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High-fat diet during puberty increases risk of breast cancer

Girls eating a high-fat diet during puberty, even those who do not become overweight or obese, may be at a greater risk of developing breast cancer later in life, according to Michigan State University researchers.

2 Sep 2010

U.N. Secretary-General, UNAIDS Executive Director highlight role NGOs can play in achieving MDGs

During the 63rd U.N. Department of Public Information/NGO Conference on Monday in Melbourne, Australia, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon "call[ed] on delegates to do more to save the lives of mothers and babies," the Australian Associated Press/Sydney Morning Herald reports (Alexander/Rose, 8/30).

2 Sep 2010

Quidel's RapidVue hCG lateral flow pregnancy immunoassay granted FDA 510(k) clearance

Quidel Corporation, a leading provider of rapid diagnostic testing solutions, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the sale of Quidel's RapidVue® hCG test, a lateral flow pregnancy immunoassay for the qualitative detection of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG).

2 Sep 2010

Ovatech completes Phase 2 study of Ovaprene non-hormonal, intravaginal contraceptive ring

Ovatech, an emerging women's health-focused company, announced today that the Company's Phase 2 clinical study of its non-hormonal, intravaginal contraceptive ring, Ovaprene, has been successfully completed. Ovaprene is a 'one-size-fits-all' patented, female-controlled, intravaginal organic silicone ring barrier-contraceptive that is designed to continuously release spermiostatic and spermicidal non-drug agents over a four-week period.

2 Sep 2010

Health leaders gather to discuss WHO's work in Africa

Health leaders from 46 African WHO member states gathered in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Monday for the 60th session of the Africa Committee of the WHO, Agencia AngolaPress reports. According to the news service, meeting attendees will discuss a report on the WHO Africa's activity in the region during the 2008-2009 period to evaluate the success and challenges associated with efforts to improve health outcomes in Africa (8/30).

2 Sep 2010

Over one-half of babies in poverty raised by mothers living with depression

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has raised added concern about a study released by The Urban Institute that shows more than one-half of babies in poverty are being raised by mothers living with depression - creating parenting and child development challenges.

31 Aug 2010

Incidence of acute myocardial infarction increases among young Italian women: Study

The incidence of acute myocardial infarction in Italy sharply increased, particularly among young women, between the years 2001 and 2005, according to a comprehensive study funded by the Human Health Foundation, a nonprofit Italian charity for biomedical research and health education in Spoleto, Italy. The results were published in Aging Clinical Experimental Research.

31 Aug 2010

Pathology experts to evaluate medical, surgical breast cancer treatment at World Senologyc Congress

Spain will held the 16th World Senologyc Congress between the 20th and 22nd of October. This meeting will allow doctors to evaluate the progress achieved in medical and surgical breast cancer treatment and its future challenges. The best time to rebuilding breasts, how to preserve patients' fertility, the use of nodes self-transplant to treat lymphedema, the develop of new molecular targets and the use of stem cells will be some of the key issues to be treated during the congress.

31 Aug 2010

Study finds black females exhibit greater magnitude of LVH than their white counterparts

A study conducted in the UK has established the extent of cardiac adaptation amongst female athletes competing in a number of sports.

31 Aug 2010

Bionovo receives positive guidance for Menerba drug candidate

Bionovo, Inc. announced today that it has received positive guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the Company's Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) plan for its lead drug candidate Menerba.

31 Aug 2010

Over use of decongestants by women leads to preterm birth delivery: Study

A new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) epidemiologists has found that women who took over-the-counter decongestants during their pregnancies are less likely to give birth prematurely.

31 Aug 2010

Canadian minister travels to Mali, Mozambique to start rolling out Canada's G8 Muskoka Initiative

The Canadian government started rolling out its maternal health program in Africa as Minister of International Co-operation Bev Oda embarked on a seven-day visit to Mali and Mozambique, the Globe and Mail reports (York, 8/27).

31 Aug 2010

Eisai receives new action date for FDA priority review of eribulin mesylate NDA for metastatic breast cancer

Eisai Inc. announced today that it has received notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the agency expects to complete priority review of the eribulin mesylate New Drug Application (NDA) for locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer on or before December 30, 2010, which is a three month extension from the original Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of September 30, 2010.

