abstract：:While low back pain significantly impacts on an individual's well-being, our understanding of the role of well-being in the natural history of low back pain is limited. This cohort study aimed to investigate the association between psychological and general well-being and the development and progression of low back pa...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Ng SK,Cicuttini FM,Davis SR,Bell R,Botlero R,Fitzgibbon BM,Urquhart DM

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dementia is a major source of disability worldwide and there are currently no available disease-modifying treatments. Hearing loss may be associated with increased risk of dementia in later life and therefore could be a modifiable risk factor, given the availability of efficacious interventions. We investigated the as...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Ford AH,Hankey GJ,Yeap BB,Golledge J,Flicker L,Almeida OP

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two-thirds of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have arterial hypertension. Hypertension increases the incidence of both micro- and macrovascular complications in these patients, while the co-existence of these two major risk factors leads to a four-fold increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) comp...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Pavlou DI,Paschou SA,Anagnostis P,Spartalis M,Spartalis E,Vryonidou A,Tentolouris N,Siasos G

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Telehealth offers a feasible method to provide nutrition support to malnourished older adults. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the efficacy of telehealth methods in delivering malnutrition-related interventions to community-dwelling older adults. Studies in any language were searched in five...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Marx W,Kelly JT,Crichton M,Craven D,Collins J,Mackay H,Isenring E,Marshall S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the association between fear of falling (FoF) and motor imagery (MI) abilities in older people. Cross-sectional data from 3552 French older adults were used to conduct a multiple linear regression analysis looking at the association between FoF and MI abilities after controlling for several factors (e....

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Grenier S,Richard-Devantoy S,Nadeau A,Payette MC,Benyebdri F,Duhaime MB,Gunther B,Beauchet O

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and depression are considered leading causes of disability in older adults. This cross-sectional study investigated the association between the severity of speech and high-frequency ARHL and depression, anxiety and stress in older adults. STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional study of...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Jayakody DMP,Almeida OP,Speelman CP,Bennett RJ,Moyle TC,Yiannos JM,Friedland PL

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To test the hypothesis that differences by gender will be observed in the association of hip fracture risk with stages of cognitive impairment; and to explore the association between Petersen's "mild cognitive impairment" (MCI) and DSM-5 "mild neurocognitive disorder" (MND). STUDY DESIGN:A community sample ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Lobo E,Marcos G,Santabárbara J,Lobo-Escolar L,Salvador-Rosés H,De la Cámara C,Lopez-Anton R,Gracia-García P,Lobo-Escolar A,ZARADEMP Workgroup.

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Vaginal atrophy (VA) is a chronic medical condition. It is managed unsatisfactorily, despite its high prevalence and negative impact on female quality of life. In order to meet their needs, it would be useful to know what women perceive to be the most bothersome symptom (MBS) of VA. STUDY DESIGN:Cross-secti...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Palma F,Xholli A,Cagnacci A,as the writing group of the AGATA study.

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vulvodynia, defined as vulvar pain or burning sensation for more than 3 months, without an identifiable cause, can occur at any age. In this paper, the authors address the classification, epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition, focusing on postmenopausal women. In postmenopausal women, vulv...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Vieira-Baptista P,Donders G,Margesson L,Edwards L,Haefner HK,Pérez-López FR

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Frailty and cognitive impairment in late life increase the risk of mortality. Physical frailty is closely associated with cognitive impairment. The aim of the study was to examine the independent and interaction effects of frailty and cognitive impairment in predicting mortality. STUDY DESIGN:A nationally r...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Lee Y,Kim J,Chon D,Lee KE,Kim JH,Myeong S,Kim S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Decision-making during menopause (especially surgical menopause) can be complex given the variability in risk-benefit perceptions of menopausal treatments. Decision aid tools (DATs) help women participate in decision-making about options. Our objective is to identify and evaluate the content and development o...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Siyam T,Sultani H,Ross S,Chatterley T,Yuksel N

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The immune system plays an essential role in the tumor progression; not only can it inhibit tumor growth but it can also promote tumor growth by establishing a favorable environment. Tumor cells utilize several strategies to evade the host's immune system, including expression of immunosuppressive molecules such as PD...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Kuol N,Stojanovska L,Nurgali K,Apostolopoulos V

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Components of the metabolic syndrome (MetS), including abdominal obesity, low-grade chronic systemic inflammation, altered glucose metabolism, dyslipidemia and high blood pressure, are major threats to healthy aging in modern societies. The connection between MetS components and gut microflora is now acknowledged and ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： O'Connor S,Chouinard-Castonguay S,Gagnon C,Rudkowska I

