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Menopause in the workplace: Challenges, impact, and next steps Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Nancy Safwan, Mariam Saadedine, Chrisandra L. Shufelt, Ekta Kapoor, Juliana M. Kling, Rajeev Chaudhry, Stephanie S. Faubion
Menopause is a natural part of a woman's life that coincides with a time when many women play significant roles in the workforce. Menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, fatigue, and difficulty with concentration and memory, can have a negative effect on work productivity and efficiency. This paper summarizes the impact of menopause in the workplace, with an emphasis on the impact of symptoms on employed
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Evaluation of muscle and bone composition and function in aging women with polycystic ovary syndrome Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-31 Burcu Çelik Eroğlu, Levend Karaçoban, Ilkay S. Idılman, Feza Korkusuz, Bulent Okan Yıldız
The potential effects of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on the musculoskeletal system are not well established. We examined the musculoskeletal system in women with PCOS in their late reproductive years. This cross-sectional study included 34 women with PCOS and 32 control women matched for age and body mass index (BMI). Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was used for body composition analysis
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The impact of water pollution on the health of older people Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Stefania Bochynska, Anna Duszewska, Marzena Maciejewska-Jeske, Marcin Wrona, Anna Szeliga, Michal Budzik, Aleksandra Szczesnowicz, Gregory Bala, Mateusz Trzcinski, Blazej Meczekalski, Roman Smolarczyk
Water pollution exerts a negative impact on the health of both women and men, inducing hormonal changes, accelerating aging, and consequently leading to the premature onset of age-related health problems. Water pollutants can in general be classified as chemical (both organic and inorganic), physical, and biological agents. Certain chemical pollutants have been found to disrupt hormonal balance by
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Thyroid cancer risk in women after hysterectomy: A nationwide cohort study Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Tsai-Sung Tai, Ching-Fang Tsai, Hsin-Yi Yang
Hysterectomy is commonly performed for benign uterine pathologies but there is some controversy over whether it is associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer. This study examines the associations of hysterectomy with ovarian conservation or with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and thyroid cancer incidence in Taiwan. We analyzed data from a nationwide health insurance claims database and identified
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An effective non-hormonal option with high tolerability for mild to moderate symptoms of vaginal dryness associated with menopause Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Susann Eichler, Mareike Panz, Anastasia Harder, Clarissa Masur, Manuel Häuser, Erik Schulze zur Wiesche
The efficacy and tolerability of a non-hormonal pessary (that forms an oil-in-water emollient with the vaginal fluid) were assessed for the treatment of symptoms of vaginal dryness associated with menopause. Seventy-nine postmenopausal women (mean age 60.8 6.5 years) with mild to moderate symptoms of vaginal dryness (including dyspareunia) were enrolled in this open-label, prospective, post-market
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The effects of lifestyle and behavioural interventions on cancer recurrence, overall survival and quality of life in breast cancer survivors: A systematic review and network meta-analysis Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Ladan Yeganeh, Suzanne Willey, Ching Shan Wan, Mahnaz Bahri Khomami, Mohammad Chehrazi, Olivia Cook, Kate Webber
Lifestyle/behavioural interventions may improve breast cancer outcomes and quality of life (QoL); however, uncertainty remains about the most effective interventions due to limited evidence. This study aimed to assess and compare the effects of lifestyle/behavioural interventions on cancer recurrence, survival and QoL in breast cancer survivors. Electronic databases including Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO
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Moderate-intensity continuous training and high-intensity interval training modulate the composition of the oral microbiota of elderly adults: Randomized controlled trial Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 María Leyre Lavilla-Lerma, Agustín Aibar-Almazán, Antonio Martínez-Amat, José Daniel Jiménez-García, Fidel Hita-Contreras
We investigates the effects of 16-week high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on the composition of the oral microbiota. To the best of our knowledge, at the time of writing this paper no other scholars had described the oral metagenomic changes associated with prescribed exercise in older adults. Forty-three participants aged 60–74 years were randomized 1:1:1 to
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Association of age at menarche, reproductive lifespan and age at menopause with the risk of atrial fibrillation: The HUNT study Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Hikaru Morooka, Eirin B. Haug, Vegard Malmo, Jan Pål Loennechen, Kenneth J. Mukamal, Janet Rich-Edwards, Abhijit Sen, Imre Janszky, Julie Horn
