Women's Health Weekly articles from September 2008

Women's Health Weekly archives from September 2008

Alcohol dependence among women is linked to delayed childbearing.
September 4, 2008... Alcohol use during the teen years can not only lead to subsequent alcohol problems, it can also lead to risky sexual behavior and a greater risk of early childbearing. An examination of the relationship between a lifetime history of alcohol...

Researchers discover how rheumatoid arthritis causes bone loss.
September 4, 2008... Researchers have discovered key details of how rheumatoid arthritis (RA) destroys bone, according to a study published in the Aug. 22 edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry. The findings are already guiding attempts to design new drugs...

New data from Keimyung University, Medical Department illuminate research in apoptosis.(Report)
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from South Korea, "Sanguinarine is a benzophenanthridine alkaloid derived from the root of Sanguinaria canadensis and other poppy-fumaria species, possessing potent antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory...

Studies by B.M. Tavaresmurta and co-authors describe new findings in bacterial vaginosis.
September 4, 2008... In this recently published article, scientists in Uberaba, Brazil conducted a study "To evaluate the local immune response in patients with bacterial vaginosis (BV) and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), as assessed by cytokine and...

Data on breast cancer detailed by researchers at University of Maryland.
September 4, 2008... According to a study from the United States, "A negative selection method for the enumeration and characterization of circulating epithelial/cancer cells (CCC) in Breast Cancer (BC) patients is described. This manual procedure yields...

Reports outline breast disease study results from University of the West Indies.(Clinical report)
September 4, 2008... In this recent study, researchers in Kingston, Jamaica conducted a study "To describe the clinicopathologic profile of breast disease in Jamaica. The Jamaican Breast Disease Study is an ongoing prospective, multidisciplinary investigation of...

Data from S. Skidmore et al provide new insights into chlamydia.
September 4, 2008... "Vulvo-vaginal swabs (VVSs) are not validated for use by the manufacturers of two widely used nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis. However, there is evidence that this type of swab is suitable for...

Findings from C.Y. Chen and co-authors provide new insights into chlamydia.
September 4, 2008... Researchers in the United States conducted a study "To develop and evaluate a real-time quadriplex PCR for the diagnosis of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) and non-LGV chlamydial infections using rectal swab specimens. The design of the...

Reports summarize ectopic pregnancy study results from W. Henrich and co-researchers.
September 4, 2008... "Ectopic pregnancy is still correlated with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality.(1) 1 Increasing occurrences of sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea and chlamydia), pelvic inflammatory diseases, previous abortions, bitubal...

Forbes.com Ranks Simmons College One of America's Best Colleges for 2008.
September 4, 2008... Forbes.com has ranked Simmons College (www.simmons.edu) as one of "America's Best Colleges" in its 2008 inaugural ranking of undergraduate colleges and universities (see also Simmons College). The list, which will be published annually,...

Research reports from Miyazaki University provide new insights into trachoma.(Report)
September 4, 2008... "In Japan it was reported that about 9% of sexually active female teenagers had Chlamydia trachomatis. Most of them were asymptomatic, which may lead to continuing spread of the infection," scientists in Kihara, Japan report (see also...

Vivisimo's Velocity Search Platform Named Trend-Setting Product by KMWorld.
September 4, 2008... Vivisimo's Velocity Search Platform(TM) was selected a trend-setting product for 2008 by KMWorld, a leading information provider serving the Knowledge, Document and Content Management systems market. This is the fourth consecutive year the...

Scientists at University of Oulu, Department of Medical Microbiology publish research in chlamydia.(Report)
September 4, 2008... Research findings, 'Selective cyclooxygenase inhibitors prevent the growth of Chlamydia pneumoniae in HL cells,' are discussed in a new report. "The effects of the selective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors SC-560 and PTPBS were studied in...

Recent findings in psychiatry described by researchers from School of Medicine.
September 4, 2008... Researchers detail in 'The evolution of hyperprolactinaemia as an entity in psychiatric patients,' new data in psychiatry. "This paper explores chronologically the evolution of raised prolactin levels as an entity in psychiatric patients....

Recent findings from Safdarjung Hospital highlight research in trachoma prevention.
September 4, 2008... Current study results from the report, 'Potential of a novel polyherbal formulation BASANT for prevention of Chlamydia trachomatis infection,' have been published. "The effect of a novel polyherbal formulation BASANT on Chlamydia trachomatis...

Data on addiction medicine reported by H. Kuendig and co-researchers.(Report)
September 4, 2008... "Social norms around what is culturally accepted in terms of alcohol consumption and drunken comportment appear important regarding the acceptance of alcohol-related adverse consequences; however, investigations often neglect to consider...

