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"New University of Pittsburgh study reveals Polycystic Ovarians can lead to coronary artery calcification

HONOLULU, HI -- April 29, 2002 -- Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are at risk for premature calcification in their coronary arteries - an early indication of cardiovascular disease - according to Evelyn O. Talbott, Dr.P.H., professor of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. However, controlling weight and insulin sensitivity may reduce the risk. Click here for the full story.

6/25/01, 2:57 PM (Pacific)

The new PCOSupport™ web site is slated to premiere on September 1, 2001. With the new web site will come a host of new services and information. The revised Medical section of the web site will present basic information about PCOS, as well as information on the latest in medical research and treatment. Look for a new listing of research studies, and a new interface for finding articles, both of which are currently in development.