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Menopause transition and cardiovascular disease risk Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Erin R. Uddenberg, Nancy Safwan, Mariam Saadedine, Maria D. Hurtado, Stephanie S. Faubion, Chrisandra L. Shufelt
The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) notably increases in the fifth decade of a woman's life, coinciding with the onset of menopause and occurring 10 years later than the similar age-related increase in men. Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman's life and is accompanied by cardiometabolic changes, including a shift in body composition, increased blood pressure, disruptions in lipoproteins
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Female-specific risk variables: From innocent bystanders to key players in cardiovascular risk prediction Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Angela H.E.M. Maas
There is an increasing interest among professionals in cardiovascular medicine in women-specific risk variables related to gynecologic conditions over the life span. Although adverse lifestyle factors, hypertension, dyslipidemia and insulin resistance are recognized as the most important risk factors in older women, there is still uncertainty over how to account for other risk variables. For instance
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Nutrition of aging people with diabetes mellitus: Focus on sarcopenia Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Almog Shalit, Eleni Gerontiti, Georgios Boutzios, Eleni Korakianiti, Fotini Kanouta, Vasiliki Vasileiou, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Stavroula A. Paschou
As populations age, chronic diseases accumulate, and new health conditions emerge. One noteworthy pair that warrants further evaluation is diabetes mellitus and sarcopenia, given that the latter occurs in 28 % of the population aged over 50 who have diabetes mellitus. The management of both entails nutritional interventions, making the development of unified dietary recommendations an alluring strategy
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Development and validation of an intrinsic capacity score in the UK Biobank study Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-17 Melkamu Bedimo Beyene, Renuka Visvanathan, Muktar Ahmed, Beben Benyamin, John R. Beard, Azmeraw T. Amare
In 2015, the World Health Organization introduced the concept of intrinsic capacity (IC) to define the individual-level characteristics that enable an older person to be and do the things they value. This study developed an intrinsic capacity score for UK Biobank study participants and validated its use as a tool for health outcome prediction, understanding healthy aging trajectories, and genetic research
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Life is often compared to a marathon, so why do research and health promotion initiatives often treat it like a 100-m sprint? Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Gregore Iven Mielke, Leigh Tooth
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Laparoscopically confirmed endometriosis and anti-Müllerian hormone levels: Findings from the Nurses' Health Study II Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Leslie V. Farland, Michelle Valenti, William J. Degnan III, Elizabeth R. Bertone-Johnson, Holly R. Harris, Amy D. DiVasta, Kathryn M. Rexrode, A. Heather Eliassen, Stacey A. Missmer
Anti-Müllerian hormone is a reliable measure of ovarian reserve associated with menopause timing and fertility. Previous studies have observed that individuals with endometriosis have lower anti-Müllerian hormone levels than those without. However, sample sizes have been small and information is limited regarding the long-term influence of endometriosis on anti-Müllerian hormone levels among the general
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Healthy ageing in a multi-ethnic population: A descriptive cross-sectional analysis from the HELIUS study Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Marilyne Menassa, Oscar H. Franco, Henrike Galenkamp, Eric P. Moll van Charante, Bert-Jan H. van den Born, Esther M.C. Vriend, Pedro Marques Vidal, Karien Stronks
We investigated ethnic health disparities in the Healthy Life in an Urban Setting multi-ethnic cohort using the multidimensional Healthy Ageing Score. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of the study baseline data (2011–2015) collected through questionnaires/physical examinations for 17,091 participants (54.8 % women, mean (SD) age = 44.5 (12.8) years) from South-Asian Surinamese (14.8 %), African
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Introducing a value-based healthcare approach for women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI): Recommendations for patient-centered outcomes in clinical practice Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Charissa van Zwol-Janssens, Geranne Jiskoot, Jits Schipper, Yvonne V. Louwers
To establish a set of clinician and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and present the initial findings of a value-based healthcare (VBHC) program in patients with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). Employing a four-phase approach, we identified the most crucial domains for patients with POI and translated these into PROMs. Prior to each visit, patients completed questionnaires to evaluate:
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Menopausal hormone therapy: A review of metabolic and thermogenic effects Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Susanna Weidlinger, Petra Stute
