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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health will comment on published research work from Australia and around the world to assist women to make informed decisions in managing their health.

Please note: Information in Hot Topics is updated or removed as appropriate as new studies are released. Also, where appropriate, the information from Hot Topics is available in our websites:

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Managing PCOS

Content updated November 29, 2006

Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 March 2007 )

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2008 - Hormone replacement therapy and risk of myocardial infarction: a national register study
Study summary This observational study, published online in the European Heart Journal on 1 October 2008, looks at the effects of HRT post the Women's Health Initiative trial. The research followed 698,098 healthy Danish women, aged 51-69, between 1995-2001. The study found that overal...Read more

2008 - Tibolone and breast cancer risk
Is tibolone (Livial) associated with an increased risk of breast cancer? Comments from: Professor Henry Burger AO, MD, FRACP, FCP, FRCP (London), FRCOG, FRANZCOG, FAA Director and Consultant Endocrinologist, The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health, and Emeritus Director, Prince Henry's Ins...Read more

2008 - Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and breast cancer study – recent Australian research
Comments from researchers at the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health Introduction The Foundation strongly advocates that women and health professionals take a balanced, evidence-based and informed approach to health. All risks and benefits should be taken into perspective when considering th...Read more

2008 - ‘Bio-identical’ Hormones: recent developments
January 9, 2008 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has begun enforcement action against compounding pharmacies making false and misleading claims about the safety and efficacy of 'bioidentical hormones'. Read more

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2008 Nov 19 - Australian women’s health – from the inside out
The latest Jean Hailes national magazine summer 2008/09 edition is out, featuring important health issues relevant to the health and wellbeing of Australian women. With a range of health practitioners, medical researchers and health educators, the Foundation is leading the way in improving women&rs...Read more

2008 Nov 10 - Diabetes in pregnancy – a major wake up call for women
With an estimated 275 Australians developing diabetes every day, health experts are offering new insight for women into what is becoming Australia’s fastest growing, and often symptomless, chronic disease. Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health consultant endocrinologist Dr Carolyn A...Read more

2008 Nov 5 - National health experts speak on midlife
Women in Devonport and surrounding areas have the opportunity to hear leading experts speak on midlife women’s health on the evening of Friday November 21 at the Devonport Convention Centre. National organisation the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health has joined with Women’...Read more

2008 Oct 10 - Fashion for a good cause
Get a sneak preview of local fashion icon, The Ark Clothing Company’s summer range of clothing at Kazari Japanese Collectors Gallery in Prahran on Wednesday October 22. All proceeds from the launch of The Ark’s new summer range will go to leading Australian health organisation, the Jean...Read more

2008 Sep 29 - Do you know your numbers?
Clayton-based women’s health organisation, the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health is urging City of Kingston residents to know their blood pressure numbers and reduce their risk of stroke. The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health is a leading national women’s he...Read more

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Effect of the Menstrual Cycle on Appetite and GI of Foods GP and HP Update 12 November 2008 Update 6 November 2008 Detecting Prediabetes, Diabetes and its Complications GP and HP Update 30 October 2008

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