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African heads of state meet to address maternal mortality, MDG 5 goal

African "heads of state gathered in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa for the African Union Summit met at a side event on Sunday, Jan. 27 to renew their commitment to reducing the maternal mortality rate on the continent," Inter Press Service reports.

29 Jan 2013

Women with BRCA gene mutations tend to undergo menopause sooner than others

Women with harmful mutations in the BRCA gene, which put them at higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, tend to undergo menopause significantly sooner than other women, allowing them an even briefer reproductive window and possibly a higher risk of infertility, according to a study led by researchers at UC San Francisco.

29 Jan 2013

Military women more likely to contract sexually transmitted infections: Study

As the number of women in the military increases, so does the need for improved gynecologic care. Military women may be more likely to engage in high-risk sexual practices, be less likely to consistently use barrier contraception, and, therefore, more likely to contract sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to research recently released by a physician at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island.

29 Jan 2013

Karmanos Cancer Institute’s SoftVue system under FDA review for market clearance

SoftVue, the whole breast ultrasound imaging device created by two scientists from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University School of Medicine, is currently undergoing review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for market clearance.

29 Jan 2013

Lumpectomy plus radiation may provide better chance of survival than mastectomy in early breast cancer patients

A new analysis has found that lumpectomy plus radiation for early breast cancer may provide patients with a better chance of survival than mastectomy. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the results provide confidence in the efficacy of breast-conserving treatments even among patients with aggressive, early disease.

28 Jan 2013

Carmenta acquires option to license Stanford technology for preeclampsia diagnostic test

Carmenta Bioscience, Inc., a privately held medical technology company focused on maternal and fetal health, today announced it has acquired the option for a worldwide, exclusive license from Stanford University to develop a set of tests enabling physicians to better diagnose and predict preeclampsia.

28 Jan 2013

Certain forms of abuse negatively influence women cancer patients' quality of life

A new study by University of Kentucky researchers shows evidence that certain forms of abuse negatively influence women cancer patients' quality of life.

28 Jan 2013

Less invasive treatment can provide superior survival to mastectomy in early stage breast cancer

Patients with early stage breast cancer who are treated with lumpectomy plus radiation have a better chance of survival compared with those who undergo mastectomy, according to Duke Medicine research.

28 Jan 2013

Qigong reduces depressive symptoms and improves QOL in women with breast cancer

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found qigong, an ancient mind-body practice, reduces depressive symptoms and improves quality of life in women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer.

28 Jan 2013

Study shows how GATA3 protein acts downstream biochemically to prevent breast cancer metastasis

The spread of breast cancer to distant organs within the body, an event that often leads to death, appears in many cases to involve the loss of a key protein, according to UC San Francisco researchers, whose new discoveries point to possible targets for therapy.

28 Jan 2013

Merck receives FDA approval for Oxytrol to treat overactive bladder in women

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Oxytrol for Women, the first over-the-counter treatment for overactive bladder in women ages 18 years and older.

28 Jan 2013

Short-term use of folic acid supplements unlikely to increase cancer risk

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25 Jan 2013

Findings could help develop targeted exercise for obese women with Type 2 diabetes

More than one-third of Americans are obese, and these individuals often experience accompanying health issues, such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular problems. In response to the so-called "obesity epidemic," many medical professionals have suggested ways to improve the health outcomes of obese individuals through diet and exercise.

25 Jan 2013

African-American women who reported childhood abuse had greater risk of uterine fibroids

According to a new study from the Slone Epidemiology Center (SEC) at Boston University, African-American women who reported sexual or physical abuse before age 11 had a greater risk of uterine fibroids in adulthood compared with women who had no such abuse history.

25 Jan 2013

High blood calcium levels may predict ovarian cancer

A new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is the first to report that high blood calcium levels might predict of ovarian cancer, the most fatal of the gynecologic cancers.

25 Jan 2013

Philippines law on family planning will help country achieve universal access to reproductive health

A new law in the Philippines that "requires the government to meet the unmet need for voluntary family planning information and supplies" and all public schools to teach age-appropriate sexuality education went into effect on January 16,

25 Jan 2013

Findings could help explain prevalence of urinary tract infections in post-menopausal women

Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, show that reservoirs of uropathogenic E. coli within the bladder exist in higher numbers post-menopause than pre-menopause in a mouse model, a finding that could help explain the greater prevalence of urinary tract infections in post-menopausal women.

25 Jan 2013

Women's Health News

African heads of state meet to address maternal mortality, MDG 5 goal

Women with BRCA gene mutations tend to undergo menopause sooner than others

Military women more likely to contract sexually transmitted infections: Study

Karmanos Cancer Institute’s SoftVue system under FDA review for market clearance

Lumpectomy plus radiation may provide better chance of survival than mastectomy in early breast cancer patients

Carmenta acquires option to license Stanford technology for preeclampsia diagnostic test

Certain forms of abuse negatively influence women cancer patients' quality of life

Less invasive treatment can provide superior survival to mastectomy in early stage breast cancer

Qigong reduces depressive symptoms and improves QOL in women with breast cancer

Study shows how GATA3 protein acts downstream biochemically to prevent breast cancer metastasis

Merck receives FDA approval for Oxytrol to treat overactive bladder in women

Short-term use of folic acid supplements unlikely to increase cancer risk

Findings could help develop targeted exercise for obese women with Type 2 diabetes

African-American women who reported childhood abuse had greater risk of uterine fibroids

High blood calcium levels may predict ovarian cancer

Philippines law on family planning will help country achieve universal access to reproductive health

Findings could help explain prevalence of urinary tract infections in post-menopausal women

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