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Potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia in six low-income and middle-income countries: A multinational, population-based survey Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Natan Feter, Jayne S. Feter, Wyllians V. Borelli, Airton J. Rombaldi, Raphael M. Castilhos
We aimed to determine the proportion of dementia cases potentially preventable in six low-income and middle-income countries. We analyzed data from 19,278 adults aged 50 years or more from China, South Africa, Ghana, India, Russia, and Mexico included in the WHO's Study on global AGEing and adult health. We calculated the population attributable fraction for ten potentially modifiable risk factors:
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Association between menopausal hormone therapy and the risk of gastric cancer: A Korean nationwide population-based cohort study Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Kyung Hee Han, Yoon Jin Choi, Kyungdo Han, Cheol Min Shin, Noh Hyun Park, Dong Ho Lee
Gastric cancer (GC) is more common in men than women, but also more common among postmenopausal than premenopausal women. The protective effect of reproductive hormones against GC remains unclear. Therefore, we evaluated the association between menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and the risk of GC in women. We investigated the national cohort data of women aged over 40 years who underwent health checkups
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Sleep duration in midlife and old age and risk of mortality over a 48-year follow-up: The Helsinki businessmen study (HBS) cohort Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Timo E. Strandberg, Kaisu H. Pitkälä, Mika Kivimäki
Both short and long sleep duration have been associated with increased mortality, but there are few truly long-term studies. This is a cohort study of 2504 men born between 1919 and 1934. In 1974–1975 (mean age 48), participants underwent baseline clinical examinations and sleep duration assessments. A follow-up examination took place 35 years later, in 2010 (mean age 82). All-cause mortality data
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Public expenditure on health care and the incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in China from 2008 to 2018 Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Zhixin Feng, Xiaoting Liu, Wei Yang, David R. Phillips
This study investigates whether differences in individual-level and provincial-level health funding could explain or mitigate health inequalities among older people in terms of non-communicable diseases within a population served by fragmented health insurance schemes. A national repeated cross-sectional analysis was done of the 2008, 2011, 2014, and 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Surveys
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Levels of frailty and frailty progression in older urban- and regional-living First Nations Australians Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Ebony T. Lewis, Kaarin J. Anstey, Kylie Radford, Nicole Mealing, Magnolia Cardona, Adrienne Withall, Kenneth Rockwood, Ruth Peters
To explore the prevalence of frailty, association between frailty and mortality, and transitions between frailty states in urban- and regional-living First Nations Australians. Secondary analysis of longitudinal data from the Koori Growing Old Well Study. First Nations Australians aged 60 years or more from five non-remote communities were recruited in 2010–2012 and followed up six years later (2016–2018)
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Vulvovaginal atrophy in women with and without a history of breast cancer: Baseline data from the PatiEnt satisfactiON studY (PEONY) in Italy Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Maria Cristina Meriggiola, Paola Villa, Silvia Maffei, Angelamaria Becorpi, Tiziana Di Paolantonio, Antonio Nicolucci, Stefano Salvatore, Rossella E. Nappi, PEONY Study Group
To assess clinical characteristics of postmenopausal women with moderate/severe vulvovaginal atrophy, as well as its impact on sexual function, well-being, and quality of life, and to provide an overview of most used treatments. Ongoing longitudinal, observational study conducted in 17 Italian gynecology centers, involving women already treated or initiating a local vaginal estrogen therapy or ospemifene
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Of a “certain age” – Menopause in Native American women: A cultural perspective Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Denise Schweda, Jesse Bracamonte
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Correlates of sexual and reproductive health service utilization among older adults in China: Findings from the sexual well-being (SWELL) study Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Xin Peng, Bingyi Wang, Xinyi Li, Yuwei Li, Yong Lu, Jiewei Liu, Lin Ouyang, Guohui Wu, Yong Cai, Maohe Yu, Joseph D. Tucker, Weiming Tang, Dan Wu, Xiaojun Meng, Huachun Zou
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is critical to the overall health of older adults. We assessed the utilization of SRH services and its correlates among older adults in China. We recruited community-dwelling adults aged 50 and above in five Chinese cities between June 2020 and December 2022. In this study SRH services included reproductive health examination, cervical cancer screening, and sexual
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Menopause hormone therapy and physical performance: The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Pedro R.S. Macêdo, Sabrina G.G.F. Macêdo, Maria P. Velez, Saionara M.A. Câmara
