Articles: middle-aged.
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We analyzed data from a single menstrual cycle from 630 women, aged 43 to 53 years, in the Daily Hormone Study component of the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation to determine whether hormone levels are associated with trouble sleeping as women enter the menopausal transition. ⋯ In this community-based sample of middle-aged women, the most trouble sleeping was observed at the beginning and end of the menstrual cycle.
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To determine the effectiveness of low-energy extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of previously untreated lateral epicondylitis. ⋯ Low-dose ESWT did not have a clinically important effect in reducing pain, improving quality of life, or increasing pain-free grip strength in middle-aged patients with previously untreated unilateral or bilateral lateral epicondylitis.
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Rev Bras Anestesiol · Nov 2002
[Simplified sciatic nerve approach by the posterior route at the median gluteus-femoral sulcus region, with a neurostimulator.].
The sciatic nerve may be blocked by several routes, all of them with advantages and disadvantages. It is the largest human nerve in diameter and length, being the prolongation of the upper sacral plexus fascicle (L4, L5, S2 and S3). It leaves the pelvis through the foramen ischiadicum majus, passing below the piriform muscle and going down between the greater trochanter and the ischial tuberosity, continuing along the femoral dorsum, anterior to biceps femoris and semitendinous muscles, to the lower femoral third, where it is divided in two major branches called tibial and common fibular nerves. It becomes superficial at the lower border of the gluteus maximus muscle. Based on this anatomic description, we developed a posterior approach with the following advantages: easy identification of the surface anatomy, superficial level of the nerve at this location; and less discomfort to patients since a 5 cm needle may be used. ⋯ This new approach is effective and easy. However, it is not indicated when the cutaneous femoris posterior nerve anesthesia is necessary.
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Emotional issues can influence the health of women aged 40 and over. Important factors are: psychological functioning; interpersonal relationships; body image; and role changes.