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Menopausal Symptoms and Their Management [PDF]
Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, 2015 The menopause transition is associated with various symptoms, which can interact to produce morbidity. Vasomotor symptoms are the most commonly reported, but vaginal dryness/dyspareunia, sleep difficulties and adverse mood changes have all been shown to worsen as women approach menopause. For postmenopausal women changes in cognition are more likely to
Nanette, Santoro +2 more
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Management of Menopausal Symptoms [PDF]
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2015 Most menopausal women experience vasomotor symptoms with bothersome symptoms often lasting longer than one decade. Hormone therapy (HT) represents the most effective treatment for these symptoms with oral and transdermal estrogen formulations having comparable efficacy.
Andrew M, Kaunitz, JoAnn E, Manson
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Therapy of IBS: Is a Low FODMAP Diet the Answer?
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2020 Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder with a worldwide prevalence of 11%. It is characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of underlying unique pathology.
Lauren P. Manning +2 more
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The Use of Neuromodulation for Symptom Management [PDF]
Brain Sciences, 2019 Pain and other symptoms of autonomic dysregulation such as hypertension, dyspnoea and bladder instability can lead to intractable suffering. Incorporation of neuromodulation into symptom management, including palliative care treatment protocols, is becoming a viable option scientifically, ethically, and economically in order to relieve suffering.
Farrell, SM, Green, A, Aziz, T
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The Limitations of Symptom-based Heart Failure Management
Cardiac Failure Review, 2019 Heart failure (HF) has emerged as a global epidemic and it affects about 6 million adults in the US. HF medical treatment, as recommended in guidelines, significantly improves survival and quality of life; however, the mortality burden of HF remains high.
Lampros Papadimitriou +3 more
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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, 2022 Purpose To explore the experience of controlling defaecation dysfunction among patients with rectal cancer after sphincter-saving surgery. Methods This study applied a descriptive qualitative design. Thirty-six patients with rectal cancer were given semi-
Wen Liu, Hai Ou Xia
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Palliative Medicine Reports, 2023 Background: Most people in Japan wish to spend their final days at home, but the majority fail to do so; earlier studies indicated a more pronounced worsening of symptoms if treated at home.
Ryuto Shiraishi +12 more
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Management of medically unexplained symptoms [PDF]
BMJ, 2004 Includes diagnosis, specific treatments, and appropriate communication I n all parts of our healthcare system we meet patients presenting with physical symptoms that lack an obvious organic basis. The terms used to describe such symptoms—medically unexplained symptoms or functional somatic symptoms—are purely descriptive and do not imply ...
Marianne, Rosendal +2 more
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Pain Research and Management, 2009 BACKGROUND: The need for intrathecal infusion in a palliative care setting is infrequent. Despite established efficacy, safety and cost effectiveness, this is considered an ‘extraordinary measure’ in Canada.
Philippa Hawley +5 more
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Children, 2019 Children freely expressing themselves through spontaneous dance is a natural part of childhood. The healing powers of dance are universal in all cultures across history. Dance/movement therapy (DMT) in pediatric oncology is little known and underutilized.
Suzi Tortora
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