To examine the association between menopause hormone therapy (MHT) and physical performance among women from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Cross-sectional study of 12,506 postmenopausal Canadian women. Grip strength (kg), gait speed (m/s), timed up and go (s), chair rise (s), and balance (s) were assessed following standard procedures. The association between MHT and physical performance
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Racial disparities in breast cancer risk factors and risk management Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Holly J. Pederson, Zahraa Al-Hilli, Allison W. Kurian
Racial disparities in breast cancer outcomes are well described across the spectrum of screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Breast cancer mortality is markedly elevated for Non-Hispanic Black women compared with other racial and ethnic groups, with multifactorial causes. Here, we aim to reduce this burden by identifying disparities in risk cancer factors, risk assessment, and risk management
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Two cosmoses, one universe: a narrative review exploring the gut microbiome's role in the effect of urban risk factors on vascular ageing Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Lara Anne Bridge, Juliana Alexandra Hernández Vargas, Silvia Juliana Trujillo-Cáceres, Sara Beigrezaei, Angeline Chatelan, Amin Salehi-Abargouei, Taulant Muka, Julieth Pilar Uriza-Pinzón, Hamidreza Raeisi-Dehkordi, Oscar H. Franco, Gianfranco Grompone, Vicente Artola Arita
In the face of rising global urbanisation, understanding how the associated environment and lifestyle impact public health is a cornerstone for prevention, research, and clinical practice. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with urban risk factors contributing greatly to its burden. The current narrative review adopts an exposome approach to explore the
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The impact of sustainable diets οn cognitive function in an ageing society: A mini-review Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Mary Gouela, Tonia Vassilakou, Anna Chaida, Anagnostis Argiriou
The increasing number of older people raises important health concerns because, in part, of the associated cognitive and functional impairment. The United Nations is taking action with its Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021−2030) campaign, by promoting Sustainable Development Goals and shifting our focus towards more sustainable diets. In this mini-review, sustainable dietary patterns are evaluated, with
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Weight loss induced by a hypocaloric diet with or without fish oil supplementation re-established iron and omega-3 fatty acid homeostasis in middle-aged women with obesity: A post-hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Shih-Yi Huang, Noor Rohmah Mayasari, Te-Hsuan Tung, Wen-Ling Lin, Sung-Hui Tseng, Chun-Chao Chang, Hui-Yu Huang, Jung-Su Chang
Middle-aged women with obesity are at increased risk of iron overload and iron disorder is known to disrupt n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid homeostasis. We evaluated relationships between pretreatment hemoglobin and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid levels, and tested whether pretreatment hemoglobin contributed to inter-individual variability in weight loss with special focus on changes in body weight
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Exploring interconnections: A comprehensive multi-country analysis of climate change, energy demand, long-term care, and health of older adults Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Keriin Katsaros, Clemens Marggraf, Kristie L. Ebi, Kareem Buyana, Masahiro Hashizume, Shih-Chun Candice Lung, Virginia Murray, Sokhna Thiam, Jo-Ting Huang-Lachmann
Challenges faced by many countries are energy insecurity, climate change, and the health and long-term care of growing numbers of older people. These challenges are increasingly intersecting with rising energy prices, aging populations, and an increased frequency and intensity of extreme climate events. This paper gives a deeper understanding of the current and predicted interconnections among these
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Perimenopausal abnormal uterine bleeding Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Eva Dreisler, Christian Seerup Frandsen, Lian Ulrich
Abnormal uterine bleeding is a frequent symptom in the perimenopause. Causes are numerous, ranging from physiological reactions due to decreasing/unstable ovarian function to premalignant and malignant conditions. Benign findings such as endometrial polyps and myomas increase with age, leading to more abnormal uterine bleeding in the perimenopause. Cervical and vaginal causes of abnormal uterine bleeding
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The role of estrogen receptor gene polymorphisms in menopausal symptoms and estradiol levels in perimenopausal women – Findings from the Swiss Perimenopause Study Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Jessica Grub, Jasmine Willi, Hannah Süss, Ulrike Ehlert
Fluctuating estradiol (E2) levels seem to be associated with menopausal symptoms, though not all women suffer from these symptoms to the same extent despite experiencing these hormonal changes. This suggests underlying, interindividual mechanisms, such as single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) influencing estrogen receptors α and β, and the g-protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER). As research is
