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View article: Associations Between Potassium Channel Genes and the Occurrence of Palpitations in Women Prior to Breast Cancer Surgery
Associations Between Potassium Channel Genes and the Occurrence of Palpitations in Women Prior to Breast Cancer Surgery Open
While direct clinical implications cannot be made, these findings provide preliminary evidence of potential therapeutic targets.
View article: Protocol for a global menopause priority setting partnership
Protocol for a global menopause priority setting partnership Open
Introduction All those born with functioning ovaries will eventually experience menopause, and many will be symptomatic. However, significant gaps in the evidence base for menopause care remain. This National Institute for Health and Care …
View article: A pilot survey of breast cancer survivors’ reporting of palpitations to healthcare providers
A pilot survey of breast cancer survivors’ reporting of palpitations to healthcare providers Open
Background: Breast cancer survivors (BCS) may experience cardiotoxicities from chemotherapy and oral endocrine therapy. Although a few studies have documented that palpitations are prevalent and associated with poorer outcomes, there is li…
View article: Correlations among Core Outcomes in Menopause-recommended vasomotor symptom outcomes in MsFLASH trials
Correlations among Core Outcomes in Menopause-recommended vasomotor symptom outcomes in MsFLASH trials Open
Objective This study aimed to advance understanding of vasomotor symptom (VMS) outcomes measurement using pooled data from three Menopause Strategies Finding Lasting Answers to Symptoms and Health (MsFLASH) trials. Methods Participants sel…
View article: “Quick flutter skip”: midlife women's descriptions of palpitations
“Quick flutter skip”: midlife women's descriptions of palpitations Open
Objective The objective of this study is to describe peri- and postmenopausal women's experiences of palpitations (quality, frequency, severity, distress, duration and temporal pattern, aura, associated symptoms, and aggravating/alleviatin…
View article: Pain and Associated Factors in Nursing Home Residents
Pain and Associated Factors in Nursing Home Residents Open
View article: Pain trajectories of nursing home residents
Pain trajectories of nursing home residents Open
Background Understanding changes in nursing home (NH) resident pain over time would provide a more informed perspective, allowing opportunities to alter the course of illness, plan care, and set priorities. Therefore, the purpose of this a…
View article: GROUP-BASED TRAJECTORY MODELING OF NURSING HOME RESIDENT PAIN SCORES
GROUP-BASED TRAJECTORY MODELING OF NURSING HOME RESIDENT PAIN SCORES Open
Up to 80% of older adults living in a nursing home (NH) experience pain and up to 32% have substantial pain. Pain in NH residents is associated with poor quality of life, higher likelihood of depression, and decreased life satisfaction. Pa…
View article: A Pilot Study of Associations Between the Occurrence of Palpitations and Cytokine Gene Variations in Women Prior to Breast Cancer Surgery
A Pilot Study of Associations Between the Occurrence of Palpitations and Cytokine Gene Variations in Women Prior to Breast Cancer Surgery Open
Objectives Palpitations are common and have a negative impact on women’s quality of life. While evidence suggests that inflammatory mechanisms may play a role in the development of palpitations, no studies have evaluated for this associati…
View article: Palpitations across the menopause transition in SWAN: trajectories, characteristics, and associations with subclinical cardiovascular disease
Palpitations across the menopause transition in SWAN: trajectories, characteristics, and associations with subclinical cardiovascular disease Open
Objective Our objectives were to identify trajectories of palpitations over the menopause transition, characterize them, and examine associations with subclinical cardiovascular disease (CVD). Methods We analyzed the following data from th…
View article: Empirical Likelihood Inference of Variance Components in Linear Mixed-Effects Models
Empirical Likelihood Inference of Variance Components in Linear Mixed-Effects Models Open
Linear mixed-effects models are widely used in analyzing repeated measures data, including clustered and longitudinal data, where inferences of both fixed effects and variance components are of importance. Unlike the fixed effect inference…
View article: Mechanisms of pelvic floor muscle training for managing urinary incontinence in women: a scoping review
Mechanisms of pelvic floor muscle training for managing urinary incontinence in women: a scoping review Open
Background Pelvic floor muscle training is recommended as first line treatment for urinary incontinence in women based on three proposed theorized mechanisms: ‘Enhanced Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength,’ ‘Maximized Awareness of Timing,’ and ‘S…
View article: Correlates of palpitations during menopause: A scoping review
Correlates of palpitations during menopause: A scoping review Open
Objective: Palpitations during peri- and post-menopause are common. It is unclear what variables are related to palpitations in peri- and post-menopausal women. The purpose of this scoping review was to summarize potential correlates of pa…
View article: Narrative Analyses: Cognitive Behavior Group Therapy for Women with Menopause and Bipolar or Major Depressive Disorders
Narrative Analyses: Cognitive Behavior Group Therapy for Women with Menopause and Bipolar or Major Depressive Disorders Open
Background: Bipolar and depressive disorders (bipolar disorder [BD], major depressive disorder [MDD]), as well as menopause affect millions of women. Although there are three known cognitive behavioral group treatment (CBGT) …
