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New minimally invasive laser treatment saves the lives of twins with TTTS

As the number of women having twins has increased, so has the odds of developing a serious pregnancy complication called twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). This disorder affects as many as 15 percent of identical twin pregnancies, and results in uneven blood flow between the fetuses. Until recently the outcome was usually death or disabilities for the surviving babies.

13 Nov 2009

Cancer patients with dense breasts have a higher risk of recurring malignancy

A study published in the current issue of Cancer found that breast cancer patients with dense breasts have a 4x higher risk of recurring malignancy.

13 Nov 2009

IVF Witness uses RFID to identify the sperm and eggs, and reduces the risk of lab errors in infertility treatment

A new software technology is helping to reduce the risk of laboratory errors in infertility treatment, by electronically identifying the sperm, eggs, resulting embryos and other materials used in in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment cycles. Using non-invasive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), IVF Witness(TM) can track a patient's sperm, eggs and embryos during the course of treatment. If the wrong material is introduced in the lab environment, IVF Witness alerts the staff, via visual and audible signals, to help prevent mislabeling of any materials.

12 Nov 2009

Abortion rights groups unite in fight against coverage restrictions

Politico reports that abortion-rights "advocates are calling in the cavalry to help fight off an anti-abortion provision House Democratic leaders swallowed in order to win passage of their health care reform bill."

12 Nov 2009

Baby Boomers seek alternatives for prescription only treatments for menopause symptoms

As an increasing number of women from the Baby Boomer generation approach or have already reached menopause, more are seeking alternatives to prescription only treatments for menopause symptoms, and more are discovering Femnene and its line of feminine products designed specifically for a woman during and after the change of life.

12 Nov 2009

Data supports the use of ExAblate as a safe, effective and durable treatment for uterine fibroids

InSightec Ltd. today announced that three new papers published in the November issue of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology add to the growing body of data supporting the use of ExAblate(R) as a safe, effective and durable treatment for uterine fibroids.

12 Nov 2009

Health debate breaks uneasy peace on abortion policy

Politico: "After months of dodging high-profile confrontations over abortion, Democrats — including President Barack Obama — find themselves faced with a stark set of alternatives: Support a bill that imposes limits on access to abortion or demand one that might, however indirectly, fund the procedure with taxpayer money. It's the kind of decision point the White House and Democratic leaders have consistently attempted to avoid.

11 Nov 2009

Newborn and Parenting Resources: A new service from WellPoint for working mothers

WellPoint's affiliated Life and Disability Companies are pleased to announce Newborn and Parenting Resources - a new service designed to help new mothers adjust to their newborn baby and return to work after maternity leave. Newborn and Parenting Resources are available to all new and in-force short term disability plans offered by the affiliates effective 1/1/2010.

11 Nov 2009

Cancer screening methods are not perfect: Experts

In a recent New York Times article, the American Cancer Society (ACS) ignited a major controversy over the benefits of cancer screening, specifically with regards to their breast and prostate cancer guidelines. In the article, Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer of the ACS, responded to a study in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

11 Nov 2009

OncoVista Innovative Therapies' AdnaTest BreastCancer and EMT1/StemCell products evaluated in German hospitals

OncoVista Innovative Therapies, Inc. reported today that two of its proprietary products, the AdnaTest™ BreastCancer and AdnaTest EMT1/StemCell, were evaluated in Germany by the Departments of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Internal Medicine (Cancer Research) at University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen and the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Tuebingen.

11 Nov 2009

Capecitabine in chemotherapy regimen reduces early breast cancer recurrence

An analysis conducted by the Finnish Breast Cancer Group and published in The Lancet Oncology shows women at intermediate to high-risk of early breast cancer recurrence who received capecitabine as part of their chemotherapy regimen had a 34% reduction in the risk of the disease returning or death, compared with those taking the chemotherapy combination regimen without capecitabine.

11 Nov 2009

Women face higher risk of post-stroke depression

Depression occurs in as many as one-third of patients after a stroke, and women are at somewhat higher risk, according to a large new review of studies. Post-stroke depression is associated with greater disability, reduced quality of life and an increased risk of death.

