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International Journal of Gerontology, 2013 Background: Osteoporosis-related fragility fracture is a major health issue in older adults. This study has been developed to investigate the relationship of lifestyle factors with fragility fracture prevalence in postmenopausal Taiwanese women. Methods:
Chu-Hsu Lin +6 more
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Comparison of anogenital distance and correlation with vulvo-vaginal atrophy: a pilot study on premenopausal and postmenopausal women [PDF]
, 2018 OBJECTIVES: Anogenital distance (AGD) represents the space between labia posterior commissure and anus. This was pilot study to investigate how menopause and so lack of oestrogens affects AGD. METHODS: A total of 109 patients were enrolled.
Benedetti Panici, Pierluigi +11 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective We assessed whether circulating adipokines are associated with incident fractures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods Three adipokines (adiponectin, leptin, and fibroblast growth factor [FGF]‐21) were measured using banked enrollment serum from participants in a longitudinal RA cohort.
Joshua F. Baker +9 more
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Decreased risk of breast cancer associated with oral bisphosphonate therapy [PDF]
, 2012 Preclinical studies and adjuvant trials using bisphosphonates have found them to have an antitumor effect. Although major advances have been made in chemoprevention strategies with selective estrogen receptor modulators and aromatase inhibitors, their ...
Brufsky, A, Mathew, A
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective We evaluated the role of 25‐hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D), prednisone, and other risk factors for bone mineral density (BMD) loss and osteoporosis in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods We calculated the association between 25(OH)D levels and other potential risk factors and BMD measures (spine T scores) and osteoporosis (defined as a T ...
Nima Madanchi +4 more
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Postmenopausal endometriosis presenting as a pelvic mass invading the colon
Clinical Case Reports, 2020 An invading mass in a postmenopausal female is usually suspicious of being cancerous. Even though, endometriosis should always be included in the differential since its surgical management involves significant morbidity and even mortality.
Ariel Polonsky, Lance Bruck
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Effects of reproductive and demographic changes on breast cancer incidence in China: A modeling analysis [PDF]
, 2008 Background: Breast cancer incidence is currently low in China. However, the distribution of reproductive and lifestyle risk factors for breast cancer among Chinese women is changing rapidly.
Colditz, Graham A. +8 more
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Managing menopausal symptoms and associated clinical issues in breast cancer survivors [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: Review evidence to guide management of menopausal signs and symptoms in women after breast cancer and make recommendations accordingly. Evidence: Randomized controlled clinical trials, observational studies, evidence-based guidelines, and
Davis, Susan R. +5 more
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Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.Osteoporosis from long‐term glucocorticoid (GIOP) use elevates susceptibility to fracture. This study shows GCs impair ascorbic acid (AA) metabolism in osteoblasts, collagen synthesis and extracellular matrix integrity. AA enhanced collagen biochemical and mechanical properties and restored osteoblast and endothelial function. These findings underscore
Micaila DE Curtis +19 more
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مجله دانشگاه علوم پزشکی بیرجند, 2023 Background and Aims: Nowadays, osteoporosis is increasing, especially in postmenopausal women, due to hormonal changes, including some enzyme factors, such as alkaline phosphatase and blood calcium levels.
Ali Ghasemi Kahrizsangi +2 more
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