Women's Health Weekly articles from November 2008

Women's Health Weekly archives from November 2008

Educational materials can alter young women's attitudes about tanning, may reduce skin cancer.
November 6, 2008... A new study indicates that educational literature can influence young women's use of indoor tanning, not by raising their fear of skin cancer but by changing their attitudes about indoor tanning and promoting healthier alternatives for changing...

Unraveling the genetic picture of lung cancer.
November 6, 2008... HOUSTON -- (Oct. 23, 2008) -- A study seeking possible cancer genes elucidated the mutations and the genetic pathways activated in the most common form of lung cancer u lung adenocarcinoma u and could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment,...

US suicide rate increasing.(Report)
November 6, 2008... The rate of suicide in the United States is increasing for the first time in a decade, according to a new report from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Injury Research and Policy. The increase in the overall...

Increased rate of hemangiomas linked to rise in number of low birth weight infants in US.
November 6, 2008... Low birth weight is the most significant factor for the development of infantile hemangiomas, a common birthmark, according to a new study by researchers at The Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Research Institute (see also Medical...

3-D doppler ultrasound helps identify breast cancer.
November 6, 2008... Three-dimensional (3-D) power Doppler ultrasound helps radiologists distinguish between malignant and benign breast masses, according to a new study being published in the November issue of Radiology (see also Radiological Society of North...

Studies in the area of chlamydia reported from Duke University.
November 6, 2008... "The obligate intracellular pathogen Chlamydia trachomatis secretes effector proteins across the membrane of the pathogen-containing vacuole (inclusion) to modulate host cellular functions. In an immunological screen for secreted chlamydial...

Studies from K.A. Cloudhansen et al have provided new data on enzyme research.
November 6, 2008... "Peptidoglycan fragments released by Neisseria gonorrhoeae contribute to the inflammation and ciliated cell death associated with gonorrhea and pelvic inflammatory disease. However, little is known about the production and release of these...

New life sciences research from T. Shimizu and co-researchers described.(Report)
November 6, 2008... "Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted bacterial pathogen that causes nongonococcal chlamydia-negative urethritis, mucopurulent cervicitis, endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and tubal factor infertility in humans. However,...

Examine the Women's & Girls' Apparel Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. with this Essential 2009 Report.(Report)
November 6, 2008... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3e5d7d/2009_u_s_womens) has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Women's & Girls' Apparel Mfg. Industry Report" report to their offering (see also Research and Markets Ltd.)....

Research on trachoma reported by H.F. Svenstrup et al.(Clinical report)
November 6, 2008... In this recently published article, scientists in London, the United Kingdom conducted a study "To determine the presence of M. genitalium and C. trachomatis in women attending fertility clinics and to follow these women for the effects of...

Breastfeeding May Not Have an Adverse Effect on Breast Appearance.
November 6, 2008... Findings from a study published in the September/October 2008 issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal show that, contrary to popular belief, breastfeeding is not a likely cause of post-pregnancy drooping of the breasts. As a growing number of...

New arteritis study findings have been reported from J.S.S. Lee et al.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from Singapore, Singapore, "We encountered a distinct arteriolar histopathologic finding of lymphocytic vasculitis associated with a hyalinized fibrin ring in vessel lumina. Identical histologic findings have...

Research in the area of arthritis reported from E. Swardh and colleagues.(Report)
November 6, 2008... "Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often have to make changes in exercise behavior in order to gain and sustain health benefits. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe ways of understanding exercise maintenance among...

Recent findings from University of Arizona highlight research in asthma.
November 6, 2008... " Incidence of asthma increases during early adulthood. We aimed to estimate the contributions of sex and early life factors to asthma diagnosed in young adults," scientists in the United States report (see also Asthma). "Methods 1246...

New behavior study results from St. Louis University described.(Report)
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from the United States, "This study examined health-related quality of life (HRQL) at baseline and 6, 9, and 12 months after initiating exercise training in three groups of older adults. The conditions were...

Research from Macquarie University yields new findings on behavior.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from Sydney, Australia, "Despite many studies on the evolution of cooperative breeding and helping at the nest, relatively few have explored the possibility that helping functions as a signal to gain social...

Research from Rutgers University provide new insights into behavior.(Report)
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from the United States, "The influence that social network members exert on the drinking behaviors of alcohol-dependent individuals may represent a behavioral change process that is sensitive to co-occurring...