Researchers from Cleveland Clinic detail new studies and findings in the area of adenoma.
September 4, 2008... According to a study from the United States, "Completion rate is the most commonly used index of quality in colonoscopy, and yet a complete examination is not necessarily a good examination. The ability to detect and treat adenomas is an...

Studies from University of Pittsburgh describe new findings in aging.
September 4, 2008... In this recent study, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To examine the extent to which subjective and objective sleep quality are related to age independent of chronic health conditions. Cross-sectional study. The Sleep...

Research from University of Tsukuba yields new data on angiography.(Report)
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from Tsukuba, Japan, " In Japan, there is a symptom commonly referred to as ''Hie-sho'', which is a feeling of coldness or chill in a particular part of the body, and it can sometimes be unendurable. This...

New angioplasty research reported from A. Basile and co-authors.(Report)
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from Catania, Italy, "The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of cutting-balloon angioplasty (CBA) in the treatment of anastomotic stenoses of peripheral arterial bypass grafts. Seventeen patients (12 men...

New ankylosing spondylitis findings from H. Bodur and co-authors described.(Report)
September 4, 2008... "Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are chronic, progressive, systemic inflammatory rheumatic diseases that lead to serious disability. The objective of this study was to investigate the demographic and clinical...

Researchers from College of Medicine discuss findings in aortic aneurysms.(Report)
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from the United States, "This study examined the frequency and nature of incidental findings seen on computed tomography (CT) scans during preoperative and postoperative follow-up in patients undergoing endovascular...

Reports from Paris Descartes University, Medical Department highlight recent research in arthritis.
September 4, 2008... In this recent report, researchers in Paris, France conducted a study "To analyze the pattern of osteoarticular lesions in patients with sarcoidosis hospitalized in 4 rheumatology departments. We carried out a systematic retrospective analysis...

Recent studies by C.J. Hsu and co-authors add new data to arthroplasty findings.(Report)
September 4, 2008... " Management for failed hip screw after femoral intertrochanteric fracture is a challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. The unfavorable factors include severe osteoporosis, unstable fracture geometry, improper placement of hip screw, and repeated...

Scientists at University of Copenhagen report research in atherosclerosis.(Clinical report)
September 4, 2008... According to a study from Frederiksberg, Denmark, "A mixture of trans-10, cis-12 (t10,c12) and cis-9, trans-11 (c9, t11) conjugated linoleic acid (CLA mixture) reduced atherosclerosis in animals, thus the effect of these isomers on endothelial...

Investigators at Tokyo Women's Medical University publish new data on atrial fibrillation.
September 4, 2008... According to a study from Tokyo, Japan, "The mechanisms responsible for atrial fibrillation (AF) in post-operative Fontan patients are unclear, and the role of catheter ablation for treating AF is not well defined. We present a case of an...

Study findings from Mayo Clinic broaden understanding of atrial fibrillation.
September 4, 2008... According to a study from the United States, "Gender and Lone AF. Epidemiological studies report a male predominance in lone atrial fibrillation (LAF)." "Phenotypic differences between sporadic and familial LAF could aid in deciding which...

New atrophy study results from University of California described.(Report)
September 4, 2008... According to a study from the United States, "Resistive exercise helps prevent muscle atrophy in microgravity, but better exercise equipment is needed. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine if a pneumatic, gravity-independent...

Data on behavior described by W. Verbeke et al.
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from Ghent, Belgium, "Communicating about the health effects of fish and seafood may potentially result in a conflict situation: increasing intake is desirable because of health and nutritional benefits, but higher...

New behavior study findings have been reported by scientists at Campinas State University.
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from Campinas, Brazil, "To compare basic findings from two studies on sexual behavior and practices among women and men and their associations with sociodemographic characteristics of this population. Data analyzed...

Research in the area of behavior reported from York University.
September 4, 2008... "Little is known about the spousal support received by married executive women and the support behaviors that they value," scientists writing in the Journal of Family Issues report (see also Behavior). "This article details the results of...

Recent studies from Tel-Aviv University add new data to biopsy.
September 4, 2008... "To compare the diagnostic power of random endometrial biopsy with hysteroscopy for intrauterine lesions. A retrospective cohort study of 639 women evaluated by diagnostic office hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy (Novak curette) was carried...

Reports outline biotechnology business study results from Amgen, Inc.
September 4, 2008... In this recent report, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To determine whether warfarin use, assessed at a single point in time, is associated with bone mineral density (BMD), rates of bone loss, and fracture risk in older men....

