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Muscle and joint aches (MJA) are frequently observed among menopausal women. They impair quality of life and are a burden to the healthcare system.To analyze the relation between MJA and several variables related to the menopause.In this cross-sectional study, 8373 healthy women aged 40–59 years, accompanying patients to healthcare centers in 18 cities of 12 Latin American countries, were asked to...
In healthy adults microbial communities that colonise different regions of the human colon contribute nutrients and energy to the host via the fermentation of non-digestible dietary components in the large intestine. A delicate balance of microbial species is required to maintain healthy metabolism and immune function. Disturbance in this microbial balance can have negative consequences for health...
Falls are a leading cause of mortality among older adults worldwide. With the increasing aging population, falls are rapidly becoming a public health concern. Numerous internal and external factors have been associated with an older adult's increased risk of falling. Most notably visual impairments are gaining recognition for their critical role in fall events, particularly related to trips, slips...
Falls are one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in older adults. Every year, an estimated 30–40% of patients over the age of 65 will fall at least once. Falls lead to moderate to severe injuries, fear of falling, loss of independence and death in a third of those patients. The direct costs alone from fall related injuries are a staggering 0.1% of all healthcare expenditures in the United...
To investigate the age at menopause in three urban populations in Central and Eastern Europe and to assess whether the (suspected) differences can be explained by a range of socioeconomic, reproductive and behavioural factors.The Health, Alcohol and Psychosocial factors in Eastern Europe (HAPIEE) Study examined random samples of populations aged 45–69 years in Novosibirsk (Russia), Krakow (Poland)...
The effects of ethnicity and gender can produce varying results when evaluating risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) development and metabolic syndrome (MetS) components. The risks of specific MetS component combinations and incident CKD are unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the combination of MetS components and CKD.This prospective cohort study included 15,401...
Large proportions of women have turned to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for relief from their menopausal symptoms. This highlights the need for more rigorous research into CAM. This article is aimed at critically reviewing surveys that examine the prevalence of CAM use by menopausal women worldwide. Eleven databases were searched for peer-reviewed surveys published in any language between...
Hyponatremia is a complication of diuretic treatment and has been recently identified as a novel factor associated with osteoporosis and fractures. The impact of diuretic-associated electrolyte disorders on osteoporotic fractures (OF) has rarely been studied systematically.We conducted a study in patients presenting to the emergency department at the University Hospital Bern. In this retrospective...
To analyze the effects of statin use on bone turnover markers (BTM), in participants from a large population-based cohort.Cross-sectional study that included 2431 subjects (1401 women and 930 men) from the Camargo Cohort. We analyzed the differences in serum BTM between statin or non-statin users, by means of a generalized linear model, adjusted for a wide set of covariates and stratified by diabetes...
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a clinical syndrome describing the symptom complex of urgency, with or without urgency incontinence and is usually associated with frequency and nocturia. Whilst many women may be initially managed using a clinical diagnosis alone a number will fail primary therapy and will require further investigation. Those women with refractory symptoms following initial conservative...
Symptoms related to vaginal atrophy are a significant problem for postmenopausal women and estrogen has been the gold standard for its treatment. A number of recent reviews of vaginal estrogen products are available. This review will, therefore, focus on other products and potential products for this indication, including the tissue selective estrogen complex and selective estrogen receptor modulators...
As with many organs, compromised function of the eye is accompanied with age and has become increasingly prevalent with the aging population. When decreased visual loss becomes significant, patients’ ability to perform activities of daily living becomes compromised. This decrease in function is met with morbidity and mortality, as well as a large socioeconomic burdon throughout the world. This review...
The present study aimed to investigate any associations between parameters of body fat mass distribution and levels of serum uric acid (sUA), a well-documented cardiovascular risk factor, among non-obese women ranging from pre- to post-menopausal status.In this cross-sectional population-based study we assessed body fat distribution by dual-energy-X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and sUA levels in 101...
Coffee is a beverage used worldwide. It includes a wide array of components that can have potential implication on health. We have reviewed publications on the impact of coffee on a series of health outcomes.Articles published between January 1990 and December 2012 were selected after crossing coffee or caffeine with a list of keywords representative of the most relevant health areas potentially affected...
Invasive as well as non-invasive methods are available for assessment of the endometrium.The purpose of this clinical guide is to provide evidence-based advice on endometrial assessment in peri and postmenopausal women.Literature review and consensus of expert opinion.Presuming speculum examination and cervical cytology are assessed, transvaginal ultrasound should be undertaken initially as it is...
With ageing populations a major challenge is to maintain physical and cognitive function, quality of life and independence. The literature does not only indicate important gender differences in lifestyle behaviours, but also how these behaviours might affect health outcomes. The current review has a male perspective when exploring lifestyle predictors of healthy ageing, such as physical activity and...
The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between the components of clinical sarcopenia and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.A population-based cohort of 590 Finnish postmenopausal women (mean age 67.9; range 65–72) was selected from the Osteoporosis Fracture Prevention (OSTPRE-FPS) study in 2002. Bone mineral density (BMD) and lean tissue mass were assessed by dual X-ray absorptiometry...
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