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The effect of dietary interventions or patterns on the cardiometabolic health of individuals treated with androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: A systematic review Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Hattie Hester Wright, Meegan Anne Walker, Suzanne Broadbent, Corey Linton, Jacob Joseph Keech, Karina Tirsvad Rune, Cindy Lynne Davis, Michelle Morris, Anao Zhang, Robert Usher Newton, Skye Marshall
Prostate cancer survivors treated with androgen deprivation therapy may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Dietary recommendations for the prevention and/or management of cardiovascular disease for these individuals are lacking. This review synthesizes the evidence on the effect of dietary interventions on cardiometabolic biomarkers and cardiovascular disease risk in prostate cancer survivors
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Hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer incidence in Korean women Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Euna Choi, Jae Kyung Lee, Jin Kyung Baek, Yunsoo Chung, Heeyon Kim, Bo Hyon Yun, Seok Kyo Seo
After the 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, the global use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) declined, and despite subsequent studies indicating a low risk of breast cancer, concerns about MHT usage persist. We examined the relationship between changes in MHT use and changes in the incidence of breast cancer from 2002 to 2020 in South Korea. This study used tumor registry information from
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Sex difference in the association between excessive daytime sleepiness and health-related quality of life in community-dwelling older adults: The Yilan study, Taiwan Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Chao-Han Chen, Nai-Wei Hsu, Hsi-Chung Chen
The association between excessive daytime sleepiness and health-related quality of life among older adults and at-risk individuals remains unclear. This study examined relationships between excessive daytime sleepiness and unfavorable health-related quality of life and explored the moderating effect of sex. This was a community-based study of adults aged 65 years or more. Excessive daytime sleepiness
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Does medicinal cannabis affect depression, anxiety, and stress in people with cancer? A systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Megan Crichton, Thusharika Dissanayaka, Wolfgang Marx, Elizabeth Gamage, Nikolaj Travica, Alison Bowers, Elizabeth Isenring, Patsy Yates, Skye Marshall
Medicinal cannabis might have a role in supporting the mental health of people with cancer. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, compared with any control, as an intervention for depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in people living with cancer. A secondary aim was to examine the effect of low versus high Δ-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) dose
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Three-year trajectories of social networks, face-to-face interactions, and non-face-to-face interactions among community-dwelling older adults in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic: Otassha study Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Hisashi Kawai, Manami Ejiri, Keigo Imamura, Kumiko Ito, Yoshinori Fujiwara, Hirohiko Hirano, Kazushige Ihara, Shuichi Obuchi
To investigate the trajectories of social networks and interactions among older Japanese individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. We used data from a cohort of community-dwelling older individuals from the Otassha study's 2019–2022 survey. Participants comprised 606 older individuals who participated in the 2019 survey and were followed up at least once. Social networks were assessed using the Lubben
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Nutritional interventions during treatment for ovarian cancer: A narrative review and recommendations for future research Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Sarah Benna-Doyle, Brenton J. Baguley, Erin Laing, Nicole Kiss
Most women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed at an advanced stage (stage III or IV), when the intraabdominal spread of the tumour impacts nutrient intake and absorption. Up to 70 % of women with ovarian cancer are malnourished and approximately 40 % are affected by muscle loss at the time of diagnosis. Women with ovarian cancer are at high risk of nutritional decline due to invasive treatment and the
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Association of resilience with female sexual dysfunction Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Richa Sood, Kristin C. Mara, Jennifer A. Vencill, Juliana M. Kling, Stephanie S. Faubion
Female sexual dysfunction (FSD), a common concern affecting women of all ages, is often mediated by important psychological factors. Resilience has been shown to correlate with psychological well-being across different groups of people. The aim of this study was to assess if there is an association between resilience and FSD. This cross-sectional study included 4,366 women (mean [SD] age, 51.7 [11])
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Management of menopause in women living with HIV – A comparative guideline review Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Ditte Scofield, Ellen Moseholm, Karoline Aebi-Popp, Anna Hachfeld, Women Against Viruses in Europe (WAVE) European AIDS Clinical Society
Women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) today have life expectancies comparable to the general female population, leading to a growing number transitioning through menopause. Recent studies have highlighted healthcare professionals' lack of confidence in managing menopause in women with HIV, raising concerns about potential mismanagement. This review explores and compares information on
