Broader medical refusal rule may go far beyond abortion Dec 2, 2008
"It's unconscionable that the Bush administration, while promising a smooth transition, would take a final opportunity to politicize women's health," said Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood. Despite the controversy, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt said he intends to issue the rule as a final regulation before the Obama administration takes office, to protect the moral conscience of persons in the healthcare industry. (Los Angeles Times)
Siemens Provides Breast Care Solutions - For Women. For Health. For Life. Dec 1, 2008
From early detection and diagnosis through therapy and aftercare, Siemens demonstrates its comprehensive portfolio of innovations for women's health. (Logo: ). (PR Newswire)
Siemens Unveils MR Oncology Applications and Dedicated Breast Scanner at RSNA 2008 Dec 1, 2008
Text hiding to spacing. (PRNewsFoto/Siemens Corporation) NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES. (PR Newswire)
Attend Religious Services, Live Longer Nov 30, 2008
Researchers evaluated 92,395 postmenopausal women participating in the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study, a national, multi-ethnic, long-term study aimed at addressing women's health issues funded by the National Institutes of Health. The women, all between the ages of 50 and 79, answered questions about their behaviors, health, and religious practices. (CBS News)
New local test detecting breast cancer earlier Nov 30, 2008
"Had she not had the test, we would have waited a year for her next mammogram. The cancer could have grown and we have no guarantee it would have been visible on (the next mammogram)," said Peg Board, a nurse and director of operations at the San Dimas Medical Group, a women's health practice at the Mercy Southwest Hospital campus ... The device is also used locally by Dr. Miguel L. Lascano at the Kern Women's Health Group, a company official said, and Advanced Women's Health Center is testing... (TMCnet)
Crestor Study Will Boost Statin Demand Nov 30, 2008
"I know everyone in my practice is going to come in in the next few weeks and ask if they should go on a statin after this, or be tested for CRP," said Dr. Sharonne Hayes, director of the Women's Health Clinic at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Not Necessarily Just Crestor. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Faith and Civil Society Leaders Hold Interfaith Service to Commemorate World AIDS Day Nov 29, 2008
Sponsored by: Advocates for Youth; American Jewish World Service; Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE); General Board of Church & Society, United Methodist Church; International Women's Health Coalition; National Council of Jewish Women; Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice; Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS); Union for Reform Judaism; Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations; United Church of Christ (Justice and Witness... (PR Newswire)
Estrogen Therapy Could Be Dangerous For Women With Existing Heart Risk Nov 29, 2008
28, 2008) Hormone therapy could accentuate certain pre-existing heart disease risk factors and a heart health evaluation should become the norm when considering estrogen replacement, new research suggests. The research also showed that in women without existing atherosclerosis, hormone therapy use included some positive effects on lipids but also some negative effects related to heart health, said MaryFran Sowers, lead researcher and professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan School... (Science Daily)
European Committee for Human Medicinal Products (CHMP) Issues Positive Opinion for Once-Daily PREZISTA(R) (Darunavir) as Part of Combination Therapy for Treatment-Naive Adults With HIV-1 Nov 28, 2008
Janssen-Cilag is a leader in traditional and biological medicines for disorders such as gastroenterology, women's health, mental health and neurology as well as for pain, oncology, haematology and nephrology. Tibotec Pharmaceuticals amd Janssen-Cilag are subsidiaries of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies. (PR Newswire)
Two Fresno doctors featured in exhibit Nov 28, 2008
and the American Library Association, Chicago, organized the exhibition with support from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health Office of Research on Women's Health, and the American Medical Women's Association. "We are honored to have been selected as a site for this exhibition," said Dr. Joan Voris, associate dean at UCSF Fresno. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Home tours make it begin to look a lot like Christmas Nov 27, 2008
The organization has raised money to provide college scholarships and assists in contributing to domestic violence prevention services and women's health issues such as breast cancer. A few pointers for home tour visitors: Wear flat shoes (the Porterville tour will provide shoe covers), no pets allowed, children must have tickets, no cameras and no smoking. (Fresno Bee)
Rosetta Genomics Announces Conference Call and Webcast of Third Quarter Financial Results Nov 27, 2008