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Similar to their US counterparts, Costa Rican women enter menopause at ∼50 years of age, have similar symptoms, including hot flashes and night sweats, as well as an overall negative attitude toward the menopausal transition. One study of rural women in Monteverde reported that women knew little about the menopausal t...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Locklear TD,Doyle BJ,Perez AL,Wicks SM,Mahady GB

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Despite their public health importance, little is known about associations between modifiable lifestyles, quality of life (QOL), and psychiatric symptoms in men. We investigated relationships between QOL, obesity, mobility and lifestyle in Australian men, including whether associations were mediated by anxie...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Brennan-Olsen SL,Pasco JA,Hosking SM,Dobbins AG,Williams LJ

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate if women with a history of having experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) who undertook caregiving would experience worse mental and physical health compared to those without caregiving roles. STUDY DESIGN AND MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:IPV, caregiving history and data on covariates were colle...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Ferreira P,Loxton D,Tooth LR

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The association between early menarche and new onset of asthma warrants further investigation in those aged >30 years. OBJECTIVES:Using data from the Swiss Cohort Study on Air Pollution and Lung and Heart Diseases in Adults (SAPALDIA), we investigated whether early menarche was associated with new onset of a...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Hansen S,Probst-Hensch N,Bettschart R,Pons M,Leynaert B,Gómez Real F,Rochat T,Dratva J,Schneider C,Keidel D,Schindler C,Zemp E

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Impaired vision and hearing are common among older adults and have been shown to reduce functional independence and to reduce quality of life. This cohort study investigated the cross-sectional and temporal associations between objectively measured dual sensory impairment (DSI) and retirement from employment....

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Gopinath B,Liew G,Burlutsky G,McMahon CM,Mitchell P

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Estetrol (E4) is a natural estrogen produced solely during human pregnancy. E4 is suitable for clinical use since it acts as a selective estrogen receptor modulator. In clinical trials E4 has been seen to have little or no effect on coagulation. Hence, it is interesting to investigate whether E4 alters endot...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Montt-Guevara MM,Palla G,Spina S,Bernacchi G,Cecchi E,Campelo AE,Shortrede JE,Canu A,Simoncini T

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Alterations in sleep quality and metabolism during menopause are improved by menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). The mechanisms mediating these effects remain unclear. Orexin A (OxA) is a neuro-peptide that regulates sleep/wakefulness, food intake and metabolism. This study examined changes in plasma OxA levels...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Cintron D,Beckman JP,Bailey KR,Lahr BD,Jayachandran M,Miller VM

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze independently in men and women the incidence rate of and risk factors for hip fracture in a southern European population. Illiteracy, dementia, clinically significant depression and disability were factors to receive special emphasis. STUDY DESIGN:A community sample of 4803 individuals aged over ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Lobo E,Marcos G,Santabárbara J,Salvador-Rosés H,Lobo-Escolar L,De la Cámara C,Aso A,Lobo-Escolar A,ZARADEMP Workgroup.

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:End-of-life (EoL) care1 is increasingly used as a generic term in preference to palliative care or terminal care, particularly with reference to individuals with chronic disease, who are resident in community and long-term care (LTC) settings. This review evaluates studies based on patient reported outcome measures (P...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Kearns T,Cornally N,Molloy W

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Traditionally, general practitioners (GPs) are not involved in cancer-related treatment decisions, despite their often long relationship with patients, and their unique position to explore patients' values, especially with older patients. Therefore, we designed a randomised controlled trial to study the effect,...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Stegmann ME,Schuling J,Hiltermann TJ,Reyners AK,Burger H,Berger MY,Berendsen AJ

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The extension of life expectancy is a global phenomenon. The growth in the ageing population has created a new health scenario in which there is a higher prevalence of frailty and multimorbidity. The attention received by both conditions derives from their strong association with disability, hospitalization, and death...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Villacampa-Fernández P,Navarro-Pardo E,Tarín JJ,Cano A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We audited the files of 114 postmenopausal women who had been treated with subcutaneous Estrapel (50mg oestradiol implants). Of the 92 women who received more than one implant, the median number of days between implants was 223.5 (range 49-875), with an estimated median time to return to baseline of 311days (range 108...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Wheatley S,Bell RJ,Stuckey BG,Robinson PJ,Davis SR

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Worldwide, the number of menopausal women is increasing. They present with complex medical issues that lie beyond the traditional scope of gynaecologists and general practitioners (GPs). The European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) therefore provides a holistic model of care for healthy menopause (HM). The HM ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Stute P,Ceausu I,Depypere H,Lambrinoudaki I,Mueck A,Pérez-López FR,van der Schouw YT,Senturk LM,Simoncini T,Stevenson JC,Rees M

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the debate about the potential benefits and harms of screening mammography continues, it is timely to consider the role of clinical breast examination in screening for women at average risk of breast cancer. This article reviews the results from clinical trials and discusses the varied recommendations around the wo...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Brennan ME

