Menopause Update Sep 2009
In this edition of Menopause Update the following new articles are available for download: September 2009
 | SAMS NewsThis edition of Menopause Update is the 6th since Menopause Update became the official journal of the South African Menopause Society. I believe the relationship between Menopause Update and SAMS has been mutually beneficial with the standard of articles continuing to improve and the journal providing a vehicle for distributing news on SAMS to a wide readership.... READ MORE
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| Pointers in the Management of HypertensionRaised blood pressure is a worldwide problem that is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality through its association with stroke, myocardial infarction and renal failure. Much has been written about the detection and treatment of hypertension, not least in the extensive local1 and international guidelines2,3 that aim to advise practitioners in the correct management of the problem. Recognising the difficulty in assimilating this information, this article discusses ten aspects that may assist the gynaecologist in providing more effective patient care ... READ MORE
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| Photo CornerThere are many game parks in the RSA but very few compare to Chobe situated in the northeastern corner of Botswana. It boasts of 60,000 elephant that regularly migrate down to the Chobe River to drink. Traversing the river in a small boat one is able to approach them and enjoy a memorable sight. Additionally the bird life is prolific and the pictures in this edition bear testament.. ... READ MORE
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| Coronary Artery Disease in Menopausal WomenCardiovascular disease is responsible for more deaths in women than all other causes combined. The risk of a 50-year-old woman developing coronary artery (CAD) disease is 10 times greater than the mortality risk from hip fracture and breast cancer combined. Women present differently to men and are often misdiagnosed and undertreated. This article will deal with issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of CAD.... READ MORE
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| Hormone Therapy and CardioprotectionThe consistency of the observational data demonstrating a reduction of coronary heart disease (CHD) with hormone therapy (HT) is unparalleled by any other potential therapy for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in women. These data operated untested until the mid 1990s when publication of the findings of randomised controlled trials (RCT), primarily HERS and WHI, started appearing. ... READ MORE
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| Hormone Therapy and Coronary Heart DiseaseCardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in post menopausal women regardless of race or ethnicity.1, 2, 3 Few matters relating to the cardiovascular health of women have been more controversial than the question of whether hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) provides cardiovascular benefits. During the 1980s and 1990s, animal model data and results from epidemiologic studies, such as the Nurses' Health Study ... READ MORE
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| Editoral - Dr Mike Davey - President SAMSCardiovascular disease (CVD) includes hypertension, coronary heart disease (CHD), atherosclerosis and stroke. It is the leading cause of death in women who are more than 50 years of age in Western countries. CVD accounts for 53% of female deaths ... READ MORE
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