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Treatment of premenstrual syndrome: a decision-making algorithm

submitted by ole 15 hours ago

The aim of this short paper will be to guide the clinician through the plethora of possible interventions to help them to individualize treatment for their patients with PMS. The discussion will hi...

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Severe premenstrual syndrome and bipolar disorder: a tragic confusion

submitted by labilaso2 15 hours ago

Bipolar disorder and severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) have many symptoms in common, but it is important to establish the correct diagnosis between a severe psychiatric disorder and an endocrine d...

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Potential strategies to avoid progestogen-induced premenstrual disorders

submitted by GeoffreyUl 15 hours ago

Non-hormonal approaches to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) treatment such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are by no means effective for all women and frequently we must resort to endocrine t...

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When should surgical treatment be considered for premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

submitted by blackhattitude 15 hours ago

Premenstrual mood disorders afflict a substantial number of women of reproductive age. Medical treatments provide excellent symptomatic relief to many women but at times a poor therapeutic response...

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Treatment of premenstrual disorders by suppression of ovulation by transdermal estrogens

submitted by monceit 15 hours ago

The understanding of the cause and treatment of premenstrual disorders is confused but it is essentially the result of cyclical ovarian activity, usually ovulation, and an effective treatment shoul...

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Pathophysiology of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder

submitted by vinadivon 15 hours ago

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder are triggered by hormonal events ensuing after ovulation. The symptoms can begin in the early, mid or late luteal phase and are not a...

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Psychotropic medications and other non-hormonal treatments for premenstrual disorders

submitted by dlob77 15 hours ago

Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors have well-established efficacy for severe premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Efficacy has been reported with both continuous dosing ...

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Epidemiology of premenstrual symptoms and disorders

submitted by skaalva 15 hours ago

The aim of this paper is to review published literature on the types and prevalences of premenstrual disorders and symptoms, and effects of these on activities of daily life and other parameters of...

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IL-33 Independently Induces Eosinophilic Pericarditis and Cardiac Dilation: ST2 Improves Cardiac Function

submitted by trthelokkamor 16 hours ago

IL-33 through its receptor ST2 protects the heart from myocardial infarct and hypertrophy in animal models but, paradoxically, increases autoimmune disease. In this study, we examined the effect of...

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Cell Therapy Limits Myofibroblast Differentiation and Structural Cardiac Remodeling: Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor-Mediated Paracrine Mechanism

submitted by vectarvonrej 16 hours ago

Experimental cell therapy attenuates maladaptive cardiac remodeling and improves heart function. Paracrine mechanisms have been proposed. The effect of cell therapy on post infarction cardiac fibro...

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Plasticity of Surface Structures and beta2-Adrenergic Receptor Localization in Failing Ventricular Cardiomyocytes During Recovery From Heart Failure

submitted by deono2119 16 hours ago

Cardiomyocyte surface morphology and T-tubular structure are significantly disrupted in chronic heart failure, with important functional sequelae, including redistribution of sarcolemmal β2-ad...

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Short and Precise Patient Self-Assessment of Heart Failure Symptoms Using a Computerized Adaptive Test

submitted by PedroQuint 16 hours ago

Assessment of dyspnea, fatigue, and physical disability is fundamental to the monitoring of patients with heart failure (HF). A plethora of patient-reported measures exist, but most are too burdens...

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Testosterone Supplementation in Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis

submitted by beacamp 16 hours ago

Low testosterone is an independent predictor of reduced exercise capacity and poor clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF). We sought to determine whether testosterone therapy improve...

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Anxiety Sensitivity Moderates Prognostic Importance of Rhythm-Control Versus Rate-Control Strategies in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Congestive Heart Failure: Insights From the Atrial Fibrillation and Congestive Heart Failure Trial [Original Arti

submitted by dramor 16 hours ago

Patients with high anxiety sensitivity (AS) become extremely anxious with heart rate increases, palpitations, and symptoms of psychological arousal. AS predicts panic attacks. In atrial fibrillatio...

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Renal Dysfunction in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Versus Reduced Ejection Fraction: Impact of the New Chronic Kidney Disease-Epidemiology Collaboration Group Formula

submitted by jiondimorckin 16 hours ago

Prior studies in heart failure (HF) have used the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation to calculate estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). The Chronic Kidney Disease-Epidemio...

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