Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · May 2011
Multicenter StudyResting heart rate and coronary artery calcium in postmenopausal women.
To test the hypothesis of a significant association between resting heart rate (RHR) and coronary artery calcium (CAC). ⋯ Compared to those with normal BP and RHR, postmenopausal, hysterectomized women with an elevated SBP and RHR have a significantly higher odds for the presence of calcified coronary artery disease.
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Journal of women's health · Apr 2011
Multicenter Study Clinical TrialPractitioner advice and gestational weight gain.
The purpose of this study was to investigate receipt of gestational weight gain advice in prenatal care and ideal and expected gestational weight gain outcomes for normal weight and overweight/obese women. ⋯ Clinicians should be encouraged to provide timely and accurate advice to women about gestational weight gain. Interventions to promote healthy gestational weight gain may benefit from targeting women's beliefs about ideal and expected gestational weight gain.
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Journal of women's health · Aug 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyNeighborhood characteristics, adherence to walking, and depressive symptoms in midlife African American women.
African American women have more symptoms of depressed mood than white women. Adverse neighborhood conditions may contribute to these symptoms. Although reductions in depressive symptoms with physical activity have been demonstrated in white adults, little research has examined the mental health benefits of physical activity in African American women. Further, it is unknown whether physical activity can offset the effects of living in disadvantaged neighborhoods on depressive symptoms. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among neighborhood characteristics, adherence to a physical activity intervention, and change over time in depressive symptoms in midlife African American women. ⋯ Adherence to walking as well as aspects of the environment may influence depressive symptoms in African American women. In addition to supporting active lifestyles, improving neighborhood conditions may also promote mental health among African American women.
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Journal of women's health · Apr 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyEfficacy and tolerability of lumiracoxib 200 mg once daily for treatment of primary dysmenorrhea: results from two randomized controlled trials.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are established as treatment for managing pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea. However, the efficacy and tolerability of lumiracoxib 200 mg once daily (q.d.) has not previously been examined in primary dysmenorrhea. ⋯ Short-term administration of lumiracoxib 200 mg q.d. is effective and well tolerated and provides an alternative treatment option for the management of moderate to severe pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea.
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Journal of women's health · Jul 2007
Multicenter StudyArgatroban therapy in women with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Women have increased risk of developing heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a serious, immune-mediated prothrombotic condition, and have a worse prognosis when affected. We compared gender differences for treatment and outcomes in HIT patients administered argatroban therapy. ⋯ Argatroban can be used effectively and safely to manage HIT in females, with dosing requirements, aPTT responses, and clinical outcomes comparable to those in men. Future, larger studies are warranted in establishing the unique characteristics of HIT in females.