30 Aug 2010

FRC Action PAC applauds Alaska's vote for parental notification rights to abortion

FRC Action PAC, the political action committee connected to Family Research Council Action, praised Alaska's voters for affirming the right of parents to be notified should their minor daughter seek an abortion. The measure passed by a 55-45 percent margin.

30 Aug 2010

Many expectant mothers unaware of risks associated with early elective C-sections and induced labor

Medical experts are concerned about the significant number of elective deliveries (C-sections and induced labor) that are being scheduled for non-medical reasons prior to 39 weeks of pregnancy. This troubling trend can lead to serious health consequences for the baby, as well as potential dangers for the mother.

30 Aug 2010

Study finds BMI, thrombogenic factor increases cardiovascular risk

Although having a high body mass index (BMI) is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, researchers are only beginning to understand how BMI affects the physiological processes involved in the development of the disease. Now, a study of a subset of women in the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS), suggests that as BMI increases, so do platelet reactivity and thrombogenic microvesicles and activated protein C in the blood-all of which contribute to the formation of atherothrombosis and associated cardiovascular events.

30 Aug 2010

Clinton condemns mass rape of women, children in Congo; U.N. investigation continues

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday condemned the mass rape of women and children in the Democratic Republic of Congo and vowed U.S. help, Reuters reports (Allen, 8/26).

27 Aug 2010

Insurers embrace GOP with campaign cash; Palin drives abortion wedge

After being labeled as "villains" and enemies of reform by Democrats, health insurers are shifting their cash to the coffers of Republican candidates, giving GOP campaigns eight times as much money, Bloomberg reports. "WellPoint, along with Coventry Health Care Inc. and Humana Inc., gave Republican candidates $315,000 from May through July, according to U.S. Federal Election Commission records.

27 Aug 2010

Today's Opinions: Medicare illusions, small biz perks, abortion regs and more

Americans told lawmakers in Washington that they wanted reforms that would lower costs; Democrats in Congress increased them. They said they wanted Medicare protected; Democrat leaders used it as a piggy bank, cutting hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicare to help pay for this massive new government expansion of health care (Sen. Mitch McConnell, 8/26).

27 Aug 2010

Genentech receives FDA Refuse to File letter for accelerated approval of trastuzumab-DM1 BLA

ImmunoGen, Inc., a biotechnology company that develops antibody-based targeted anticancer products, today announced that Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, today announced its receipt of a Refuse to File (RTF) letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the accelerated approval of the Biologic License Application (BLA) for trastuzumab-DM1, or T-DM1, submitted in July 2010.

27 Aug 2010

Women's Health News

High-fat diet during puberty increases risk of breast cancer

U.N. Secretary-General, UNAIDS Executive Director highlight role NGOs can play in achieving MDGs

Quidel's RapidVue hCG lateral flow pregnancy immunoassay granted FDA 510(k) clearance

Ovatech completes Phase 2 study of Ovaprene non-hormonal, intravaginal contraceptive ring

Health leaders gather to discuss WHO's work in Africa

Over one-half of babies in poverty raised by mothers living with depression

Incidence of acute myocardial infarction increases among young Italian women: Study

Pathology experts to evaluate medical, surgical breast cancer treatment at World Senologyc Congress

Study finds black females exhibit greater magnitude of LVH than their white counterparts

Bionovo receives positive guidance for Menerba drug candidate

Over use of decongestants by women leads to preterm birth delivery: Study

Canadian minister travels to Mali, Mozambique to start rolling out Canada's G8 Muskoka Initiative

Eisai receives new action date for FDA priority review of eribulin mesylate NDA for metastatic breast cancer

FRC Action PAC applauds Alaska's vote for parental notification rights to abortion

Many expectant mothers unaware of risks associated with early elective C-sections and induced labor

Study finds BMI, thrombogenic factor increases cardiovascular risk

Clinton condemns mass rape of women, children in Congo; U.N. investigation continues

Insurers embrace GOP with campaign cash; Palin drives abortion wedge

Today's Opinions: Medicare illusions, small biz perks, abortion regs and more

Genentech receives FDA Refuse to File letter for accelerated approval of trastuzumab-DM1 BLA

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