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Monthly Archives: April 2004

Seasonale Earns Big Pharma Big Bucks

 
 
400 Chestnut Ridge Road                                           
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N E W S   R E L E A S E
 
CONTACT:  Carol A. Cox, 201-930-3720       
EMAIL: ccox@barrlabs.com      
 
Barr Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2004 Earnings of $0.33 Per Share Driven By 87% Increase in Revenue
Excluding Charges, Third Quarter Earnings Were $0.58 Per Share
 
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – […]

Study Plans to Retest Use of Hormones

4/17/04 NY Times
Study Plans to Retest Use of Hormones
By DENISE GRADY
Despite studies in recent years finding that hormone therapy after
menopause did women more harm than good, researchers at a group of major
medical centers have decided to test the treatment again because they still
suspect it may have benefits, particularly for younger women. The
researchers hope to find […]

The truth about hormone treatment — and why you didn’t hear it sooner

Toronto Globe and Mail
By PAUL TAYLOR
Saturday, April 24, 2004
Researchers found signs of trouble decades ago, writes PAUL TAYLOR. So why did doctors continue recommending hormone-replacement therapy for menopausal women?
When Sandy Bohl began to experience the hot flashes of menopause 10 years ago, she was advised to undergo hormone-replacement therapy.
“My doctor said to me, […]

Study Plans to Retest Use of Hormones

4/17/04 NY Times
By DENISE GRADY
Despite studies in recent years finding that hormone therapy after
menopause did women more harm than good, researchers at a group of major
medical centers have decided to test the treatment again because they still
suspect it may have benefits, particularly for younger women. The
researchers hope to find out whether hormones can protect against […]

Choosing When to Menstruate: The Role of Extended Contraception

Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
Updated on April 13, 2004
Program Description
Choosing to Menstruate began in December of 2001 when the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) hosted a panel of experts to examine the issue of “what is normal” when it comes to menstruation. The convened experts identified cultural and social issues in this paradigm, […]

Getting around that monthly cycle

By ANDREA PICARD
PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTER
TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL
Wednesday, April 7, 2004 –
Getting around that monthly cycle
Freedom from menstruation is necessary for some, a lifestyle choice for others
Like many young women, Adrienne Barstow takes the pill. But she takes only the first 21
pills in the pack and throws out the last seven, […]