Researchers at Harvard University target behavior.
November 6, 2008... "Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), an empirically supported treatment for adult women diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), has been increasingly adapted for use with adolescents across a variety of settings. This article...

Researchers' work from University of Sao Paulo focuses on behavior.
November 6, 2008... "The behavioral effects of the K-opioid receptor agonist U69593 were examined in lactating rats. On day 5 of lactation, animals were treated with 0.1 mg/kg of U69593 to determine whether it influences general activity and maternal latencies...

Study results from Dalhousie University provide new insights into behavior.
November 6, 2008... "Empirical examinations of the relation between anxiety sensitivity (AS) and alcohol use have yielded inconsistent results, with some studies finding a positive association and other studies finding no association. The present study sought to...

New biochemistry study findings recently were published by M.K. Ahmad and co-researchers.(Clinical report)
November 6, 2008... In this recent study, researchers in Lucknow, India conducted a study "To investigate the impact of Mucuna pruriens seeds on semen profiles and biochemical levels in seminal plasma of infertile then. Prospective study. Departments of...

Research from University of Michigan, Medical Department has provided new information about biopsy.
November 6, 2008... In this recently published study, investigators in the United States conducted a study "To evaluate the effectiveness of topical estradiol in stimulating collagen I and III production in naturally aged and photoaged human skin of...

Findings in bone research reported from B. Teucher and co-researchers.(Report)
November 6, 2008... According to a study from Norwich, the United Kingdom, "High salt intake is a well-recognized risk factor for osteoporosis because it induces calciuria, but the effects of salt on calcium metabolism and the potential impact on bone health in...

New findings in bone research described from University of Pittsburgh.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from the United States, "Interleukin-17 (IL-17) is a proinflammatory cytokine secreted by the newly described CD4(+) Th17 subset, which is distinct from classic Th1 and Th2 lineages. IL-17 contributes to bone...

New research on bone research from University of Adelaide summarized.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from Adelaide, Australia, "Fracture of the distal radius is a sentinel for future increased risk of other ''osteoporotic'' fractures, in which the peak age for incidence of distal radius fracture is 5 to 10 years...

Reports from Columbia University describe recent advances in bone research.(Report)
November 6, 2008... "Osteoporosis is a major public health problem in men. Hypogonadal men have decreased BMD and deteriorated trabecular bone architecture compared with eugonadal men," scientists in the United States report (see also Bone Research). ...

Studies from University of Oklahoma yield new data on bone research.(Report)
November 6, 2008... "Prolonged unloading of bone(s) in the residual limb after amputation may Cause significant bone loss in the hip and distal bony end of the residual limb. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of amputation on bone geometry,...

Study data from University of Pittsburgh provide new insights into bone research.(Clinical report)
November 6, 2008... "Lead is stored in the skeleton and can serve as an endogenous Source for many years. Lead may influence the risk of fracture, through direct effects on bone strength or indirectly by disturbing neuromuscular function and increasing the risk of...

New research on breast implants from N. Vincent and co-authors summarized.
November 6, 2008... "After a large number of patients with silicone breast implants worldwide had been evaluated [2, 9], it was concluded that such implants were not carcinogenic. This allowed for experimentation with rats to determine the benefits and potential...

Researchers from Brown University discuss findings in neurology.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research published in the journal Neuroimage, "We present new quantitative diffusion-tensor imaging (DTI) tractography-based metrics for assessing cerebral white matter integrity. These metrics extend prior work in this...

Data from A. Sato and colleagues advance knowledge in cardiology.(Report)
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from Kanagawa, Japan, "This study was designed to assess the influence of coronary endothelial function and the serial changes of dual myocardial single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging in...

Reports from R.C. Thurston and colleagues advance knowledge in cardiovascular disease.(Report)
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from the United States, "Although evidence suggests adverse vascular changes among women with hot flashes, it is unknown whether hot flashes are associated with subclinical cardiovascular disease. The aim of this...

Reports on cervical cancer screening findings from Khon Kaen University, Medical Department provide new insights.
November 6, 2008... In this recently published article, scientists in Khon Kaen, Thailand conducted a study "To evaluate the visual inspection using acetic acid (VIA) test qualities in a secondary (follow-up) setting, 1 year after cryotherapy treatment performed...

Scientists at Helsinki University discuss research in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from Helsinki, Finland, "The aim was to study whether the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is associated with a subsequent increase in the use of IVF to achieve deliveries and whether women with...

