Texture analysis of vertebral bone marrow using chemical shift encoding–based water-fat MRI:a feasibility study [PDF]
Summary This feasibility study investigated the spatial heterogeneity of the lumbar vertebral bone marrow using chemical shift encoding–based water-fat MRI. Acquired texture features like contrast and dissimilarity allowed for differentiation of pre- and
Baum, T. +12 more
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Metabolic syndrome and sexual function in postmenopausal women
Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is associated with metabolic syndrome (MS) and to identify factors that contribute to FSD in postmenopausal women.
Kathiussa Dombek +3 more
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Climacteric Lowers Plasma Levels of Platelet-Derived Microparticles: A Pilot Study in Pre-versus Postmenopausal Women [PDF]
Background: Climacteric increases the risk of thrombotic events by alteration of plasmatic coagulation. Up to now, less is known about changes in platelet-(PMP) and endothelial cell-derived microparticles (EMP). Methods: In this prospective study, plasma
Andreas Rank +43 more
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Background and ObjectivesReproductive hormones and receptors play crucial roles in breast cancer development and progression. The association between preoperative serum reproductive hormone levels and receptor status in postmenopausal women with breast ...
Chuner Jiang +15 more
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Study of Serum Leptin in Well-differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma: Correlation with Patient and Tumor Characteristics [PDF]
Background There is a proven relationship between obesity and several cancers including breast, endometrium, colorectal, and esophagus. With the increasing incidence of both obesity and thyroid cancer, we designed the present study to investigate a ...
Abdel-Aziz, TE +3 more
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Features of the somatic status and clinical characteristics of breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most urgent as medical and social problems. In Ukraine, from 1995 to the present time, BC occupies the first rank in the structure of cancer morbidity and mortality among women.
С. М. Грибач
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Change in bone mineral density in post menopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis [PDF]
Introduction: Low bone mass is a serious complication of post menopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis. We determined the Change in Bone Mineral Density in postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis.
Aghaei, M. +9 more
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Postmenopausal Osteoporosis [PDF]
It is the responsibility of nurses to be informed about osteoporosis, especially about measures which may protect against rapid and early bone loss, and to share this knowledge with patients. The role of the nurse is to educate: to present known data about diet, exercise, and calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
J C, Stevenson, M I, Whitehead
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Relation of bone mineral density with homocysteine and cathepsin K levels in postmenopausal women
Background: Homocysteine (HCY) interferes with collagen cross-linking in bones and stimulates osteoclast activity. The activated osteoclasts secrete cathepsin K (CathK), a cysteine protease, in eminent quantity during bone resorption ...
Madhukar Mittal +8 more
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Estrogenic activity, race/ethnicity, and Indigenous American ancestry among San Francisco Bay Area women. [PDF]
Estrogens play a significant role in breast cancer development and are not only produced endogenously, but are also mimicked by estrogen-like compounds from environmental exposures.
Fejerman, Laura +6 more
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