Researchers from University of Connecticut detail findings in birth injury.
September 4, 2008... According to a study from the United States, "Up to 34% of new mothers have reported experiencing a traumatic childbirth. Documented risk factors for delayed or failed lactogenesis include stressful labor and delivery, unscheduled cesarean...

New bone resorption study findings have been published by scientists at University of Pisa.(Report)
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from Pisa, Italy, "Alendronate is a bisphosphonate frequently used to reduce bone resorption. It has been used for osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and also as adjunctive therapy for periodontal disease." "The...

Data on breast cancer reported by S.J. Kuo and co-researchers.(Report)
September 4, 2008... According to a study from Changhua, Taiwan, "Objectives To evaluate the use of three-dimensional (3D) power Doppler ultrasound in the differential diagnosis of solid breast tumors using a neural network model as a classifier. Data from 102...

New candidiasis findings from Kyushu University published.(Report)
September 4, 2008... "The purpose of this study was to develop an automated method for detection of the hyperintense ischemic lesions related to subcortical vascular dementia based on conventional magnetic resonance images (T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and...

Research data from Mayo Clinic update understanding of candidiasis.
September 4, 2008... Researchers in the United States conducted a study "To estimate the efficacy of viewing an educational video in the acquisition of laparoscopic suturing skills. A prospective observational study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2)." ...

Data from N. Peer et al provide new insights into cardiovascular disease.(Report)
September 4, 2008... According to recent research published in the American Journal of Hypertension, "In South Africa (SA) cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the second leading cause of death, with hypertension (HTN) being the predominant contributor to morbidity and...

New cerebral blood flow research from T. Mantoni et al outlined.(Report)
September 4, 2008... According to a study from Copenhagen, Denmark, "In non-habituated subjects, cold-shock response to cold-water immersion causes rapid reduction in cerebral blood flow velocity (similar to 50%) due to hyperventilation, increasing risk of syncope,...

Reports outline cesarean section study results from University of Cambridge.
September 4, 2008... " The relationship between population trends in delaying childbirth and rising rates of primary cesarean delivery is unclear. The aims of the present study were (1) to characterize the association between maternal age and the outcome of labor,...

Data from J. Heinemann et al provide new insights into clinical trial research.(Clinical report)
September 4, 2008... "The purpose of this study was to review systematically randomized controlled trials that were associated with cervical ripening. We identified randomized controlled trials that compared the use of Foley catheter, with or without extraamniotic...

Data on clinical trial research described by G. Saposnik et al.
September 4, 2008... "The prevalence of stroke in elderly patients has been increasing in recent years. However, limited information is available about the burden of stroke in individuals over 80," researchers in Toronto, Canada report (see also Clinical Trial...

New clinical trial research research has been reported by J. Rosenthal et al.
September 4, 2008... "Observational studies and clinical trials have shown conclusive evidence that periconceptional folic acid supplementation prevents up to 70% of neural tube defects (NTD). The Honduran government wanted to implement a Supplementation programme...

Reports from National Center for Injury Prevention and Control advance knowledge in clinical trial research.
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from the United States, "Neuromuscular and proprioceptive training programs can decrease noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries; however, they may be difficult to implement within an entire team or the...

Studies in the area of colitis reported from University Hospital.
September 4, 2008... In this recent article published in the Canadian Journal of Surgery, scientists in London, Canada conducted a study "To investigate changes in morbidity and mortality associated with ileal J-pouch surgery performed during the first 3 years of...

New research on compartment syndrome from S. Soltsman and co-authors summarized.
September 4, 2008... "Abdominal compartment syndrome is a consequence of increased intraabdominal pressure. It can be triggered by inflammation, hemorrhage, chemical peritonitis, or prolonged insufflations during laparoscopy," researchers in Poriya, Israel report...

University of Athens details research in cystadenoma.
September 4, 2008... "Biliary cystadenomas of the liver are rare, cystic neoplasms of the biliary ductal system usually occur in middle aged women. We report a case of synchronous multiple huge biliary mucinous cystadenomas with unique features," investigators in...

Study findings from A.P. Cil et al provide new insights into cysts.
September 4, 2008... "Endosalpingiosis is characterized by the presence of benign glands lined by tubal-type epithelium involving the pelvic and lower abdominal peritoneum and pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes in women," investigators in Turkey report (see also...

Research from R. Achiron and co-authors yields new data on diaphragmatic hernia.
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from Tel Hashomer, Israel, " To study tbree- (3D) and four-dimensional (41)) ultrasound applications for the evaluation of fetal thoracic anomalies. Volume datasets of 23 fetuses with thoracic anomalies were...