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The use of the directed acyclic graph to disentangle confounding variables from causal factors in observational studies Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Faustino R. Pérez-López, Ignacio Rodríguez, Pascual García-Alfaro
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Protective effects of exercise on cardiotoxicity induced by breast cancer treatments: A systematic review and meta-analysis Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Alicia Fernández-Casas, Raquel Leirós-Rodríguez, Pablo Hernandez-Lucas, Alicia González-Represas
Currently, one of the main causes of death in women with breast cancer is cardiovascular disease caused by the oncologic therapies. Exercise has demonstrated positive effects on cardiovascular fitness in individuals without cancer. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the cardioprotective effects of exercise in women with breast cancer, during and after the application of their treatments
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Household use of solid fuel and sarcopenia among middle-aged and older adults: The China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Chaolei Chen, Yanqiu Ou, Anping Cai, Yuqing Huang, Yingqing Feng, Zhiqiang Nie
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Jidong ovarian aging cohort study: Objective, design, and baseline characteristics Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Wu Ren, Fangfang Fu, Wenwen Wang, Man Wang, Wenqing Ma, Yu Hu, Yan Li, Shixuan Wang
Ovarian aging is a continuous process comprising a gradual decrease in both the quantity and the quality of the oocytes. A decline in ovarian function leads to chronic disease and physiological problems. The aim of this study is to establish a cohort for the purpose of examining the ovarian aging process and its relationship with health status and quality of life in women across all age groups. This
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Exercise for peri- and postmenopausal women: Recommendations from synergistic alliances of women's medicine and health psychology for the promotion of an active lifestyle Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Débora Godoy-Izquierdo, Carlos de Teresa, Nicolás Mendoza
Adopting healthy behaviors is a multifaceted and complex process that poses significant challenges for individuals. Despite awareness of the detrimental effects of certain behaviors on health, many individuals continue to engage in risky practices. Traditional medical advice and prescriptions, while well intentioned, often fall short in fostering lasting lifestyle changes. Although individuals may
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Practice guideline on ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation in the prevention and treatment of iatrogenic premature ovarian insufficiency Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Xiangyan Ruan, Che Xu, Hefeng Huang, Binghe Xu, Juan Du, Jiaojiao Cheng, Fengyu Jin, Muqing Gu, Weimin Kong, Chenghong Yin, Yurui Wu, Qinjie Tian, Yunxia Cao, Ruifang Wu, Liangzhi Xu, Jing Jin, Yanglu Li, Yinmei Dai, Rui Ju, Fei Ma, Alfred O. Mueck
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) refers to the decline of ovarian function before the age of 40. POI causes a reduction in or loss of female fertility, accompanied by different degrees of menopausal symptoms, which increases the risk of chronic diseases related to early menopause and seriously affects patients' quality of life and health. It is conservatively estimated that at least one million
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Association between adherence to the Nordic diet and frailty in older adults: A systematic review of observational studies Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Sarah Hanbali, Christina Avgerinou
Background The Nordic or Baltic Sea diet is a healthy plant-based dietary pattern composed of foods originating from Nordic countries, closely related to the Mediterranean diet. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet has been found to be associated with a reduced risk of frailty. Although adherence to the Nordic diet has been associated with health benefits, little is known about its association with
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A qualitative study of work and early menopause: ‘On-the job’ experiences and career trajectories Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Amanda J. Vincent, Kate Johnston-Ataata, Jacinthe Flore, Renata Kokanović, Martha Hickey, Jacqueline A. Boyle, Helena J. Teede
Objectives Early menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), menopause occurring before age 45 and 40 years respectively, occur at the age when most women are establishing or consolidating their careers. Studies of older postmenopausal women indicate an adverse bidirectional relationship between menopause and work. However, data are lacking regarding the work experiences of women with early
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Combined impact of physical frailty and social isolation on use of long-term care insurance in Japan: A longitudinal observational study Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Hiroyuki Shimada, Takehiko Doi, Kota Tsutsumimoto, Keitaro Makino, Kenji Harada, Kouki Tomida, Masanori Morikawa, Hidenori Arai