Building on its strong IP position and proprietary platform technologies, Rosetta Genomics is working on the application of these technologies in the development of a full range of microRNA-based diagnostic and therapeutic tools, focusing primarily on cancer and various women's health indications. The first microRNA diagnostic test applying Rosetta Genomics' technology has been approved for clinical use by the State of New York, and the company expects it will be launched by licensed clinical... (PR Newswire)
Study Reveals Smoking's Effect On Nurses' Health, Death Rates Nov 27, 2008
Sarna led a team of researchers who analyzed data from the Nurses' Health Study, a historic study on women's health ... "The Nurses' Health Study is the largest study of women's health in the world," Sarna said. (Science Daily)
Religion may help extend your life, study says Nov 27, 2008
The study participants came from the large Women's Health Initiative observational study, and included nearly 95,000 women from all over the United States. The women were all between 50 and 79 years old at the start of the study. (AZCentral -- News)
Get projects going, Easley says Nov 27, 2008
PRISONS: Women's health and mental health facility: $45. 2 million; minimum security additions in Scotland and Bertie counties and in Tabor and Lanesboro: $63. (News & Observer)
Ginkgo biloba appears to have no effect on dementia Nov 26, 2008
The researchers used information from the Women's Health Initiative, a long-term study looking at women 50 to 79 at 40 locations around the United States. The researchers also looked to see if religious observance played a role in reducing heart disease. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Weight Boosts Older Women's Breast Cancer Risk Nov 26, 2008
Weight Boosts Older Women's Breast Cancer Risk - US News and World Report. Wednesday, November 26, 2008. (U.S. News & World Report)
Blood pressure dips in mothers Nov 26, 2008
Not everything about pregnancy is necessarily good for women's health. Gunderson says her previous work suggests that pregnancy leaves women with lower levels of HDL, or good, cholesterol and bigger waistlines, both of which could adversely affect their health. (USA Today -- News)
Day sparks call to stop violence against women Nov 25, 2008
The Wagga Women's Health Centre launched White Ribbon Day yesterday. It marks the start of 16 days of activism and appeals for men to help stamp out violence. (ABC Regional Online)
New tool to fight domestic violence Nov 25, 2008
A spokeswoman for NSW Health said: "As women often do not disclose domestic violence unless they are asked, routinely asking women about domestic violence has been progressively incorporated into health assessments in antenatal, early childhood health, women's health, alcohol and other drugs services and mental health services across NSW since 2001.". The risk assessment tool would be trialled in two locations in NSW early next year, she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Self': Women can emulate 'healthiest city' habits Nov 24, 2008
To come to up with the list, the magazine's editors had a panel of women's health experts examine 58 criteria from 100 of the largest metro areas as defined by the U.S. Census. They looked at fitness and diet, weight, heart health, smoking rates and other health factors. (USA Today -- News)
Dietary Guidelines to Help Premenst... Nov 23, 2008
McKinley Health Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Women's HealthCare Physicians MayoClinic ... gov, The Federal Government Source for Women's Health Information. (Suite101.com)
Calcium Plus Vitamin D Supplementation Is Not Associated With A Reduced Breast Cancer Risk Nov 23, 2008
To test this possibility, researchers evaluated breast cancer incidence as a secondary endpoint in the Women's Health Initiative study in 36,282 postmenopausal women who were randomly assigned to take 1,000 mg of calcium plus 400 IU of vitamin D daily or to daily placebo. (The primary endpoint of the study was effect of the supplements on hip fracture. (Science Daily)
College Football: Geoff Folsom's Texas Tech-Oklahoma updates from Norman Nov 23, 2008
He clearly didn't remember me from our great interview at the Laura Bush Women's Health Institute. Oh well, at least Tech brought a pep band to the game. (Odessa American, TX)
Date-rape cases still tough to win Nov 22, 2008
Date-rape doctor they could not convict - Women's health- msnbc ... Women's health videos ... MORE FROM WOMEN'S HEALTH. (MSNBC -- Health)
Vitamin E Won't Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis Nov 22, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking vitamin E supplements does not reduce a woman's risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an analysis of data from the Women's Health Study indicates ... As part of the Women's Health Study, 39,144 women at least 45 years of old were randomly allocated to take vitamin E at a dose of 600 international units every other day or placebo. (MEDLINEplus)
Hairspray is linked to common genital birth defect, says study Nov 22, 2008
The questionnaires explored a range of aspects of the women's health and lifestyle, including the mother's occupation and possible exposure to different chemical substances, family history of disease, maternal occupation, vegetarianism, smoking and use of folate supplements. . (EurekAlert!)