New findings reported from J. Rehm and co-authors describe advances in chronic disease.
November 6, 2008... According to a study from Toronto, Canada, "The objective of this paper was to determine separately the lifetime risk of drinking alcohol for chronic disease and acute injury outcomes as a basis for setting general population drinking...

Reports outline chronic disease study findings from Seoul National University.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from Seoul, South Korea, " In view of the growing number of nonstandard workers in South Korea, this study examined whether nonstandard workers reported poorer health compared to standard workers and assessed...

Findings from J.W. Vandersteeg and co-authors broaden understanding of clinical trial research.(Clinical report)
November 6, 2008... In this recently published study, investigators in Netherlands conducted a study "To assess whether pregnancy history can predict the occurrence of a spontaneous ongoing pregnancy in subfertile couples. Prospective cohort study." "Thirty...

Research conducted at University of Missouri has provided new information about clinical trial research.(Clinical report)
November 6, 2008... "It is estimated that 6 million women in the United States misuse alcohol. Of that number, many live in rural areas and face numerous barriers to treatment," researchers in the United States report (see also Clinical Trial Research). "The...

Researchers at Navy publish new data on contraception.
November 6, 2008... "In recent years there have been numerous media reports of professionals attempting to expand the right of conscience and deny health care services requested by consumers," scientists in the United States report (see also Contraception). ...

Research reports on dengue fever from Brandeis University provide new insights.
November 6, 2008... According to a study from the United States, "In 2005, Panama experienced the largest dengue epidemic since 1993. We conducted both a prospective clinical and a national economic study." "The full cost analysis measured costs of dengue...

New depression research from National Institutes of Health outlined.(Report)
November 6, 2008... "This study evaluated the association of depressive symptom levels and interpersonal victimization. The sample was comprised of 455 African American women attending an urban sexually transmitted disease clinic," scientists in the United States...

Study data from Y. Lau and colleagues update understanding of depression.(Clinical report)
November 6, 2008... In this recent study, researchers in People's Republic of China conducted a study "To investigate the role of social support (direct, moderating, and/or mediating effects) in mitigating the stressors (marital conflicts and/or conflicts with...

New DNA research study results from University of Pittsburgh described.
November 6, 2008... "DNA repair, a fundamental function of cellular metabolism, has long been presumed to be constitutive and equivalent in all cells. However, we have previously shown that normal levels of nucleotide excision repair (NER) can vary by 20-fold in a...

Researchers from Medical University of Vienna discuss findings in Down syndrome.
November 6, 2008... "Down syndrome (DS) is the most common human chromosomal abnormality caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. The phenotype of DS is thought to result from overexpression of a gene or genes located on the triplicated chromosome or chromosome...

Reports from T.F. Zabarsky and colleagues advance knowledge in drug resistance.
November 6, 2008... "In long-term care facilities, treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is common. However, randomized, controlled trials suggest that such treatment offers no benefit and may promote antimicrobial resistance," scientists writing in the...

Findings from A. Oya et al in dysmenorrhea reported.
November 6, 2008... According to a study from Nagayama, Japan, "We intended to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Kampo medicine, a Japanese traditional herbal medicine, for primary dysmenorrhea which was prescribed according to the Kampo diagnosis, with...

Data on eating disorders published by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research published in the journal Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology & Metabolism, "Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) is associated with low BMD and decreased rates of bone mass accrual, particularly in conditions...

New eating disorders study findings recently were published by researchers at University of Haifa.
November 6, 2008... "Israel presents a unique opportunity to study the role of sociocultural parameters in the development of mental disturbances because of the exceptional diversity of the Israeli society. In the present review, we aimed to analyse the current...

Data on embryo transfer published by B. Urman and colleagues.
November 6, 2008... In this recently published article, scientists in Istanbul, Turkey conducted a study "To analyze whether the use of a hyaluronan-enriched transfer medium (HETM) increases rates of implantation (IRs) and clinical pregnancy (CPRs), compared with...

New findings in embryo transfer described from Yamaguchi University, Medical Department.
November 6, 2008... In this recently published article, scientists in Ube, Japan conducted a study "To investigate the relationship between growth hormone (GH) and luteal function. In vivo comparative and in vitro culture studies. University hospital." ...

New embryogenesis research from J. Rodriguezleon and co-researchers described.
November 6, 2008... According to a study from Barcelona, Spain, "Organ shape and size, and, ultimately, organ function, relate in part to the cell and tissue spatial arrangement that takes place during embryonic development. Despite great advances in the genetic...