New DNA research from University of Michigan described.
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from the United States, "Sperm DNA damage adversely affects male fertility and contributes to poorer embryo development and lower pregnancy rates. Endogenous hormones are critical to spermatogenesis and maintenance...

Researchers from McLean Hospital discuss findings in Down syndrome.
September 4, 2008... According to recent research published in the American Journal of Pathology, "Endocytic dysfunction is an early pathological change in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Down's syndrome (DS). Using primary fibroblasts from DS individuals, we explored...

Study findings from N. Coull et al provide new insights into drug resistance.
September 4, 2008... According to a study from London, the United Kingdom, " Symptoms suggestive of genito-urinary infection are frequent reasons for visits to general practitioners and account for approximately 15% of referrals to out-patient urology. The symptoms...

Studies from University of Lyon add new findings in the area of dysplasia.
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from Lyon, France, " To illustrate and determine the significance of abnormal Sylvian fissure development (or abnormal operculization) in cases in which prenatal cerebral imaging is suggestive of underlying cortical...

Research reports on electromyography from University of Waterloo provide new insights.
September 4, 2008... "Previous studies analyzing neuromuscular independence of the abdominal wall have involved a participant population with no specific training in separating individual muscle segments. We chose to study nine women trained in the art of...

Studies from H.A. Chao and co-authors have provided new information about endometrioma.
September 4, 2008... "Ovarian remnant syndrome is a rare gynecologic complication, mostly induced by difficult salpingo-oophorectomy with the residual ovarian tissue on the pelvic side wall. This is a report of a rare case of ovarian remnant syndrome at a port site...

New endometriosis study findings have been published by scientists at Monash University.
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from Clayton, Australia, "Endometriosis is an often painful medical condition in which, in response to hormones associated with the menstrual cycle, the uterine lining grows in the peritoneum and other organs,...

New findings from Technion describe advances in endometriosis.
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from Haifa, Israel, "The pelvic uterus-like mass is a rare phenomenon in which an extrauterine mass, comprised of smooth muscle and a central cavity lined by endometrium, is found within the pelvis." "The mass...

Reports summarize endometriosis study results from University of Sao Paulo.
September 4, 2008... In this recent article published in the European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, scientists in Sao Paulo, Brazil conducted a study "To evaluate the effect of peritoneal fluid (PF) from women without and with...

Research by M.E. Coccia and colleagues in endometriosis provides new insights.
September 4, 2008... According to a study from Florence, Italy, "Laparoscopy is considered the gold standard for treatment of endometriosis. In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is often used to treat women with infertility associated with...

Researchers at University of Bologna release new data on endometriosis.
September 4, 2008... In this recently published article, scientists in Bologna, Italy conducted a study "To discuss our clinical and surgical experience with 30 cases of ureteral endometriosis. Retrospective analysis (Canadian Task Force classification II-3)." ...

Researchers from University of Tokyo describe findings in endometriosis.(Report)
September 4, 2008... "Several lines of evidence indicate that the Th2 immune response is associated with endometriosis. Although an increased concentration of interleukin (IL)-4, a typical Th2 cytokine, has been reported in endometriotic tissues, the implication of...

Studies from Meharry Medical College, Medical College have provided new information about endometriosis.(Report)
September 4, 2008... "The purpose of this study was to screen a panel of targeted adenoviruses as vectors for endometriosis gene therapy. Endometriotic cells were obtained from subjects with ovarian endometriomas," scientists in the United States report (see also...

Studies from Monash University yield new data on enzyme research.
September 4, 2008... "Cysteine-rich secretory protein 2 (CRISP2) is a testis-enriched protein localized to the sperm acrosome and tail. CRISP2 has been proposed to play a critical role in spermatogenesis and male fertility, although the precise function(s) of...

Study findings on epilepsy are outlined in reports from S. Aullwatschinger and colleagues.
September 4, 2008... In this recently published study, investigators in Vienna, Austria conducted a study "To study long-term postoperative course and identify predictors for postoperative seizure control in patients with medically intractable temporal lobe...

New findings from University of Wisconsin in the area of fatigue published.
September 4, 2008... "Patellofemoral pain is especially common among female athletes and is traditionally associated with lower extremity mechanics thought to increase retropatellar stress. These detrimental mechanics may increase with exertion," scientists in the...

Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University have published new data on fatigue.
September 4, 2008... "To explore the cause of higher skeletal muscle fatigue resistance in women than men, we used electrically evoked contractions (1 s on, 1 s off, 30 Hz, 2 min), which circumvent motivational bias and allow examination of contractile properties....