SD's first lady leads well-rounded life Nov 21, 2008
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- In the past six years, she has met the U.S. president, helped design a nearly 3 million mansion and got her entire family to switch their political party registration -- not bad for a woman from a small town in South Dakota who loves crafting and being a mother. "Rounds held office positions in several state departments, but spent her 17 years prior to becoming first lady in the Department of Transportation."But I've always been private," she said. "I'm not comfortable... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Three simple steps can help control hypoglycemia Nov 21, 2008
Laurie Steelsmith is a naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist in Honolulu, as well as author of the new book "Natural Choices for Women's Health" (Random House). Reach her and read her past columns at. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Attending Religious Services Sharply Cuts Risk Of Death, Study Suggests Nov 21, 2008
D., professor of epidemiology and population health at Einstein, as an ancillary study of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) ... Schnall et al. The relationship between religion and cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause mortality in the women's health initiative observational study. (Science Daily)
Stay active, even in the winter Nov 21, 2008
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show a third of people stop exercising in winter months, said Melanie Carvell, director of the Women's Health Center in Bismarck. "When spring comes around, it's harder to get back on the wagon," Carvell said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics Nov 21, 2008
It occurs primarily in young women, affecting perhaps one of every 100 adolescent girls, according to the U.S. National Women's Health Information Center. Bone studies in anorexia typically use X-rays. (MEDLINEplus)
Preliminary development of a scale to measure stigma relating to sexually transmitted infections among women in a high risk neighbourhood Nov 21, 2008
BMC Women's Health 2008, 8:21doi:10. 1186/1472-6874-8-21. (BioMed Central)
Attending Religious Services Cuts Death Risk Nov 20, 2008
D., professor of epidemiology and population health at Einstein, as an ancillary study of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI). The WHI is a national, long-term study aimed at addressing womens health issues and funded by the National Institutes of Health. (Newsmax)
Documentary tells ex-Army sergeant's story of pain Nov 19, 2008
Patricia Hayes, the Department of Veterans Affairs' women's health care specialist, said Tuesday every veteran is screened for military sexual trauma or severe sexual harassment, and that 22 percent of women and 1 percent of men report having been victimized during their military career. She said sexual assault therapy is available at every VA clinic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Northeast Ohio Health and Medical Consumer News Nov 19, 2008
cancer, women's health and reproductive issues. business of medicine/research and medical innovations. (The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News Advocate groups seek dismissal Nov 19, 2008
Taking part in the friend of the court brief were the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, International Center for the Advancement of Addiction Treatment, the American Medical Women's Association, National Women's Health Network, the North Dakota Women's Network and the National Association of Nurse Practioners in Women's Health. (Reach reporter Jenny Michael at 250-8225 or jenny. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Change in Season Gives Mom Reason for a Regular Health Check Nov 18, 2008
"Mothers often find it difficult to take time away from their children and family to focus on their own health needs," says Dr. Isabel Blumberg, an OB/GYN and women's health expert. "However, it is extremely important that women keep themselves healthy so that they can focus on their personal lives, families and careers.". (Pekin Times, IL)
Women's Health Office Funds Cut Nov 18, 2008
But this week's answer is "When you are the Office of Women's Health" within the Food and Drug Administration ... Women's health advocates inside and outside the agency suspect they are witnessing, at least in part, a long-anticipated payback for the trouble the office stirred during the prolonged debate over nonprescription sales of Plan B. Taking a position that chafed the administration's conservative base, the office had stood up for scientific research that had backed the safety and... (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Bowel Prep Harder on Women Than Men Nov 18, 2008
This poses problems for women, who are more likely to suffer constipation and/or irritable bowel syndrome, which can cause gas, bloating, and abdominal pain or spasm, according to a report in the November issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch. To help, the publication suggests. (MEDLINEplus)
New CT technology shows anorexia impairs adolescent bone development Nov 18, 2008
The disorder primarily occurs among young women and affects one in 100 adolescent girls, according to the National Women's Health Information Center. Among the many health problems associated with anorexia is bone loss. (EurekAlert!)
