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Muhammad T, Das M, Jana A, Lee S. Sex Differences in the Associations Between Chronic Diseases and Insomnia Symptoms Among Older Adults in India. Nat Sci Sleep 2024; 16:1339-1353. [PMID: 39282468 PMCID: PMC11401520 DOI: 10.2147/nss.s456025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Background Sleep problems are a critical issue in the aging population, affecting quality of life, cognitive efficiency, and contributing to adverse health outcomes. The coexistence of multiple diseases is common among older adults, particularly women. This study examines the associations between specific chronic diseases, multimorbidity, and insomnia symptoms among older Indian men and women, with a focus on the interaction of sex in these associations. Methods Data were drawn from 31,464 individuals aged 60 and older in the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India, Wave-1 (2017-18). Insomnia symptoms were assessed using four questions adapted from the Jenkins Sleep Scale (JSS-4), covering difficulty falling asleep, waking up, waking too early, and feeling unrested during the day. Multivariable logistic regression models, stratified by sex, were used to analyze the associations between chronic diseases and insomnia symptoms. Results Older women had a higher prevalence of insomnia symptoms than men (44.73% vs 37.15%). Hypertension was associated with higher odds of insomnia in both men (AOR: 1.20) and women (AOR: 1.36). Women with diabetes had lower odds of insomnia (AOR: 0.80), while this association was not significant in men. Neurological or psychiatric disorders, stroke, and bone and joint diseases were linked to higher odds of insomnia in both sexes. Chronic lung disease was associated with insomnia in men (AOR: 1.65), but not in women. Additionally, having three or more chronic diseases significantly increased the odds of insomnia in both men (AOR: 2.43) and women (AOR: 2.01). Conclusion Hypertension, bone and joint diseases, lung diseases, stroke, neurological or psychiatric disorders, and multimorbidity are linked to insomnia symptoms in older Indian adults. Disease-specific management and routine insomnia screening are crucial for promoting healthy aging in this vulnerable population.
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- Center for Healthy Aging, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Population & Development, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Population & Development, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Center for Healthy Aging, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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Benevides TW, Cook B, Klinger LG, McLean KJ, Wallace GL, Carey ME, Lee WL, Ventimiglia J, Schiff LD, Shea L. Brief Report: Under-Identification of Symptomatic Menopause in Publicly-Insured Autistic People. J Autism Dev Disord 2024:10.1007/s10803-024-06516-x. [PMID: 39210156 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-024-06516-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Menopause is a normal part of aging and in the general population is associated with chronic conditions that impact health, mortality, and well-being. Menopause is experienced differently by autistic individuals, although no studies have investigated this topic in a large sample. The purpose of this study was to investigate rates of, and factors associated with symptomatic menopause among autistic individuals and to identify the prevalence of co-occurring conditions in symptomatic individuals. We included autistic females aged 35-70 years enrolled for 10 + months in 2014-2016 Medicare and/or Medicaid (n = 26,904), excluding those with gender dysphoria. Those with symptomatic menopause were compared to a non-symptomatic reference group on demographic, enrollment characteristics, and co-occurring conditions through logistic regression. Approximately 4% of publicly-insured autistic females aged 46-70 years had symptomatic menopause in their medical records. Intellectual disability was associated with a lower likelihood of symptomatic menopause, and being Medicare-enrolled or dual-enrolled was associated with higher likelihood of having symptomatic menopause recorded. In adjusted models, rates of ADHD, anxiety and depressive disorders, headache/migraine, altered sensory experiences, altered sexual function, and sleep disturbance were significantly higher in the symptomatic menopause sample compared to the reference group. More work to better support autistic women in discussing menopausal symptoms and co-occurring conditions with primary care providers is needed, particularly among those for whom self-report of symptoms are more challenging to ascertain. Factors associated with specific types of health care coverage warrant greater investigation to support better identification.
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- Teal W Benevides
- Institute of Public and Preventive Health, Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Suite 2300, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA.
