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Gynecology and obstetrics are twin subjects that deal with the female reproductive system. While obstetrics deals with pregnancy and its associated procedures and complications, gynaecology involves treating women who are not pregnant.

New article in Women's Health journal emphasizes the importance of early pregnancy detection

A new article published in the peer-reviewed journal Women's Health emphasizes the importance of early pregnancy detection. Using research conducted on behalf of Church & Dwight Co. Inc., the makers of First Response, the article reviews data that shows not all at-home pregnancy tests are created equal -First Response brand pregnancy tests are more sensitive and able to detect key variants of the pregnancy hormone better than other at home pregnancy tests.

9 Dec 2009

FDA cleared, non-invasive prescription therapeutic device for NVP now available

PrimaBella™, the only non-invasive prescription therapeutic device cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of nausea and vomiting due to pregnancy (NVP), is now available. Providing a non-invasive, drug-free treatment for morning sickness, PrimaBella™ has been proven to be safe for both mother and developing baby and can offer quick relief -- the majority of patients report an immediate improvement in NVP symptoms.

9 Dec 2009

BIOGUARD barrier gauze dressings exhibit high antiviral efficacy against H1N1 virus

An independent lab report demonstrated that BIOGUARD™ barrier gauze dressings exhibit greater than 99.9% inactivation rates against swine flu virus after exposure for 24 hours.

8 Dec 2009

Workforce Alliance receives $134,790 grant to fund workforce training program

Workforce Alliance was awarded a $134,790 grant by the State of Florida to fund a workforce training program aimed at meeting the high need for skilled health care workers in Palm Beach County.

8 Dec 2009

TomTec introduces Image-Arena multimodality platform

TomTec the leading innovator for cardiac imaging presents its next generation Image-Arena™ multimodality platform for Image Analysis, Review and Data Management at the EuroEcho in Madrid.

7 Dec 2009

DirectView Holdings to facilitate the worldwide event for SIADTP's annual meeting

DirectView Holdings, Inc., a company focused on ownership and management of leading video and security technology companies, is pleased to announce that the Company has been chosen to facilitate a worldwide event for the Annual Meeting of the Iberoamerican Society for Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy (Sociedad Iberoamericana de Diagnóstico y Tratamiento Prenatal -- SIADTP).

7 Dec 2009

Anticoagulants used to prevent clots in placental blood vessels ineffective, reveals research

Blood clotting, or coagulation, is an important process that prevents excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured. Sometimes, however, clots form on the inside of vessels without an obvious injury or do not dissolve naturally, a potentially life-threatening situation requiring treatment.

7 Dec 2009

Comparative study on African monkeys may provide novel targets for AIDS therapy

Two studies published this month in the Journal of Clinical Investigation provide a significant advance in understanding how some species of monkeys such as sooty mangabeys and African green monkeys avoid AIDS when infected with SIV, the simian equivalent of HIV.

5 Dec 2009

Results from Phase III pivotal study of FIRMAGON presented

Drs. Neal Shore and E. David Crawford presented results for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) recurrence from the additional analysis of secondary end points of biochemical recurrence rate in a Phase III pivotal study of FIRMAGON® (monthly degarelix for injection) or monthly leuprolide in prostate cancer patients during the first year of treatment.

4 Dec 2009

Breastfeeding a child may lower a woman's risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome

Breastfeeding a child may lower a woman's risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome, a condition linked to heart disease and diabetes in women, according to a Kaiser Permanente study that was published today online ahead of print and will appear in the February issue of Diabetes, a journal of the American Diabetes Association.

4 Dec 2009

Breastfeeding reduces a woman's risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome

3 Dec 2009

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs linked to autism-spectrum disorders

Commonly prescribed beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs for the treatment of asthma in pregnant women as well as pre-term labor may increase the incidence of autism-spectrum disorders, psychiatric pathology, cognitive problems and poor school performance in their children, according to a new study published in the December 2009 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

3 Dec 2009

Columbia University VP testifies on medical malpractice reform

Lee Goldman, M.D., executive vice president for health and biomedical sciences and dean of the faculties of medicine and health sciences at Columbia University testified today on medical malpractice reform before the New York State Senate Committees on Codes, Health and Insurance in Albany, New York.

2 Dec 2009

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs can increase risk of autism-spectrum disorders in developing fetus

2 Dec 2009

MRI can identify placenta accreta in pregnant women, reveals study

A study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) revealed that MRI is a highly accurate means of identifying placenta accreta, a potentially life-threatening and increasingly common condition that is the leading cause of death for women just before and after giving birth.

1 Dec 2009

TomTec Imaging Systems to present new technology for radiologic ultrasound at upcoming RSNA conference

TomTec Imaging Systems, the leading innovator for cardiac image analysis and image management will present its new technology for radiologic ultrasound at the upcoming RSNA conference in Chicago.

26 Nov 2009

Study reveals that ghrelin can increase resistance to Parkinson's disease

Ghrelin, a hormone produced in the stomach, may be used to boost resistance to, or slow, the development of Parkinson's disease, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in a study published in a recent issue of the Journal of Neuroscience.

25 Nov 2009

TomTec Imaging Systems showcases its new cardiac multimodality workstation at the RSNA

TomTec, the leading innovator for cardiac image analysis and image management, shows its new cardiac multimodality workstation at the RSNA in Chicago!

25 Nov 2009

Alpha-fetoprotein, a well-tolerated agent for treatment and prevention of breast cancer

Researchers have found that hormones produced during pregnancy induce a protein that directly inhibits the growth of breast cancer. This protein, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), may serve as a viable, well-tolerated agent for the treatment and prevention of breast cancer, according to findings published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

25 Nov 2009

Positive efficacy data from Phase 2 study of AEZS-108 announced

AEterna Zentaris Inc. (the "Company"), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on endocrine therapy and oncology, today announced positive efficacy data from a Phase 2 study with its targeted cytotoxic peptide conjugate, AEZS-108 (formerly AN-152), in patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.

25 Nov 2009

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New article in Women's Health journal emphasizes the importance of early pregnancy detection

FDA cleared, non-invasive prescription therapeutic device for NVP now available

BIOGUARD barrier gauze dressings exhibit high antiviral efficacy against H1N1 virus

Workforce Alliance receives $134,790 grant to fund workforce training program

TomTec introduces Image-Arena multimodality platform

DirectView Holdings to facilitate the worldwide event for SIADTP's annual meeting

Anticoagulants used to prevent clots in placental blood vessels ineffective, reveals research

Comparative study on African monkeys may provide novel targets for AIDS therapy

Results from Phase III pivotal study of FIRMAGON presented

Breastfeeding a child may lower a woman's risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome

Breastfeeding reduces a woman's risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs linked to autism-spectrum disorders

Columbia University VP testifies on medical malpractice reform

Beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs can increase risk of autism-spectrum disorders in developing fetus

MRI can identify placenta accreta in pregnant women, reveals study

TomTec Imaging Systems to present new technology for radiologic ultrasound at upcoming RSNA conference

Study reveals that ghrelin can increase resistance to Parkinson's disease

TomTec Imaging Systems showcases its new cardiac multimodality workstation at the RSNA

Alpha-fetoprotein, a well-tolerated agent for treatment and prevention of breast cancer

Positive efficacy data from Phase 2 study of AEZS-108 announced

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