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Research review calls for new approaches to guard against child abuse

A new international review of research into child welfare services shows that radical changes are needed to improve assessments and support for families where there are concerns about parental abuse.

21 Jun 2010

Study evaluates association between PBDE flame retardants and thyroid function in pregnant women

Pregnant women with higher blood levels of a common flame retardant had altered thyroid hormone levels, a result that could have implications for fetal health, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.

21 Jun 2010

Obese women with insulin resistance lose more weight on lower-carbohydrate diet: Study

Obese women with insulin resistance lose more weight after three months on a lower-carbohydrate diet than on a traditional low-fat diet with the same number of calories, according to a new study. The results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 92nd Annual Meeting in San Diego.

21 Jun 2010

Too much tea raises the risk of rheumatoid arthritis: Study

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) a severely debilitating inflammatory disease of the joints is on the rise worldwide. It leads to severe pain, stiffness, swelling and loss of movement of joints like knees, wrist and even fingers. RA affects women more than men. RA occurs in people who develop a rogue immune system that attacks the tissue that lines the joint cavities called the synovium leading to degeneration of the joints and the symptoms of the disease. In 1995 36.4 per 100,000 women were diagnosed with RA whereas in 2005 the number rose to 54 per 100,000 women.

20 Jun 2010

Alcohol consumption guidelines during pregnancy needed: Study

Before 2001 Australian health guidelines recommended that pregnant women should not consume alcohol. These guidelines were introduced in 1992. In 2001 the consensus guidelines recommended avoidance of “high” blood levels of alcohol but did not say no to lower levels of alcohol. In 2009 National Health and Medical Research Council advised that all women planning a pregnancy, pregnant or breastfeeding should not drink alcohol at all.

20 Jun 2010

Researchers review data comparing IUDs and hormonal contraceptives

Women who have had intrauterine devices fitted as contraceptives are less likely to become pregnant than those who have hormone injections, a new review by Cochrane Researchers has found. The review, which focused on women in developing countries, also found a possible link between contraceptive method and disease progression in HIV.

19 Jun 2010

Boehringer Ingelheim disappointed with FDA Advisory Committee recommendations on flibanserin NDA for HSDD

The Reproductive Health Drugs Advisory Committee met today to discuss the new drug application (NDA) for flibanserin 100 mg as a treatment for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) in pre-menopausal women. The advisory committee was convened by and makes recommendations to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA will consider the committee's advice as part of its final assessment of the NDA.

19 Jun 2010

LUHS opens clinic to treat debilitating effects of CPP in women

Loyola University Health System has opened a clinic to treat the debilitating effects of chronic pelvic pain in women. The clinic is located at the Loyola Outpatient Center at 2160 S. First Ave., in Maywood.

19 Jun 2010

Equatorial Guinea strengthens health facilities to boost access to reproductive health services

The Republic of Equatorial Guinea (Republica de Guinea Ecuatorial, along with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), is working to strengthen and equip health facilities throughout the country to boost access to reproductive health services. The rebuilding process includes the construction and renovation of health centers and maternity units as well as proper training for medical students.

19 Jun 2010

Advisory panel recommends FDA approve new "morning after" pill

The New York Times: A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel Thursday recommended that the agency approve "a medicine that could help prevent pregnancy if taken as late as five days after unprotected sex. The pill, called ella, sprang from government labs and appears to be more effective than Plan B, a morning-after pill now available over the counter to women 18 and older that gradually loses efficacy after intercourse and can be taken at latest three days after sex.

18 Jun 2010

Naviscan announces presentations on PEM technology at Society of Nuclear Medicine Annual Meeting

Naviscan's Positron Emission Mammography (PEM) technology was the focus of several presentations and discussions at the Society of Nuclear Medicine Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City. The focus represents a growing interest and validation of how PEM can play an important role in the fight against breast cancer.

18 Jun 2010

FVL gene mutation increases risk of blood clots in breast cancer patients treated with tamoxifen: Study

Women who develop blood clots while taking tamoxifen for early-stage breast cancer are more likely to carry a faulty version of a gene involved in clotting than those who do not develop blood clots, a US study has found.