Cigarette smoking may worsen PMS woes Nov 17, 2008
Women's health videos ... MORE FROM WOMEN'S HEALTH ... Women's health Section Front. (MSNBC -- Health)
S.D.'s first lady leads well-rounded life Nov 17, 2008
Locally, Jean Rounds is active in the Philanthropic Educational Organization, Capital Area United Way and working to promote early literacy, drug and alcohol awareness, women's health issues and domestic violence prevention. Though her causes and loves would have ended up the same, Rounds said as a young woman, she never expected to end up in the place she is now -- the South Dakota governor's mansion. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A ladies\' night out will help turn dreams to reality for working women. Nov 17, 2008
The event includes Dr. A. Zhvetta Jones to talk about women's health issues. Mrs. Missouri Rhonda Randolph will be a special guest. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Nov 17, 2008
The study began in 1968, and updates on the women's health were provided every six months by their GPs. Even if women eventually moved to a new GP the researchers were able to obtain details of whether they developed cancer, or died from NHS central registries. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
End the gag-rule games Nov 15, 2008
The matter that has ping-ponged between presidential administrations is the so-called global gag rule, which denies US funding to any women's health clinic that offers abortion services or counseling, even in countries where abortion is legal ... But the world needs a new way of looking at women's health that goes beyond abortion. (Boston Globe)
Encorium Third Quarter 2008 Operating Results on Track, Postpones Filing of 10-Q as it Evaluates Goodwill Impairment Charge Nov 15, 2008
The Company has drug and biologics development as well as clinical trial experience across a wide variety of therapeutic areas such as infectious diseases, cardiovascular, vaccines, oncology, diabetes endocrinology/metabolism, gene therapy, immunology, neurology, gastroenterology, dermatology, hepatology, women's health and respiratory medicine. Encorium believes that its expertise in the design of complex clinical trials, its therapeutic experience and commitment to excellence, and its... (PR Newswire)
News Stories Nov 15, 2008
Women's Health Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Women's Health)
Year-end rush for babies to get bonus Nov 15, 2008
Pregnancy - Parenting - LifeAndStyle - smh. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Confused about which vitamins to take? Nov 15, 2008
Northrup, an authority on women's health and wellness and author of the new book "The Secret Pleasures of Menopause," says it is important to remember that vitamins are not drugs ... He points out that in the Women's Health Study, women receiving vitamin E experienced a statistically significant 24 percent reduction in total cardiovascular disease mortality. (CNN -- Health)
Birth center's possible demise ignites protest Nov 14, 2008
Judy Norsigian, executive director of Our Bodies Ourselves, a nonprofit women's health and advocacy organization, also signed the letter. "The irony here is, if the [hospital] lawyers cave in to a not-well-thought-through judgment that they have to do this to protect themselves financially, they will worsen outcomes for women overall giving birth in that system," Norsigian said in a phone interview. (Boston Globe)
Wyeth latest drugmaker to narrow focus of research Nov 14, 2008
Wyeth is even ending research in its signature areas in women's health contraceptives and menopause treatments and switching to other female health problems with an unmet need, such as ovarian cancer and lupus ... "We believe that we need more depth within these areas and more broadening within a focused disease area to ... identify unique targets that we can develop drugs for," said Loh, who heads Wyeth's clinical drug research in all areas except women's health and neuroscience ... New... (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Crestor Study Will Boost Statin Demand Nov 14, 2008
"I know everyone in my practice is going to come in in the next few weeks and ask if they should go on a statin after this, or be tested for CRP," said Dr. Sharonne Hayes, director of the Women's Health Clinic at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Not Necessarily Just Crestor. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
U.S. Gets A 'D' As March Of Dimes Releases Premature Birth Report Card Nov 14, 2008
