OBGYN.net Headline News for Monday August 12, 2002

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AIDS Prevention:
Los Alamos researchers recommend AIDS vaccine strategies
Cardiac Arrest:
FDA approves new indication for implantable cardioverter defibrillators
Diagnostics:
New contract established for supply of detection systems
Healthcare Access:
AIDS drug prices drop 54% in Latin America, Caribbean
Healthcare Costs:
UAB announces results of first HIV patient care cost analysis
Legislation:
ACP-ASIM applauds expansion of Medicaid and SCHIP programs
Pertussis:
CDC issues mortality stats for 2000
Recalls:
FDA announces the destruction of unsafe medical devices
Schistosomiasis:
$30M granted to control initiative gives hope to developing countries
Weight Loss:
One-on-one counseling best for weight loss

OBGYN.net Womens Health News for Monday August 12, 2002

Anemia:
Low hemoglobin means high risk for mobility problems in elderly women
Fitness:
Exercise during later part of menstrual cycle may mean greater fat loss
Exercise lowers levels of blood estrogens
Gynecology:
RU-486 hastens cure of women's fibroids and endometriosis
Hypercholesterolemia:
Women's risk of stroke death elevated
Infectious Disease:
New study: Pharmacogenomic tests have key applications in cancer and infectious disease
Infertility:
Highly purified menotrophins are as effective as recombinant treatments for IVF
Menopause:
ACOG issues statement on Estrogen Plus Progestin Trial of the Women's Health Initiative
Short-term value to estrogen touted
Osteoporosis:
Research: Early intervention with Actonel reduces risk of first vertebral fracture in postmenopausal women
Stronger back muscles reduce spine fractures
Psychology:
Low calorie diet affects women's psychosocial well being
Regulatory Issues:
FDA hears breast implant concerns
Stillbirth:
Good practice guidelines may actually do mothers more harm than good
Toxic Shock Syndrome:
Surprising role found for staph's toxic shock toxin
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