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Lifestyle Management in Menopause: A Systematic Review of Women With Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), the loss of ovarian function before age 40, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, low bone mineral density, dementia and psychological distress. Lifestyle interventions reduce chronic disease risk in other populations and, with hormone therapy, may improve health outcomes in POI.
Ladan Yeganeh, Nathalie Vermeulen, Carolyn Ee, Helena Teede, Amanda J. Vincent   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Self-reported preparation of Polish midwives for independent performance of prophylactic activities within the scope of women’s diseases and obstetric pathologies

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2014
objective. The objective of the study is an attempt to recognize self-reported preparation of midwives for an independent performance of prophylactic activities within the scope of women’s diseases and obstetric pathologies. material and methods. The
Grażyna J. Iwanowicz-Palus, Ewa Rzońca, Agnieszka Bień, Anna Włoszczak-Szubzda   +3 more
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Chronic pelvic pain secondary to venous congestion of longitudinal vaginal septum: a case report

AJOG Global Reports
We describe the first written description of chronic pelvic pain secondary to venous congestion isolated to a longitudinal vaginal septum. A 29-year-old nulliparous female with chronic pelvic pain was diagnosed with a complete longitudinal vaginal septum
Megan A. Stevenson, MD, Koah R. Vierkoetter, MD, Jennifer W.H. Wong, MD   +2 more
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Unraveling the Genetic Mysteries of Müllerian Anomalies: Research Approaches and Clinical Significance

Clinical Genetics, EarlyView.
This review primarily summarizes the genetic defects in Müllerian anomalies, the tools used to validate these genetic defects, and the future clinical significance of identifying the precise genetic etiology of Müllerian anomalies. ABSTRACT Müllerian anomalies are a collection of heterogeneous anatomical disorders of the female genital tract that ...
Jingfang Li, Xin Hou, Xiangyu Wang, Juan Li, Li Li, Xiangyi Ma   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Disease modifying therapy for multiple system atrophy – Parkinsonian Type [PDF]

, 2017
BACKGROUND: Multiple System Atrophy –Parkinsonian Type (MSA-P) is a rare, rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disease without any current treatment.
Dwyer, Sean Sullivan
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Exploring Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women's Oral Health Perceptions and Practices in Australia—A Qualitative Study

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the perceptions and practices of women in peri/menopause towards oral healthcare in Australia. Background Hormonal changes associated with peri/menopause create a period where women may be more prone to developing oral health problems, which can significantly impact their quality of life.
Namitha Thomas, Kath Peters, Kate O' Reilly, Mariana S. Sousa, Ajesh George   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Targeting deficiencies in the TLR5 mediated vaginal response to treat female recurrent urinary tract infection [PDF]

, 2017
The identification of the host defence peptides as target effectors in the innate defence of the uro-genital tract creates new translational possibilities for immunomodulatory therapies, specifically vaginal therapies to treat women suffering from rUTI ...
AA Ashkar, AL Flores-Mireles, AR Brumbaugh, AS Ali, AS Cass, B Becknell, B Foxman, B Foxman, B Li, BJ Bachmann, CC Rigby, CL Townes, CY Chan, D Vita De, DA Hill, DA Rosen, E Andersen-Nissen, ES Danka, EV Valore, G Gong, G Wlasiuk, GF Dusio, J Rohrl, J Shi, J Song, J Zhao, JA Silverman, K Gupta, K Gupta, KA Hutton, KD Smith, L Robino, M Chromek, MA Beerepoot, MA Handley, MC Lane, NI Paphitou, NJ Smith, NS Savar, O Ciani, P Aldridge, R Kucheria, RA Welch, RE Hancock, RN Fichorova, SJ Hultgren, SJ Klebanoff, SN Abraham, T Ganz, T Klein, TA Stamey, TJ Hannan, TR Hawn, TR Hawn, TR Hawn, V Nienhouse   +55 more
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Tissue Resident Memory Cells: Friend or Foe?

Immunology, EarlyView.
Tissue‐resident memory T cells (TRM cells) are specialised immune cells in barrier tissues like the lungs, skin and gut, providing rapid host defence and tumour surveillance. Their retention and differentiation are regulated by molecules such as CD69, CD103 and TGF‐β. Dysregulation of TRM cells can lead to chronic activation, driving conditions such as
Chidimma F. Chude, Jude E. Uzonna, Janilyn Arsenio   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding HIV/AIDS in the African Context

, 2018
This book of readings is intended for courses in Global Health. The editors asked Prof. Stillwaggon to contribute a chapter summarizing her years of work on the spread of HIV/AIDS in populations among whom bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral diseases
Sawers, Larry, Stillwaggon, Eileen
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Human schistosomiasis [PDF]

, 2014
Human schistosomiasis-or bilharzia-is a parasitic disease caused by trematode fl ukes of the genus Schistosoma. By conservative estimates, at least 230 million people worldwide are infected with Schistosoma spp.
Bustinduy, Amaya L, Colley, Daniel G, King, Charles H, Secor, Evan   +3 more
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