11 Nov 2009

Pfizer and BMP Sunstone team up to promote Depo-Provera, a product for treating endometriosis

Pfizer China and BMP Sunstone Corporation today announced a strategic partnership to exclusively import, distribute and promote Depo-Provera (Medroxy-progesterone Acetate), a Pfizer product used to treat endometriosis, in China. Endometriosis is a medical condition in women of childbearing age that can cause significant pain.

11 Nov 2009

Sprycel holds hope for treating Src dependent ovarian cancer

The drug Sprycel, approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, significantly inhibited the growth and invasiveness of ovarian cancer cells and also promoted their death, a study by researchers with UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found.

11 Nov 2009

HIV/AIDS leading cause of death among women ages 15-44, WHO study shows

In follow-up coverage to the WHO's report on women's health, several news outlets examine the impact HIV/AIDS is having on women around the world. "In its first study of women's health, the World Health Organization said yesterday that the AIDS virus is the leading cause of death and disease among women between the ages of 15 and 44," the Associated Press/Boston Globe reports (11/10).

11 Nov 2009

Abortion clash moves to Senate as Centrists seek House-like provision in health bill

Roll Call reports that the impending fight has also sparked the attention of the abortion-rights lobby. "Abortion-rights advocates, who were outmaneuvered in the House's health care reform vote, are banking on tougher Senate rules and targeted lobbying to keep restrictive abortion language out of that chamber's bill."

10 Nov 2009

SAVI reaches a major milestone in breast brachytherapy

This month marks three years since physicians began offering SAVI™ radiation treatment as part of breast conservation therapy for early-stage breast cancer – a major milestone in breast brachytherapy.

10 Nov 2009

"Science In Action: Saving the Lives of Africa's Mothers" report to be released at ASADI conference

Science In Action: Saving the Lives of Africa's Mothers, Newborns, and Children is being released on Nov. 9 at the fifth annual conference of the African Science Academy Development Initiative (ASADI) in Accra, Ghana.

10 Nov 2009

Environmental factors, obesity and diabetes: Long-term study launched

Three Singapore biomedical institutions have launched a major, long-term study of pregnant mothers and their fetuses as well as infant children to determine just how profoundly environmental factors early in life influence the onset of diseases such as obesity and diabetes in later years.

10 Nov 2009

Court denies preliminary injunction against Hologic, Conceptus to continue patent infringement suit

Conceptus, Inc., developer of the Essure® procedure, the first proven non-incisional permanent birth control method available, today announced that the United Stated District Court, Northern District of California has denied Conceptus’ motion for a preliminary injunction prohibiting Hologic, Inc. from importing, using, selling or offering to sell the Adiana system in the United States.

From Hologic, Inc. 10 Nov 2009

Women's Health News

New minimally invasive laser treatment saves the lives of twins with TTTS

Cancer patients with dense breasts have a higher risk of recurring malignancy

IVF Witness uses RFID to identify the sperm and eggs, and reduces the risk of lab errors in infertility treatment

Abortion rights groups unite in fight against coverage restrictions

Baby Boomers seek alternatives for prescription only treatments for menopause symptoms

Data supports the use of ExAblate as a safe, effective and durable treatment for uterine fibroids

Health debate breaks uneasy peace on abortion policy

Newborn and Parenting Resources: A new service from WellPoint for working mothers

Cancer screening methods are not perfect: Experts

OncoVista Innovative Therapies' AdnaTest BreastCancer and EMT1/StemCell products evaluated in German hospitals

Capecitabine in chemotherapy regimen reduces early breast cancer recurrence

Women face higher risk of post-stroke depression

Pfizer and BMP Sunstone team up to promote Depo-Provera, a product for treating endometriosis

Sprycel holds hope for treating Src dependent ovarian cancer

HIV/AIDS leading cause of death among women ages 15-44, WHO study shows

Abortion clash moves to Senate as Centrists seek House-like provision in health bill

SAVI reaches a major milestone in breast brachytherapy

"Science In Action: Saving the Lives of Africa's Mothers" report to be released at ASADI conference

Environmental factors, obesity and diabetes: Long-term study launched

Court denies preliminary injunction against Hologic, Conceptus to continue patent infringement suit

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