Reports from Nagasaki University describe recent advances in endometriosis.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from Sakamoto, Japan, "We investigated the role of human heat-shock protein 70 (Hsp70) in Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)-mediated growth of endometriosis. TLR4 expression was examined in macrophages (M phi) isolated in...

Reports summarize endometriosis research from Charite University.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from Berlin, Germany, "Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) shows similarities to malignant diseases. A recent study involving DIE patients found endometriosis in mesorectal lymph nodes (LNs) after segmental bowel...

Findings in essential tremor reported from C.L. Dotchin and co-researchers.
November 6, 2008... "Estimates of the prevalence of essential tremor (ET) vary widely but there are few existing data on the prevalence of ET in sub-Saharan Africa. A door-to-door community based prevalence study of ET was carried out in the Hai district of...

Researchers at University of Copenhagen have published new data on female infertility.
November 6, 2008... "Cryopreservation of the ovarian cortex with subsequent autotransplantation has, on an experimental basis, been performed to preserve fertility in women being treated for a malignant disease. The present study reports ovarian activity and...

Researchers from University of London, Queen Mary College report recent findings in female infertility.
November 6, 2008... In this recent article published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, scientists in London, the United Kingdom conducted a study "To examine differences in specific protein expression from the surface of the human endometrium with respect to...

Studies from California State University, State College provide new data on fibromyalgia.
November 6, 2008... "We sought to determine the self-reported physical function level of women with fibromyalgia (FM). We performed a secondary analysis using data from an Internet-based survey posted on the National Fibromyalgia Association website," scientists...

New Fragile X syndrome research has been reported by M.I. Tejada et al.
November 6, 2008... In this recently published article, scientists in Baracaldo, Spain conducted a study "To Study three molecular parameters (number of CGG repeats, X-inactivation ratio, and expression of FMR1 mRNA) in premutation carriers of fragile X syndrome...

Research findings from University of Groningen update understanding of gender studies.
November 6, 2008... In this recently published article, scientists in Netherlands conducted a study "To provide managers with tools to manage episodes of sick-leave of their employees, the influence of factors such as age, gender, duration of tenure, working...

Study findings from University of Toronto provide new insights into gynecology.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from Toronto, Canada, " To determine if a complex nursing and midwifery intervention in hospital labour assessment units would increase the likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth and improve other maternal and...

Data on hormones detailed by N.B. Morison and co-authors.(Report)
November 6, 2008... "Many women using progestogen (P)-only contraceptives experience uterine bleeding problems. In clinical trials, a single low dose of mifepristone, given to Implanon users at the beginning of a bleeding episode reduced the number of bleeding...

Data on hormones discussed by researchers at University of Texas.
November 6, 2008... "Neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying complementary behaviors like male-typical mounting and female-typical receptivity are most often studied independently in males and females, respectively. Cnemidophorus uniparens is a unisexual lizard...

Research conducted at K.H. Algubory and co-authors has provided new information about hormones.(Report)
November 6, 2008... "Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and their control by antioxidant enzymes are involved in the physiology of the female reproductive system. Thus, it is important to understand the regulation of key antioxidant enzymatic pathways," scientists...

Research in the area of hormones reported from R.B. Deaguiar and colleagues.(Report)
November 6, 2008... "Estrogen compounds have been described as important brain protectors. This study investigated the effects of estradiol valerate (EV-0.3 mg/kg) and two concentrations of tibolone (TB1 = 0.5 mg/kg and TB2 = 1 mg/kg) on brain oxidative stress...

Researchers at University of California, Medical Department publish new data on hormones.
November 6, 2008... According to a study from the United States, "Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), also known as Mullerian inhibiting substance (MIS), is expressed by granulosa cells in females of many mammalian species, and circulating AMH concentrations have been...

Researchers from Ohio State University report recent findings in hormones.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from the United States, "This project examined reproductive characteristics of female and male Jackson's hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus jacksoni), a Subspecies that originates in Africa and is currently a model...

Researchers' work from University of Pittsburgh focuses on hormones.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from the United States, "Preterm delivery, that is delivery before 37 completed weeks of gestation, is the major determinant of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Until recently, no effective therapies for prevention...

Researchers from University of Warwick detail findings in human papillomavirus.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research published in the journal Biochemistry, "The E5 protein from bovine papillomavirus is a type II membrane protein and the product of the smallest known oncogene. E5 causes cell transformation by binding and activating...