Objectives The combined effect of physical frailty and social isolation on the need to make use of long-term care insurance (LTCI) among older adults remains unknown. Thus this study investigates the association between physical frailty, social isolation, and the use of LTCI among older adults in Japan. Study design This is a prospective observational study. Main outcome measures Physical frailty is
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Effects of exercise programs on cardiorespiratory fitness and arterial stiffness on postmenopausal women: A systematic review study Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Luís Ferreira, Catarina Abrantes, Maria Emília Alves, Carlos Moreira, Helena Moreira
Background Arterial stiffness is an important marker of cardiovascular disease, with a considerable increase in menopause. The impact of exercise, as a preventive measure, on controlling the progression of cardiovascular disease and arterial dysfunction in middle age remains under investigation. Objective This systematic review aims to present the results of studies that examined the effects of different
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Effect of comorbidity and multimorbidity on adherence to follow-up recommendations among long-term breast cancer survivors Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 David Abbad-Gomez, Laia Domingo, Mercè Comas, Paula Santiá, Anna Jansana, Beatriz Poblador, Teresa Sanz, Isabel del Cura, Berta Ibañez, Maria Padilla, Maximino Redondo, Xavier Castells, Maria Sala
Objectives To study the impact of comorbidities, multimorbidity, and multimorbidity clusters on adherence to recommended follow-up guidelines among long-term breast cancer survivors. Study design Retrospective cohort study based on 2078 women diagnosed with breast cancer from 2000 to 2006 and followed up from 2012 to 2016. Main outcome measures Adherence to breast cancer follow-up recommendations (annual
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Trauma and its implications for women's cardiovascular health during the menopause transition: Lessons from MsHeart/MsBrain and SWAN studies Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Rebecca C. Thurston
Trauma exposure, whether experienced during childhood or adulthood, is prevalent among women. While experiences of trauma are well known to impact mental health, emerging research also links them to women's physical health. The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) and the MsHeart/MsBrain studies, two separate studies devoted to studying midlife women's health, have contributed importantly
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Demographic and biological factors in interrelationships between physical, cognitive, psychological, and social frailty in community-dwelling older adults: Data from the Birjand Longitudinal Aging Study (BLAS) Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Maryam Chehrehgosha, Ali Sharifi, Amir Mohammad Meftah, Hassan Maleki, Sayed Mahmoud Sajjadi-Jazi, Hadi Baharifar, Kamyar Khoshnevisan, Farshad Sharifi
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Development and validation of a stacking ensemble model for death prediction in the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Muqi Xing, Yunfeng Zhao, Zihan Li, Lingzhi Zhang, Qi Yu, Wenhui Zhou, Rong Huang, Xiaozhen Lv, Yanan Ma, Wenyuan Li
Objective This study aimed to develop and validate a mortality risk prediction model for older people based on the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey using the stacking ensemble strategy. Material and methods A total of 12,769 participants aged 65 or more at baseline were included. Ensemble machine learning models were applied to develop a mortality prediction model. We selected three base
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Breast cancer and gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Elizabeth J. Cathcart-Rake, Kathryn J. Ruddy, Amye J. Tevaarwerk, Aminah Jatoi
Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals are at risk for breast cancer, but are less likely to undergo screening mammograms and appear to suffer poorer cancer-related outcomes than cisgender women. Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) may be lifesaving for TGD individuals from the perspective of affirming their core identities; however, the effects of GAHT on cancer development, progression
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Vitamin D status and supplementation, calcium supplementation, and timing of natural menopause Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Anne Marie Z. Jukic, Dale P. Sandler, Clarice R. Weinberg, Katie M. O'Brien
Vitamin D status has been inconsistently associated with ovarian reserve and menopause. We used data from the Sister Study cohort to examine the associations of vitamin D supplement use, total 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) level, and calcium supplement use with the timing of natural menopause. Vitamin D and calcium supplement use were assessed on a questionnaire at baseline (mean age: 46) and two follow-up
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Statin use and incident type 2 diabetes mellitus in women after menopause Maturitas (IF 4.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Valentina Anelli, Eleni Armeni, Stavroula A. Paschou, Irene Lambrinoudaki
Menopause is associated with adverse cardiometabolic changes which increase the risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Statins are widely used for primary and secondary CVD prevention, given their beneficial effects on the lipid profile and the vessel wall. On the other hand, statins increase the risk of T2DM. This association has been evaluated mainly in mixed-gender
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