Mammographic density is a strong risk factor for breast cancer, yet few studies have evaluated density trends, and associated factors, over time. The authors retrieved and digitized mammograms (> or =1 per woman) imaged in 1990-2003 to evaluate percent density (PD) in the Minnesota Breast Cancer Family cohort. Multivariable-adjusted, mixed-effects, repeated-measures models incorporating a natur...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of gender and menopause in cardiovascular risk (CVR) in a healthy population based on both classical and nontraditional markers. METHODS 56 men and 68 women (48 pre- and 20 postmenopause) were enrolled in the study. The following markers were analyzed: blood pressure (BP), body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), glucose, total cholesterol (total-c), t...

OBJECTIVE The peculiarities of the Metabolic Syndrome in women regarding frequency, pathophysiology, manifestations and therapy will be analyzed. Recommendations will be given for prevention of metabolic syndrome and possible reduction of risks factors for cardiovascular disease. METHODS A review of pertinent studies serves as the basis for the analysis and recommendations of therapeutic stra...

BACKGROUND Carbohydrate foods with high glycemic and insulinemic potential may influence cancer risk possibly through the insulin/growth-factor axis. Two staple carbohydrate foods of the Mediterranean diet, bread and pasta, have different glycemic and insulinemic responses and hence may affect cancer risk differently. MATERIALS AND METHODS We studied the association of bread and pasta with br...

This article is aimed to summarize data on the incidence and patterns of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) course among women different age. The prevalence NAFLD growing worldwide. In general, this in men higher than women. However, a detailed examination various age groups revealed that reproductive age, was lower men; at same time, after menopause, became equal men, even exceeded it a...

Abstract Background The incidence rate of cervical cancer is increasing yearly. persistent infection high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) the main factor leading to cancer. HPV double peak type. This study aimed at analyzing distribution characteristics, rate, and risk age in pre- postmenopausal women. So as provide reference for prevention screening strategy. Methods A retrospective analysis 4...