View article: Effect of menopausal symptom treatment options on palpitations: a systematic review
Effect of menopausal symptom treatment options on palpitations: a systematic review Open
This systematic review provides an overview of the effects of menopausal symptom treatment options on palpitations, defined as feelings of missed or exaggerated heart beats, reported by perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Guided by th…
View article: A study of Indiana University Health's spirit of inquiry and innovation during COVID
A study of Indiana University Health's spirit of inquiry and innovation during COVID Open
View article: Review of menopausal palpitations measures
Review of menopausal palpitations measures Open
View article: Hypnosis Intervention for Sleep Disturbance: Determination of Optimal Dose and Method of Delivery for Postmenopausal Women
Hypnosis Intervention for Sleep Disturbance: Determination of Optimal Dose and Method of Delivery for Postmenopausal Women Open
Sleep disturbances are a pervasive problem among postmenopausal women, with an estimated 40 to 64% reporting poor sleep. Hypnosis is a promising intervention for sleep disturbances. This study examined optimal dose and delivery for a manua…
View article: A core outcome set for vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: the COMMA (Core Outcomes in Menopause) global initiative
A core outcome set for vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: the COMMA (Core Outcomes in Menopause) global initiative Open
Objective: Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) (hot flashes and night sweats) affect most women over the menopause transition. Comparing the safety and effectiveness of treatments for vasomotor symptoms is limited by the use of inconsistent outcome m…
View article: Associations Between Dysmenorrhea Symptom-Based Phenotypes and Vaginal Microbiome
Associations Between Dysmenorrhea Symptom-Based Phenotypes and Vaginal Microbiome Open
Background Dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent; it places women at risk for other chronic pain conditions. There is a high degree of individual variability in menstrual pain severity, the number of painful sites, and co-occurring gastrointest…
View article: Leadership corner: COVID courage awardees
Leadership corner: COVID courage awardees Open
View article: A Systematic Review of Palpitations Prevalence by Menopausal Status
A Systematic Review of Palpitations Prevalence by Menopausal Status Open
Purpose of the Review The purpose was to systematically review evidence on the prevalence of palpitations by menopausal stage. Palpitations are a feeling of missed, irregular, or exaggerated heart beats. Recent Findings Carefully delineate…
View article: Engaging Adolescent and Young Adults in Microbiome Sample Self-Collection: Strategies for Success
Engaging Adolescent and Young Adults in Microbiome Sample Self-Collection: Strategies for Success Open
Human microbiome research provides rich opportunities to elucidate factors influencing health, uncover novel biomarkers, and expand disease treatment options. A well-conducted microbiome study depends not only on a rigorous design but also…
View article: A Menopause Strategies–Finding Lasting Answers for Symptoms and Health (MsFLASH) Investigation of Self-Reported Menopausal Palpitation Distress
A Menopause Strategies–Finding Lasting Answers for Symptoms and Health (MsFLASH) Investigation of Self-Reported Menopausal Palpitation Distress Open
Background: Study to describe the degree of menopausal palpitation distress and its demographic, clinical, symptom, and quality-of-life (QOL) correlates. Analysis of existing, baseline, data from peri- and postmenopausal wome…
View article: Fezolinetant findings can fuel future instrumentation inquiries
Fezolinetant findings can fuel future instrumentation inquiries Open
School of Nursing, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN. Address correspondence to: Janet S. Carpenter, PhD, RN, FAAN, School of Nursing, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202. E-mail: [email protected] Received 16 July, 2020 Accepted…
View article: Spillover from a Solution to School’s Survey Overload
Spillover from a Solution to School’s Survey Overload Open
View article: Perceived Ineffectiveness of Pharmacological Treatments for Dysmenorrhea
Perceived Ineffectiveness of Pharmacological Treatments for Dysmenorrhea Open
Background: Dysmenorrhea affects most reproductive-aged women. Common dysmenorrhea treatments vary in their effectiveness across individuals. Little is known about factors associated with perceived treatment ineffectiveness. …
View article: Dysmenorrhea Symptom-Based Phenotypes
Dysmenorrhea Symptom-Based Phenotypes Open
Background Dysmenorrhea is a prevalent pain condition among women and a risk factor for other chronic pain conditions. Individuals vary in dysmenorrhea pain severity, the number of painful sites, and co-occurring gastrointestinal symptoms.…
View article: Operationalizing Postdischarge Recovery From Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy for the Preoperative Consultative Visit
Operationalizing Postdischarge Recovery From Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy for the Preoperative Consultative Visit Open
Objective The objective was to establish a threshold for postdischarge surgical recovery from laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy for the preoperative consultative visit to answer the “what is my recovery time?” question. Methods Study participant…
View article: Solving School’s Survey Request Overload
Solving School’s Survey Request Overload Open
Limited information is available on strategies for managing the large number of survey requests that reach an individual nursing school. This article addresses problems identified in managing survey requests and describes the implementatio…