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WHO report calls for improved health care for women, girls

A new WHO report, released Monday, said women tend to "receive poorer quality care throughout their lives, particularly as teenagers and elderly people" even though they live six to eight years longer than men, Reuters reports. The WHO said women worldwide are "'denied a chance to develop their full human potential' because many of their critical medical needs are ignored" (MacInnis, 11/9).

10 Nov 2009

Public health experts urge Congress not to overlook the needs of Americans with "morbid obesity"

As the House of Representatives and the Senate debate companion bills to make health care more affordable and accessible, a coalition of obesity and public health experts today urged Congress not to overlook the needs of the more than 15 million Americans who suffer from severe obesity and are at the greatest risk for chronic disease and death.

9 Nov 2009

Chindex International reports fiscal 2010 second-quarter results

Chindex International, Inc., a leading independent American provider of Western healthcare products and services in the People's Republic of China, today announced results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2010, which ended September 30, 2009.

9 Nov 2009

Winner of the 2009 Women in Cardiology Mentoring Award

C. Noel Bairey Merz, M.D., an internationally recognized authority on women's heart health, will receive the American Heart Association's 2009 Women in Cardiology Mentoring Award at the organization's Scientific Sessions 2009, to be held in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center Nov. 14-Nov. 18.

7 Nov 2009

New Merck set to begin global health care operations

Merck & Co., Inc. today outlined its global plans following the completion of Merck's merger with Schering-Plough Corporation announced yesterday. The new Merck is a global health care leader aimed at providing innovative, distinctive products and services that save and improve lives, while satisfying customer needs and creating long term shareholder value.

5 Nov 2009

Scientific and medical community mourns the loss of Emeritus Professor James Boyer Brown

The scientific and medical community mourns the loss of our esteemed colleague and good friend Emeritus Professor James Boyer Brown AM, MSc (NZ), PhD (Edin), MSc (Melb), DSc (Edin), FRANZCOG (Ad Eundem), Life Member Fertility Society of Australia, Life Member Endocrine Society of Australia, who passed away on Saturday 31st October 2009, aged 90.

4 Nov 2009

Higher testosterone levels in older women are associated with increased health risks

Postmenopausal women who have higher testosterone levels may be at greater risk of heart disease, insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome compared to women with lower testosterone levels, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

4 Nov 2009

Kaiser Permanente to host 2009 National Diversity Conference in San Francisco

Kaiser Permanente will host its 2009 National Diversity Conference November 4-6 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.

4 Nov 2009

Study: Estrogen replacement may help protect brain damage

Eighteen years ago this month the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that it would sponsor a landmark study to examine women and cardiovascular disease. Known as the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), the study enrolled more than 161,000 women.

4 Nov 2009

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries net sales up 25%

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.

3 Nov 2009

Shire announces third quarter 2009 financial results

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces results for the three months to September 30, 2009.

31 Oct 2009

P&G's global branded prescription pharmaceutical business acquired by Warner Chilcott

Warner Chilcott plc announced today it has completed the acquisition of The Procter & Gamble Company's global branded prescription pharmaceutical business. The acquisition complements Warner Chilcott's existing presence in women's health care and adds new therapeutic and geographic markets.

30 Oct 2009

Combination of psychiatric medication and depression linked to preterm delivery

The odds triple for premature child delivery pregnant women with a history of depression who used psychiatric medication, according to a new study.

30 Oct 2009

Women more likely to suffer from adverse drug reactions than men; proactive approach may help reduce problems

Most people have taken a prescription medication at one time or another, but according to a report from the Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in Rockville, Md., not only do women take more medications during their lifetimes, women are more likely to suffer from adverse drug events than men.

30 Oct 2009

EB Sport announces the availability two branded fitness kits for men and women

EB Sport Group, a market leader in the creation of personal exercise and fitness products, has announced the availability of the Men’s Health “Ultimate Total-Body Workout” and Women’s Health “Lean Body Workout” – two branded fitness kits designed to get people back in shape quickly.

29 Oct 2009

Routine use of HRT increases longevity in postmenopausal women

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopausal estrogen deficiency has been in widespread use for over 60 years. Several observational studies over the years showed that HRT use by younger postmenopausal women was associated with a significant reduction in total mortality; available evidence supported the routine use of HRT to increase longevity in postmenopausal women.

29 Oct 2009

Genetic mutations cause for SIDS and SUDS

Scientists and clinicians at the Montefiore-Einstein Center for Cardiogenetics have teamed up and found that genetic mutations leading to Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) could be causing electrical malfunctioning of the heart resulting in the mysterious deaths more commonly known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexplained Death Syndrome (SUDS) in people older than 12 months of age.

27 Oct 2009

Cook Medical launches FluoroSet for accurate fluoroscopic evaluation results

Approximately one million women in the United States are rendered infertile by disease in the fallopian tubes, the most common being tubal occlusion or blockage. This condition is commonly diagnosed using a complicated, invasive fluoroscopic evaluation, consisting of real-time, action images of the fallopian tubes to identify possible occlusions. In an effort to simplify this procedure and ease patient discomfort, Cook Medical today announced the availability of the FluoroSet, a comprehensive, three-product radiographic tubal assessment set designed to deliver fast, easy, accurate fluoroscopic evaluation results.

26 Oct 2009

Pregnant women unsure about getting H1N1 flu shot, shows new survey

Despite majorities expressing concern about getting the novel H1N1 (or swine) flu this year, only about one in four pregnant women or new mothers plan to get the H1N1 flu shot, according to findings from a new survey conducted on behalf of HealthyWomen by Harris Interactive.

24 Oct 2009

Egypt Race for the Cure supports breast cancer programs

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is expanding its global breast cancer mission to Egypt this October, working with Egyptian government agencies and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to break the silence and stigma around breast cancer.

24 Oct 2009