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Fertility drugs cause a high percentage of multiple births; contribute to growing crisis of prematurity

The widespread use of so-called fertility drugs, not just high-tech laboratory procedures, likely plays a larger role than previously realized in the growing problem of premature births in the United States, because these drugs cause a high percentage of multiple births, the March of Dimes said today.

18 Jan 2010

American Fertility Association to educate gay and lesbian community on gestational surrogacy

The American Fertility Association's Manicures & Martinis Family Building Program returns to Los Angeles this month, with a focus on gestational surrogacy, an option often used by men in same sex relationships.

13 Jan 2010

Chicago surrogacy firms launch program to aid parents with surrogacy births

Two Chicago-area surrogacy firms today announced the launch of a program designed to facilitate the delivery in Illinois of babies carried by gestational surrogates.

12 Jan 2010

IntegraMed America plans to open new vein clinic in Columbia, Maryland

IntegraMed America, Inc., the nation’s leading manager of specialty outpatient healthcare facilities in the emerging, technology-focused medical niches of fertility and vein care, today announced plans to open a new vein clinic in Columbia, Maryland in mid 2010.

9 Jan 2010

A forum for clinicians and scientists to share research results and new developments

ESHRE invites you to attend its workshop on 'The search for excellence in IVF: a practical approach'. The workshop provides a forum for clinicians and scientists to share research results and discuss problems and new developments.

9 Jan 2010

Aneeve Nanotechnologies selected to work in the UCLA on-campus Technology Incubator Program

Aneeve Nanotechnologies LLC has been selected to work in the UCLA on-campus Technology Incubator Program at the California NanoSystems Institute. The startup company will conduct early-stage research for the development of a novel hormone sensor/meter for biomedical applications in the areas of infertility and menopause.

8 Jan 2010

Chinese researchers become the world's fifth most prolific contributors to regenerative medicine

Chinese researchers have become the world's fifth most prolific contributors to peer-reviewed scientific literature on clock-reversing regenerative medicine even as a skeptical international research community condemns the practice of Chinese clinics administering unproven stem cell therapies to domestic and foreign patients.

8 Jan 2010

Montefiore Medical Center first to perform minimally invasive procedure on uterine fibroids

Montefiore Medical Center recently became the only hospital on the East Coast to conduct the Radio Frequency Ablation procedure to shrink uterine fibroids in women 30 years and older.

6 Jan 2010

New chromosomal screening strategy shows promise in PGS

A new strategy that researchers believe provides a more comprehensive screening of the entire chromosomal makeup of an embryo shows tremendous promise in the field of preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) according to a study published in the December issue of Fertility and Sterility.

31 Dec 2009

FREEDRUGCARD.US launches new Rx savings program to reduce prescription drug prices

If you are looking for the best way to save money on your prescription drugs then FREEDRUGCARD.US is your best option. The free prescription assistance drug card program is sponsored by a non-profit organization and was launched to help all Americans lower the cost of prescription drugs.

31 Dec 2009

Vitro Diagnostics completes private placement of common stock and warrants to raise cash infusion

Vitro Diagnostics, Inc., dba Vitro Biopharma, announced the completion of a private placement of its common stock and warrants representing an initial investment of $87,500, with an additional $87,500 should the warrants be exercised, by a group of private investors who previously purchased the Company’s stock at a 36% lower price, through a prior private placement. Please see the associated Form 8-K for additional details regarding this transaction.

31 Dec 2009

A properly managed metabolic detoxification program can benefit

“Detox” programs have been in the spotlight recently, with a bevy of Hollywood celebrities citing their “detox” programs as the secret to looking great on the red carpet. But, what exactly is detoxification? Is it merely the latest health and beauty fad, or is it a true health therapy? And can anyone besides the Hollywood elite benefit from it?

22 Dec 2009

CLIAWAIVED.COM expands its business into GPO market by signing the first major GPO

CLIAWAIVED.COM, Inc., the leading Internet-based, multi-line distributor of point-of-care CLIA Waived Diagnostic tests, medical products and physician office supplies, today announced the planned expansion of their business into the GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) market with the signing of their first major GPO, representing nearly 700 physician offices and 7000+ doctors.

19 Dec 2009

Possible link between presence of breast cancer genes and infertility discovered

A New York Medical College physician who specializes in restoring or preserving fertility in female cancer patients has discovered a possible link between the presence of breast cancer genes and infertility.

19 Dec 2009

Teens, contraception and unplanned pregnancy

Nearly all unmarried young adults ages 18-29 believe pregnancy is something that should be planned (94% of men and 86% of women) and say that it is important to avoid pregnancy in their lives right now (86% of men and 88% of women), according to new research released by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.

15 Dec 2009

Pure populations of immature cells that enable male reproduction isolated and transplanted

Reproductive researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have succeeded in isolating and transplanting pure populations of the immature cells that enable male reproduction in two species-human spermatogonia and mouse gonocytes. These germline stem cells, taken from testis biopsies, demonstrated viability following transplantation to mouse testes within a controlled laboratory setting.

15 Dec 2009

McClatchy series examines Africa's population

"Although it's frequently portrayed as a continent decimated by epidemics, starvation and war, Africa is gripped by one of the greatest population explosions ever recorded.

14 Dec 2009

Genentech announces Phase III study of Avastin in women treated with chemotherapy for advanced breast cancer

Genentech, Inc., a wholly owned member of the Roche Group, today announced results from a Phase III study (RIBBON 2) of Avastin® (bevacizumab) in women who had previously been treated with initial (first-line) chemotherapy for advanced HER2-negative breast cancer and needed additional (second-line) treatment.

14 Dec 2009

Study examines the association of BRCA1 gene, infertility and breast/ovarian cancer

In a study published online this week in the leading cancer journal, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Westchester Medical Center Physician Dr. Kutluk Oktay, MD, Director, Division of Reproductive Medicine & Infertility concluded that mutations in the BRCA1 gene (gene associated with early onset breast cancer) are associated with early diminishment of egg reserve.

14 Dec 2009

Fertility experts announce new research findings on reproductive medicine

Reproductive medicine is one of today's most exciting scientific and clinical areas. Every month brings announcements of research developments, medical 'firsts', new rulings by regulatory bodies, or ethical controversies.

11 Dec 2009

Fertility News and Research

Fertility drugs cause a high percentage of multiple births; contribute to growing crisis of prematurity

American Fertility Association to educate gay and lesbian community on gestational surrogacy

Chicago surrogacy firms launch program to aid parents with surrogacy births

IntegraMed America plans to open new vein clinic in Columbia, Maryland

A forum for clinicians and scientists to share research results and new developments

Aneeve Nanotechnologies selected to work in the UCLA on-campus Technology Incubator Program

Chinese researchers become the world's fifth most prolific contributors to regenerative medicine

Montefiore Medical Center first to perform minimally invasive procedure on uterine fibroids

New chromosomal screening strategy shows promise in PGS

FREEDRUGCARD.US launches new Rx savings program to reduce prescription drug prices

Vitro Diagnostics completes private placement of common stock and warrants to raise cash infusion

A properly managed metabolic detoxification program can benefit

CLIAWAIVED.COM expands its business into GPO market by signing the first major GPO

Possible link between presence of breast cancer genes and infertility discovered

Teens, contraception and unplanned pregnancy

Pure populations of immature cells that enable male reproduction isolated and transplanted

McClatchy series examines Africa's population

Genentech announces Phase III study of Avastin in women treated with chemotherapy for advanced breast cancer

Study examines the association of BRCA1 gene, infertility and breast/ovarian cancer

Fertility experts announce new research findings on reproductive medicine

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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