Studies from McGill University reveal new findings on human papillomavirus.(Report)
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from Montreal, Canada, "Central to cellular transformation caused by human papillomaviruses (HPVs) is the ability of E6 proteins to target cellular p53 and proteins containing PDZ domains, including MAGI-3, for...

Studies in the area of hypothermia reported from W. Solecki and co-researchers.
November 6, 2008... "The proteins of Fos family are a potential candidate to link molecular mechanisms of morphine action with behavioural effects such as morphine-induced reward, dependence and tolerance. We used both male and female mice lacking fosB gene to...

New ileostomy research from Aarhus University discussed.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research published in the journal Colorectal Disease, " The study aimed to evaluate the outcome of ileostomy revision for retraction and prolapse using noncutting linear stapler. Forty five patients undergoing a total of 94...

Scientists at Tarbiat Modares University release new data on immunotherapy.
November 6, 2008... In this recently published study, investigators in Iran conducted a study "To investigate the immunomodulatory activity of decidual culture supernatant on dendritic cell (DC) functions. In vivo and in vitro experimental study using mice." ...

New data from University of California, Medical Department illuminate research in incontinence.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from the United States, " Surgical technique and outcomes report. Summary background data Three to eight per cent of vaginal deliveries are complicated by third- or fourth- degree perineal lacerations, resulting in...

Studies from University of Naples provide new data on kallmann syndrome.
November 6, 2008... According to a study from Naples, Italy, "Prokineticin 2 (Prok2) or prokineticin-receptor2 (Prok-R2) gene mutations are associated with Kallmann syndrome (KS). We describe a new homozygous mutation of Prok-R2 gene in a man displaying KS with an...

Study results from Tel-Aviv University provide new insights into laparoscopy.
November 6, 2008... In this recent study, researchers in Tel Aviv, Israel conducted a study "To determine the outcome of laparoscopic management of cornual pregnancy. Retrospective cohort study (Canadian Task Force classification II-3)." "A tertiary referral...

Data from K. Schott et al provide new insights into life sciences.
November 6, 2008... "M.M., a 25-year-old Hispanic primigravida at 41 weeks and 6 days gestation, presented to the labor and delivery unit for postdates induction of labor, accompanied by the father of the baby. She reported normal fetal movement and denied any...

Data from S.Q. Liu and colleagues advance knowledge in life sciences.
November 6, 2008... According to a study from Beijing, People's Republic of China, "Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) has served as the model system for sex expression in flowering plants and its sex type is predominantly controlled by two genetic loci, F and M....

Data on life sciences published by researchers at University of Melbourne.
November 6, 2008... In this recent study, researchers in Melbourne, Australia conducted a study "To investigate associations between the prevalence of sexual difficulties reported in published studies and design features of those studies to determine if...

Data on life sciences published by researchers at University of Toronto.(Report)
November 6, 2008... "Meiosis is critical for sexual reproduction. During meiosis, the dynamics and integrity of homologous chromosomes are tightly regulated," scientists in Toronto, Canada report (see also Life Sciences). "The genetic and molecular mechanisms...

Findings from J. Westman and co-researchers advance knowledge in life sciences.
November 6, 2008... According to recent research from Huddinge, Sweden, "There is a lack of studies comparing health among immigrant groups with health among the population in their country of origin. This study compared the prevalence of self-rated poor health...

New life sciences findings from Dalhousie University published.(Report)
November 6, 2008... According to a study from Halifax, Canada, "In the harem polygynous Wellington tree weta (Hemideina crassidens), early maturation at the eighth instar by males is associated with smaller mandibular weaponry. Because these males, compared with...

New life sciences study findings recently were published by R. Reklaitiene and co-researchers.
November 6, 2008... According to a study from Kaunas, Lithuania, "The main purpose of this paper was to assess the effect of age, period, and cohort on stroke mortality rates among a Lithuanian urban population aged 25-64 years ( 1041 men and 724 women) between...

New life sciences study findings recently were reported by S. Lemke and co-researchers.
November 6, 2008... In this recent report, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To explore reasons for gender differences in problem-drinking prevalence and to compare the experiences of problem-drinking women and men, this article examines gender...

Reports from Stockholm University add new data to research in life sciences.
November 6, 2008... According to a study from Stockholm, Sweden, "Most studies on burnout have been cross-sectional and focused on specific occupations. In the present study we prospectively investigated the association between demands, control, support and...