Researchers from Cornell University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of female infertility.
September 4, 2008... According to a study from the United States, "Infertility has been associated with anxiety, stress, and sexual problems in both men and women. To assess quality of life, sexual health, and depression in the female partner of infertile couples."...

Study results from New York University in the area of female infertility published.
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from the United States, "Identification of sperm antigens that elicit immunoglobulin (1g) production and knowledge of their roles in sperm transport and fertilization may enhance diagnosis and treatment of...

Research conducted at Q.P. Liao and co-authors has provided new information about female sexual arousal disorder.(Report)
September 4, 2008... In this recent report, researchers in Beijing, People's Republic of China conducted a study "To date, no approved medication is available for the treatment of female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the...

New findings reported from University Hospital describe advances in female sexual dysfunction.
September 4, 2008... "Sexual dysfunction in women is common, with a community prevalence of 30% to 50%. The sexual response cycle in women is complex, with multiple overlapping dimensions, which necessitates a biopsychosocial approach for understanding the basis of...

Research by E. Hernandezandrade and colleagues in fetal growth retardation provides new insights.(Report)
September 4, 2008... "Objectives To study regional cerebral blood perfusion with power Doppler ultrasound (PDU) imaging in appropriate-for-gestational age (AGA) fetuses and those with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) at different hemodynamic stages of fetal...

Studies from University of Liverpool in the area of fetal growth retardation published.
September 4, 2008... In this recent report, researchers in Liverpool, the United Kingdom conducted a study "To determine the association of maternal CYP17 gene polymorphisms and prenatal alcohol consumption with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). A...

Reports from A. Agostini and colleagues advance knowledge in fibroma.(Report)
September 4, 2008... In this recent report published in the European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, researchers in Marseille, France conducted a study "To evaluate the morbidity of vaginal myomectomy by posterior colpotomy. From January...

Studies from University of Sao Paulo update current data on fibromyalgia.
September 4, 2008... "The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical and urodynamic observations on women with fibromyalgia (FM) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Fifty-one patients with FM and LUTS and 50 patients with LUTS without FM answered questions...

Studies from University of Sao Paulo, Medical Department add new findings in the area of fibromyalgia.
September 4, 2008... In this recently published study, investigators in Sao Paulo, Brazil conducted a study "To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture for fibromyalgia. Fifty-eight women with fibromyalgia were allocated randomly to receive either acupuncture...

Findings from R.A. Asherson and co-researchers advance knowledge in gastric ulcers.
September 4, 2008... According to recent research published in the journal Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology, " The patient was misdiagnosed as having Sjogren's syndrome (on the basis of a lower-limb rash and dry eyes and mouth) in 1999, and then as having...

Studies from P.T. Cohenkettenis and co-researchers yield new data on gender studies.
September 4, 2008... According to recent research from Netherlands, "Treatment of individuals with gender identity disorder (GID) has in medicine nearly always met with a great deal of skepticism. Professionals largely follow the Standards of Care of the World...

New findings from G.P. Qing and co-authors describe advances in glaucoma.(Clinical report)
September 4, 2008... In this recent article published in the Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology, scientists in Beijing, People's Republic of China conducted a study "To report the clinical findings in 21 Chinese patients with pigmentary glaucoma (PG). Medical...

New research on gynecologic disease from Kyung-Hee University summarized.
September 4, 2008... Researchers in Seoul, South Korea conducted a study "To examine the incidence, characteristics, and treatment of ureteral injuries during classic intrafascial supracervical hysterectomy for benign gynecologic diseases. Retrospective study...

Reports from Chang-Gung University advance knowledge in gynecology.
September 4, 2008... "The aims were to determine whether bacteria-infection-elicited immune response after mid-urethral sling (MUS) may cause de novo urge symptoms (DNUS) and to evaluate the efficacy of suburethral sling excision for relieving the urgency. In a...

Studies from M. Mascaro and co-researchers in the area of gynecology published.
September 4, 2008... According to recent research published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, "We present a review of 28 cases of intrauterine device (IUD) users who asked for permanent contraception with Essure procedure and accepted concomitant use...

Researchers at Vita-Salute University release new data on hemorrhoids.
September 4, 2008... "Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is designed to replace the hemorrhoids into the anal canal by excising the redundant rectal mucosa above the anorectal ring, thus resulting in an intrarectal suture. Few studies have evaluated rectal function after this...

New hip fracture study findings have been published by C.M. Chang and colleagues.
September 4, 2008... In this recent report, researchers in Taiwan conducted a study "To examine the characteristics of benzodiazepines usage and their associations with hip fractures. All subjects were aged 65 and older and enrolled in the National Health Insurance...