18 Jun 2010

BioSante announces presentation of LibiGel safety update at ENDO 2010

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc., will present a LibiGel safety update at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society (ENDO), being held from June 19-22, 2010 in San Diego, California.

18 Jun 2010

Risk of MI increases six-fold in young women with RA: Study

Rheumatoid Arthritis patients face a two-fold increased risk of suffering a Myocardial Infarction (MI, heart attack) versus the general population, which is comparable to the increased risk of MI seen in diabetes patients, according to results of a new study presented today at EULAR 2010, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism in Rome, Italy.

18 Jun 2010

Family Research Council calls for FDA transparency, honesty on "Emergency Contraceptive" Ella

This afternoon the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Panel, considering the new "Emergency Contraceptive," Ella, which can also act as an abortifacient, voted against recommending ANY precautions or labeling that would inform women of the drug's abortifacient capabilities as well as health risks.

18 Jun 2010

Encouraging interim results from stem and regenerative cell-enriched fat grafting breast reconstruction trial

Interim results from a breast reconstruction trial show stem and regenerative cell-enriched fat grafting resulted in a high sustained rate of physician and patient satisfaction and persistent improvements in overall outcomes of the procedure at six and 12 months.

18 Jun 2010

Research examines relationship between body-image distortion and weight-loss behaviors

Normal weight and underweight teenage girls who falsely believe they are overweight are at significantly greater risk of succumbing to unnecessary and unsafe weight-loss behaviors than girls who can accurately assess their weight status, according to new research by a University of Illinois expert in eating disorders and body-image perception.

18 Jun 2010

Consumption of tea increases risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis in women

Women who drink tea have an increased risk of developing Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) compared with those who drink none.

18 Jun 2010

New VA surgery rating system affects where vets get care; Abortion changes considered for military

"A new rating system now restricts the types of surgery performed at certain Veterans Affairs facilities in five states," NPR reports. "The new policy will prompt some veterans to travel farther to reach other VA facilities or civilian hospitals for more complex surgeries. The policy comes after investigations found that surgical mistakes had caused nine deaths in the department's Marion, Ill., hospital a few years ago.

18 Jun 2010

State round up: Colo. to delay Medicaid pay to doctors; La. Legislature passes law requiring ultrasounds before an abortion

"Colorado has declared a fiscal emergency and delayed payments to doctors and clinics taking care of the state's neediest patients. Under state law, the Medicaid department can delay reimbursements to doctors, hospitals and clinics during a fiscal emergency. Physicians treating patients with the health-insurance plan for the poor will not receive normally scheduled payments on June 25 or July 2, a hardship for safety-net clinics in particular that rely on public funds. State officials said they would begin catching up on payments July 9 after a new fiscal year begins" (Brown, 6/17).

18 Jun 2010

Women's Health News

Research review calls for new approaches to guard against child abuse

Study evaluates association between PBDE flame retardants and thyroid function in pregnant women

Obese women with insulin resistance lose more weight on lower-carbohydrate diet: Study

Too much tea raises the risk of rheumatoid arthritis: Study

Alcohol consumption guidelines during pregnancy needed: Study

Researchers review data comparing IUDs and hormonal contraceptives

Boehringer Ingelheim disappointed with FDA Advisory Committee recommendations on flibanserin NDA for HSDD

LUHS opens clinic to treat debilitating effects of CPP in women

Equatorial Guinea strengthens health facilities to boost access to reproductive health services

Advisory panel recommends FDA approve new "morning after" pill

Naviscan announces presentations on PEM technology at Society of Nuclear Medicine Annual Meeting

FVL gene mutation increases risk of blood clots in breast cancer patients treated with tamoxifen: Study

BioSante announces presentation of LibiGel safety update at ENDO 2010

Risk of MI increases six-fold in young women with RA: Study

Family Research Council calls for FDA transparency, honesty on "Emergency Contraceptive" Ella

Encouraging interim results from stem and regenerative cell-enriched fat grafting breast reconstruction trial

Research examines relationship between body-image distortion and weight-loss behaviors

Consumption of tea increases risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis in women

New VA surgery rating system affects where vets get care; Abortion changes considered for military

State round up: Colo. to delay Medicaid pay to doctors; La. Legislature passes law requiring ultrasounds before an abortion

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