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Globally our populations are ageing and with this trend, there is a rise in chronic disease. We know that lifestyle and environment are significant contributors to risk for disease, quality of life and function. Despite this representing an opportunity to improve health and quality of life in ageing, there is a paucit...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Campbell S,Burn K,Szoeke C

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For over a century it has been well documented that bacteria in the vagina maintain vaginal homeostasis, and that an imbalance or dysbiosis may be associated with poor reproductive and gynecologic health outcomes. Vaginal microbiota are of particular significance to postmenopausal women and may have a profound effect ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Muhleisen AL,Herbst-Kralovetz MM

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Older people with chronic disease have great potential to benefit from their medications but are also at high risk of harm from their medications. The use of medications is particularly important for symptom control and disease progression in older people. Under-treatment means older people can miss out on the potenti...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Page AT,Potter K,Clifford R,Etherton-Beer C

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:An internet survey was performed to obtain data on the current use in Belgium of hormone replacement therapy and alternative treatments for the alleviation of menopausal symptoms. A supplementary aim was to assess the use of opt-in internet opinion panels (TalkToChange, http://www.talktochange.com, and GMI, ...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Depypere H,Pintiaux A,Desreux J,Hendrickx M,Neven P,Marchowicz E,Albert V,Leclercq V,Van den Branden S,Rozenberg S

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is hypothesized that chronic systemic inflammation contributes to the age-related decline in cardiovascular function. The aim of the present study was to combine an assessment of the relationship between the serum level of C-reactive protein (CRP) and systolic and diastolic blood pressure in 108 elderly women (65 a...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Hosford-Donovan A,Nilsson A,Wåhlin-Larsson B,Kadi F

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Since the ageing population demands a response to ensure older people remain healthy and active, we studied the dynamics of a recently proposed healthy ageing phenotype. We drew the phenotype's trajectories and tested whether their levels and rates of change are influenced by health behaviours, comorbidities...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Tampubolon G

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate how whole-body vibration (WBV) and exercise and their interactions influenced leg muscle activity in elderly adults. STUDY DESIGN:An experimental study with repeated measures design that involved a group of ambulatory, community-dwelling elderly adults (n=30; 23 women; mean ag...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Lam FM,Liao LR,Kwok TC,Pang MY

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previously, the REDLINC VI study showed that the main reason for the low use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) was its low rate of prescription by doctors. OBJECTIVE:To determine the use of MHT and perceived related risks among gynecologists. METHODS:A self-administered and anonymous questionnaire was de...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Danckers L,Blümel JE,Witis S,Vallejo MS,Tserotas K,Sánchez H,Salinas C,Saavedra J,Rojas JA,Onatra W,Ojeda E,Mostajo D,Morera F,Monterrosa A,Montaño A,Meruvia N,Martino M,Martínez J,Lima S,González E,Gómez G,Espi

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The uterine environment is often viewed as a relatively safe haven, being guarded by the placenta which acts as a filter, permitting required materials to enter and unwanted products to be removed. However, this defensive barrier is sometimes breached by potential chemical hazards to which the mother may be subjected....

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Waring RH,Harris RM,Mitchell SC

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elderly subjects with cognitive disorders are at particularly high risk of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The objectives of our systematic review were to describe the prevalence of ADRs in elderly patients with cognitive disorders, the different types of ADRs and the medications suspected of involvement; to describe w...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Kanagaratnam L,Dramé M,Trenque T,Oubaya N,Nazeyrollas P,Novella JL,Jolly D,Mahmoudi R

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Social support interventions for caregivers of persons with dementia (PwD) are important because informal carers often rely on their social networks for support. This systematic review synthesises findings from research on social support interventions, and examines their methodological quality and effectivene...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Dam AE,de Vugt ME,Klinkenberg IP,Verhey FR,van Boxtel MP

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) has decreased in many countries in the past 10 years. This is a consequence of the initial publication of the results of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) randomized trial of estrogen plus progestin. In various countries, further studies then analyzed the incid...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Antoine C,Ameye L,Paesmans M,de Azambuja E,Rozenberg S

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The biological mechanisms associated with an inadequate response to treatment with bisphosphonates are not well known. This study investigates the association between circulating levels of sclerostin and estradiol with an inadequate clinical outcome to bisphosphonate therapy in women with postmenopausal os...

journal_title：Maturitas

authors： Morales-Santana S,Díez-Pérez A,Olmos JM,Nogués X,Sosa M,Díaz-Curiel M,Pérez-Castrillón JL,Pérez-Cano R,Torrijos A,Jodar E,Rio LD,Caeiro-Rey JR,Reyes-García R,García-Fontana B,González-Macías J,Muñoz-Torres M

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00