Beliefs specified for predicting an unobserved realization of pivotal variables in the context of the fiducial and Dempster-Shafer (DS) inference can be weakened for credible inference. We consider predictive random sets for predicting an unobserved random sample from a known distribution, e.g., the uniform distribution U(0, 1). More specifically, we choose our beliefs for inference in two step...

We measured pupillary constrictions in response to full-screen flashes of variable luminance, occurring either at the onset of a saccadic eye movement or well before/after it. A large fraction of perisaccadic flashes were undetectable to the subjects, consistent with saccadic suppression of visual sensitivity. Likewise, pupillary responses to perisaccadic flashes were strongly suppressed. Howev...

Objectives The aims of the research are to examine the problems of abnormal menopausal women: the relationship between depression and menopausal-specific quality of life (MENQOL)-symptoms among postmenopausal women; the association of MENQOL-symptoms between pre- and postmenopausal female society in Bangladeshi real community. Methods This cross sectional study was conducted on 435 women of T...

Page 216 Alternative Medicine Review u Volume 10, Number 3 u 2005 Abstract Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is contraindicated in women with a history of breast cancer or a high risk of breast cancer development. Recent results from large clinical trials, such as the Women’s Health Initiative, have demonstrated increased risks of thromboembolic events and a moderate increased risk of breast ca...

1788 UP TO 50% OF MEDICALLY HEALTHY WOMEN OVER THE AGE OF 60 YEARS REPORT SLEEP DISTURBANCE.1-6 THESE SUBJECTIVE PERCEPTIONS OF POOR SLEEP QUALITY have been verified objectively in the laboratory. For example, with time in bed held constant, older women exhibit total sleep times approximately 2 hours shorter than those of young adults.7-9 Sleep also appears to become “shallower,” and more easil...

BACKGROUND Breast and prostate cancers are the most commonly diagnosed non-dermatologic malignancies in Canada. Agents including endocrine therapies (e.g., aromatase inhibitors, gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogs, anti-androgens, tamoxifen) and chemotherapy have improved survival for both conditions. As endocrine manipulation is a mainstay of treatment, it is not surprising that hot flashe...

Background. Joint symptoms (JSs) are problematic adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of aromatase inhibitors (AIs). Involvement of decreased serum estradiol (SE) has been suggested. Patients and Methods. 104 postmenopausal breast cancer patients administered an AI were prospectively investigated regarding various clinical parameters, JS and hot flashes as ADRs, and the SE level. Results. JS manifeste...

Although Unibase cream has been an effective medium for electrodermal recordings, its production has recently been discontinued. This study compared alternative media to Unibase for effectiveness. Three base creams similar to Unibase were initially compared for in vitro viscosity and effectiveness. Based upon this analysis one cream was eliminated. A volunteer sample of 6 postmenopausal women w...