The Report Card also is supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, the National Business Group on Health, the American Benefits Council and dozens of other business and maternal and infant health organizations. The Report Card also calls for. (Science Daily)
Big weight gains for pregnant women lead to trouble Nov 13, 2008
HEALTH / WOMEN'S HEALTH. Big weight gains for pregnant women lead to trouble. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Supplements Don't Reduce Breast Cancer Risk Nov 13, 2008
In the Women's Health Initiative study, 36,282 participants were randomly assigned to receive calcium 1000 milligrams plus vitamin D 400 IU daily or placebo for 7 years, on average, to determine the effect of these supplements on hip fractures. The supplements' effect on invasive breast cancer was a secondary endpoint of the study. (MEDLINEplus)
Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women's Hypertension Risk Nov 13, 2008
That's the conclusion of a new study by U.S. researchers who analyzed data from thousands of participants in the Women's Health Study. Lipoprotein particles carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout the body. (MEDLINEplus)
Tibolone in Older Postmenopausal Women Nov 13, 2008
2 In analyses combining clinical-trial and observational-study cohorts, the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) showed that a decreased risk of breast cancer. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
No breast cancer benefit from vitamins Nov 12, 2008
The study - part of the massive Women's Health Initiative - followed more than 36,000 post-menopausal women who were randomly assigned to take calcium and vitamin D supplements or a placebo. The researchers were mainly interested to see whether the supplements would make a difference in their incidence of hip fracture, but breast cancer was a secondary outcome they studied. (Boston Globe)
Hologic Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Operating Results Nov 12, 2008
Jack Cumming, Chairman and CEO added, "Fiscal 2008 was a challenging year for Hologic. Investments we made in our technology coupled with our business strategy have enabled the creation of an ever expanding portfolio of products for women's health. In fiscal 2009 we have several challenges including the integration of our two recent acquisitions and a fragile global economic environment. We believe we are well-positioned for continued success with our current product lines and look forward to... (PR Newswire)
Canadian women are in the dark when it comes to their health Nov 12, 2008
Biological differences, as well as social roles and practices, affect women's health and health care needs. And that goes beyond the reproductive differences," said Gillian Einstein Ph.D., Senior Scientist at Women's College Research Institute, Director of the Collaborative Graduate Program in Women's Health and Professor of Psychology and Public Health at the University of Toronto. "What the research there is shows is that women and men have different symptoms with the same disease, and they... (Canada Newswire)
Arika Husnayanti Aboebakar: Striving to improve women's health Nov 12, 2008
In order to promote women's health issues, Ika provides checkups for women at Pidie Jaya District Health Center on a fortnightly basis ... The 33-year-old mother of one is dedicated to improving women's health in the region. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Getting Little Sleep May Be Associated With Risk Of Heart Disease Nov 12, 2008
11, 2007) Women's health is much more at risk from sleep deprivation than men's, according to recent research. The researchers found that the those women in the study group who slept less than or equal to 5. (Science Daily)
Prepping for a colonoscopy is Nov 12, 2008
"Colonoscopy is especially important for women," the Harvard Women's Health Watch newsletter says, because women tend to have more potentially cancerous polyps and lesions deep in their intestines. Those problems are buried back where a sigmoidoscopy, which only sees part of the colon, can't see them, making a full 5-foot colon scoping a wise choice. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Steroid patch boosts sex drive in older women Nov 12, 2008
Professor Davis was the principal investigator for the study and is Professor of Women's Health, Department of Medicine at Monash University. She said loss of sexual interest was common amongst women after menopause and in many instances resulted in women seeking medical treatment. (The Virtual Medical Centre)
