “good,” cholesterol, according to a meta-analysis study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=406 Postmenopausal women who substitute soy nuts for other protein sources in a healthy diet appear to be lowering blood pressure and reducing cholesterol levels in those with high blood pressure, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=404 The Society for Women’s Health Research, a Washington, D.C. based advocacy organization, hopes to aid the Food and Drug Administration’s Critical Path Initiative to advance research on sex and gender differences, and enhance the contributions of that research to improve therapeutic product development, they reported. Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=402 Chemicals and relaxers used to straighten hair do not increase the risk of developing breast cancer among African-American women, say researchers who followed 48,167 Black Women's Health Study participants. Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=401 A majority of American women always or frequently read the labels of their prescribed or over the counter medications to see if they might work differently in women, but few discuss this issue with their doctor or pharmacist, according to a new survey released today by the Society for Women’s Health Research, a Washington, D.C., based advocacy organization. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=400 More than a third of women who suffer from diabetes during pregnancy develop type 2 diabetes within five years and those most at risk can be predicted from their blood glucose levels at diagnosis, according to a study published in the June issue of the Postgraduate Medical Journal. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=399 While most women are aware that medication may work differently in them than in men, they do not discuss it with their doctor or pharmacist, according to a new survey released today by the Society for Women’s Health Research, a Washington, D.C., based advocacy organization. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=398 The International Menopause Society (IMS) and cardiologists who are fellows of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) announced their first joint workshop in Seville, Spain, on cardiovascular risk assessment and management in menopausal women in the gynecological setting. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=397 Women under 55 don't recognize the warning signs of a heart attack, researchers reported at the American Heart Association's 8th Scientific Forum on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=396 Breast Cancer tends to be more aggressive and less responsive to treatment in women under 50 than it is in older women. Researchers at the Duke Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy and the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center may have discovered a part of the reason why, which may lead to targeted therapies to help treat patients more effectively. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=395 A brief skill-building program on practices to reduce exposure to sexually transmitted disease (STD) and HIV improved the self-reported protective behaviors of inner-city black women for up to one year and actually decreased their risk of acquiring an STD, according to a study appearing in the June 2007 issue of the "American Journal of Public Health". Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=394 Living Beyond Breast Cancer will hold a national conference for women living with advanced (metastatic) breast cancer on July 14 at the Philadelphia Marriott West. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=393 Prices of OB/GYN procedures can differ by as much as 2200 percent based on location, according to the Vimo Research Group. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=392 A new study shows that women who use estrogen hormone therapy before the age of 65 could cut their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=391 New results from a substudy of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) Estrogen-Alone Trial show that younger postmenopausal women who take estrogen-alone hormone therapy have significantly less buildup of calcium plaque in their arteries compared to their peers who did not take hormone therapy. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=390 Women who get most of their daily calcium from food have healthier bones than women whose calcium comes mainly from supplemental tablets, say researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=389 Women’s health programs across the country will continue to grow over the next five years, according to the overwhelming majority of those participating in a survey of individuals who are responsible for the management or administration of their organization’s women’s health program. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=388 While the overall survival rate of women with breast cancer improved over the last two decades, the rates for black women have not improved, and the gap between the life expectancy between white women and black women continues to widen, according to researchers at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=387 The chances of a woman undergoing a hysterectomy can now be accurately predicted, according to UCSF study findings. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=386 More women than men develop multiple sclerosis (MS), said Gary Cutter, PhD, who presented his research at the American Academy of Neurology. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=385 Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been shown to reduce many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but many women have stopped using HRT due to reports from the Women’s Health Initiative that HRT may increase the risk of breast cancer and heart disease Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=384 Being born in a Baby-Friendly hospital gives babies the best possible chance of breastfeeding to 6 months, according to a new study in the May issue of the Journal of Human Lactation. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=383 Mammography rates have declined significantly in the United States since 2000, according to a new study published in the June 15, 2007 issue of "CANCER." Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=382 New research indicates that even small amounts of physical activity, approximately 75 minutes a week, can help improve the fitness levels for postmenopausal women who are sedentary and overweight or obese, according to a study published in JAMA. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=380 Maternal age and affluence are among the primary reasons for the dramatic increase in the numbers of Caesarean sections in Western Australia, that likely mirrors trends in other developed countries as well. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=381 Women are significantly less likely than men to have their LDL cholesterol controlled to recommended levels, according to a new study by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=379 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recognized National Women's Health Week during the week of May 13-19, to bring awareness to health observance. Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=377 National Women's Health Week encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life. The theme for National Women's Health Week 2007 is "It's Your Time: Pamper Your Mind, Body and Spirit." Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=376 The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and other key medical groups have partnered with The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to launch a new education campaign aimed at increasing screening and reducing deaths from colorectal cancer among women. Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=378 National Women's Health Week (May 13-19) began yesterday, as it does every year, on Mother's Day. It is an opportunity to celebrate advances in women's health, bring attention to areas that need more research or better public understanding, and educate women about steps they can take to improve their physical and mental health and prevent disease. Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=375 Women with heart disease and diabetes are less likely to receive several types of routine outpatient medical care than men who have similar health problems, according to a RAND Corporation study issued today. Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=374 Since 2000 mammography rates have declined significantly in the United States, according to a new study. Published in the June 15, 2007 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study by Dr. Nancy Breen from the National Cancer Institute and co-authors confirms that screening mammography rates to detect breast cancer fell by as much as four percent nationwide between 2000 and 2005. This is the first study to show that the trend is nationwide among women for whom the test is intended to reduce mortality risk. Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=372 Over 2 million Americans have lupus; a devastating, life-threatening autoimmune disease that as of yet has no known cure, and that disproportionately affects more women than men. In fact, nine out of ten patients are women, and about 80% of all diagnosis occurs in young women between the ages of 15 and 35. Lupus affects more Americans than multiple... Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=371 The Heart Truth Road Show, a traveling women’s heart health exhibit designed to bring heart health education and screenings to women across the country, stops in Washington, DC May 14-16. Celebrating National Women's Health Week, the exhibit offers information about heart disease and its risk factors. Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=373 Have you ever felt rushed through a routine medical check-up with your doctor? If so, you are like many patients who often complain that they don't get enough time with their doctors. And it's not just the patients, lack of time is a relentless battle for doctors as well, who often complain that they are under constant pressure to manage their time strictly. That is why it is so important for patients to play a strong and active role in their own health care. Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=370 Being obese increases the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women, shortens the time between return of the disease and lowers overall survival rates. Italian researchers speaking at Experimental Biology 2007 in Washington, DC, now report evidence on how leptin, a hormone found in fat cells, significantly influences breast cancer development and progression in mice. This new understanding, says Dr. Sebastiano Ando, establishes a new Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=367 A must read for women who want to show their hearts some love, “The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women” is an invaluable and easy-to-use resource every woman should read from cover to cover. A full-color, 122-page booklet from The Heart Truth campaign, it is packed with the latest information on preventing and controlling the risk factors for heart disease — the No.1 killer of women. Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=369 In 1967, 168 Catholic nuns from the Omaha area met with Creighton University officials to serve a higher cause. Another 24 joined them ten years later. And, every five years, these women faithfully returned to Creighton’s St. Joseph Hospital (now Creighton University Medical Center) for eight days and nine nights. Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=368 The Office of Research on Women’s Health is broadcasting the second in a series of podcasts, “Pinn Point on Women’s Health,” hosted by Dr. Vivian Pinn, Associate Director for Research on Women’s Health and the Director of the Office of Research on Women’s Health. The monthly podcast will discuss the latest news in women’s health research and will include conversations with guests on a variety of subjects. In this episode, Dr. Pinn discusses new developments in the detection, treatment and cure of breast cancer, a major Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=366 Although more than half of the country's women will have some type of pelvic surgery and are therefore at risk for surgical adhesions, a survey released this month by the not-for-profit National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) finds that women are largely unaware of the health risks associated with adhesions. Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=365 With 38 percent of American women finding medical bills a serious struggle, compared to 29 percent of men, a study by the Commonwealth Fund reveals that women are much more likely to go without needed healthcare than men, because they cannot afford it. The study was carried out by the National Women's Law Center, whose researchers examined data from three nationwide surveys. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=364 The 8th annual National Women's Health Week will kick off on Mother's Day, May 13, and will be celebrated until May 19. National Women's Check-Up Day will be May 14. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=363 Using blood and DNA samples from 4,000 women who participated in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), as well as information about the foods they consumed, researchers in the Center for Human Genomics at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine will explore the role of inflammation in colon, breast, and lung cancer; three of the most common types of cancer in women. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=362 Dr. Judith Reichman, a women's health specialist, is giving women food for thought with "Straight Talk on Women's GI Health,” a new campaign about digestive health. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=361 Postmenopausal women without symptoms of cardiovascular problems who have minor or major abnormalities on an electrocardiogram are at increased risk for future cardiovascular events and death, according to a study by the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=360 Women who take low to moderate doses of aspirin have a reduced risk of death from any cause, and especially heart disease–related deaths, according to a study by the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=359 For years, women who were nursing or pregnant were warned against eating fish because of potential health risks. But recent studies have found that the benefits of eating seafood far outweigh those risks. In fact, the research suggests pregnant women should be eating at least 12 ounces of fish each week to take full advantage of the many nutrients available for their developing child. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=358 Pregnancy at age 40 and beyond is an independent risk factor for intrauterine fetal demise or stillbirth, according to a study by Yale School of Medicine researchers. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=357 Women have conflicting attitudes about participating in clinical trials because of uncertainties about trusting the experimenters, fear of the trial itself, and hope that the research will result in medical progress, according to a new study at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=356 Forty-four percent of surgeons do not refer the majority of their breast cancer patients to a plastic surgeon prior to the initial surgery when the woman is choosing her treatment course, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=355 Women who initiate hormone therapy closer to menopause tend to have a reduced risk of coronary heart disease compared to women who begin treatment further from menopause, but researchers did not find this reduced risk was statistically significant, according to a secondary analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) trial. Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=354 Saint Joseph’s Hospital launched its Women’s Health Initiative with the Heart Center for Women scheduled to begin on the hospital’s Sandy Spring campus in late May, early June. Dr. Gina Lundberg, a cardiologist specializing in women’s cardiovascular care, has been named the center’s director. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=353 Women who get hot flashes have higher blood pressure than those who don't, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medical College. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=352 Secondary analyses of findings from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) suggest that women who begin hormone therapy within 10 years of menopause may have less risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) due to hormone therapy than women farther from menopause. Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=351 Johns Hopkins cardiologists are calling for an expansion of the criteria widely used by physicians to detect and assess a postmenopausal woman’s chances of developing cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among women in the United States. Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=350 As part of April’s “Women’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month,” Prevent Blindness America offers the following information on what some women may experience during pregnancy. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=349 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans of women who were diagnosed with cancer in one breast detected over 90 percent of cancers in the other breast that were missed by mammography and clinical breast exam at initial diagnosis, according to a American College of Radiology Imaging Network study (ACRIN). Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=348 In Hispanic women, four gene variants are linked to spontaneous preterm birth, according to researchers at Yale School of Medicine and Washington University. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=347 Hispanic women’s heart disease risk is comparable to the heart disease risk level of Caucasian women who are about a decade older, reported researchers at the American Heart Association’s 47th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=346 With high cholesterol, healthy women with no history of heart disease or stroke significantly increase their chances of having a stroke, according to a study of more than 27,000 women by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=345 Women should not give up if they think the American Heart Association’s new heart guidelines for women seem unattainable, according to Loyola University Health System cardiologist Dr. Thriveni Sanagala. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=344 A unique survey of African American breast cancer survivors at heightened risk for hereditary breast cancer has found the majority do not believe they have an increased chance of developing the cancer again. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=343 Federal legislation aimed at fighting heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular disease among American women received the endorsement of several leading women’s heart and healthcare organizations. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=342 The Society for Women’s Health Research reports that despite technological gains in heart disease diagnosis and treatment, women are still underrepresented in heart studies and researchers do not regularly provide needed information about differences in the disease between women and men. The society reported the findings in a briefing designed to provide congressional staff members with information to support their healthcare policy work. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=341 WELLSPACE, provider of integrative medicine in the U.S., acquired WomenCare, a nationally recognized gynecological practice and fertility clinic. WomenCare is led by Dr. Mitchell J. Levine, a board certified gynecologist who uses elements of conventional Western and complementary medicine in his practice of medicine. Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=340 According to an online poll by the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania, 90 percent of cancer patients had not been talked to about the effects of treatment on their sexuality. Co-authors Dr. Sally Kydd, a cancer survivor, and Dana Rowett, a medical writer, with Big Think Media Inc., have published Intimacy After Cancer: A Woman's Guide, a book to address the issue. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://webserver.healthrespubs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/womenshealthprofessional.woa/wa/getArticle?id=339 The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Growth and Health Study suggest that girls as