It has been suggested that a regular run-down of the biggest news in women’s health would be an excellent addition to this blog… and I agree.
So here are today’s headlines on women’s health issues:
Genentech shares soar after FDA action
East Bay Business Times
Genentech Inc.’s stock soared about 10 percent Monday in the wake of news that the Food and Drug Administration approved its oncology drug Avastin to treat advanced breast cancer.
Health Net ordered to pay $9 million after canceling cancer patient’s policy
Los Angeles Times
A woman whose health insurance policy was canceled after she was diagnosed with breast cancer was awarded $9 million by a Los Angeles judge.
Let’s Give Eating Disorders a New Name
Huffington Post
As Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2008 gets underway, I’d like to propose that we all consider giving eating disorders a new name.
A Vaccine for Boys to Help Girls?
New York Times
A new front for the fight against cervical cancer involves boys.
How to sort out hormones and replacement
Chicago Tribune
What are bioidentical hormones? Are they an improvement on the usual hormone-replacement therapy?
Tests of new AIDS gel show promise for women
Reuters
A gel that uses a popular HIV drug to protect women from the AIDS virus is safe and acceptable to women, although it is too early to know if it actually prevents infection, researchers reported on Monday.
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