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- Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, TEACCH Autism Program, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., USA
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- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Jiang M, Li H, Kong L. Data mining and safety analysis of dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs): a real-world pharmacovigilance study based on the FAERS database. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1436405. [PMID: 39166117 PMCID: PMC11333359 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1436405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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Objective Using the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database, four signal detection methods were applied to mine adverse drug events (ADEs) related to use of dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs) to provide reference for safe clinical use. Research design and Methods Data collected from Q3rd 2014 to Q4th 2023 were obtained from the FAERS database. According to the preferred terminology (PT) and systematic organ classification (SOC) of MedDRA v.26.0, the reporting odds ratio (ROR), proportional reporting ratio (PRR), multi-item gamma Poisson shrinker (MGPS), and Bayesian confidence propagation neural network (BCPNN) were used to detect ADE signals. Results A total of 11,857 DORAs-related adverse reactions were detected, reported with suvorexant, lemborexant, and daridorexant as the main suspected drugs was 8717584, and 2556, respectively. A higher proportion of females than males were reported (57.27% vs. 33.04%). The top 20 positive PT signals from three DORAs showed that "sleep paralysis" ranked first. "Brain fog" was stronger following daridorexant but was not detected for the other two drugs, and "sleep sex" and "dyssomnia" were stronger in suvorexant but not in the other two drugs. Additionally, some PTs occurred that were not included in drug instructions, such as "hangover" and "hypnagogic hallucination." Conclusion In this study, four algorithms (ROR, PRR, BCPNN, and MGPS) were used to mine the safety signals of DORAs. We identified some potential ADE signals that can promote the rational use of DORAs and improve their safety.
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- Manxue Jiang
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
- Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affifiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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Şener Çetin N, Nacar G, Timur Taşhan S. The effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction program applied to postmenopausal women on insomnia and quality of life. Women Health 2024; 64:573-583. [PMID: 39069644 DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2024.2382420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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This study aimed to determine the effect of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program applied to postmenopausal women on insomnia and quality of life. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was used. The sample of the study consisted of a total of 151 postmenopausal women, including 73 in the experimental group and 78 in the control group. In the study, the mindfulness-based stress reduction program (MBSR) was applied to the women in the experimental group for eight weeks, and then the women repeated the program individually for another eight weeks. The second measurement data were collected eight weeks after the collection of the first measurement data, and the third measurement data were collected 16 weeks later. The mean score obtained from the second measurement application of the Women's Health Initiative Insomnia Rating Scale (WHIIRS) was lower in the experimental group than in the control group (p < .05). In addition, the mean scores from the second and third measurement applications of the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL) were lower in the experimental group than in the control group (p < .05). The MBSR program reduced postmenopausal women's insomnia and improved their quality of life. This program can be used safely to treat insomnia and improve the quality of life of postmenopausal women. NCT05202054 (date: 21.01.2022).
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- Nurdilan Şener Çetin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Faculty of Science, Firat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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Maki PM, Panay N, Simon JA. Sleep disturbance associated with the menopause. Menopause 2024; 31:724-733. [PMID: 38916279 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000002386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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IMPORTANCE AND OBJECTIVES Sleep disturbance is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced by women during the menopause transition. However, there are currently no therapies specifically approved for sleep disturbance associated with the menopause. Here, we consider how to characterize sleep disturbance associated with the menopause and discuss its etiology, including the latest advances in our understanding of the neuronal circuits that regulate reproduction, body temperature, sleep, and mood; and reflect on its impact on women's health and well-being. We also examine the current treatment landscape and look to the future of treatment for this condition. METHODS We conducted a review of the literature and combined this with discussion with experts in the fields of sleep and menopause as well as experiences from our own clinical practices. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Sleep disturbance associated with the menopause is characterized by frequent night-time awakenings and increased awake time after sleep onset. Its impacts are wide-ranging, negatively affecting health as well as personal and social relationships, productivity, and work performance. There is currently an unmet need for effective, safe, and well-tolerated treatments to address this important symptom, and wider recognition of the association between sleep disturbances and the menopause is needed. Sleep disturbances associated with the menopause can result from hormone changes as well as vasomotor and mood symptoms. Growing research has contributed to our knowledge of the role of hypothalamic estrogen-sensitive kisspeptin/neurokinin B/dynorphin neurons. These neurons are thought to integrate the gonadotropin-releasing hormone pathway and the pathways responsible for the homeostatic control of body temperature and the circadian regulation of sleep-wake cycles. Understanding these neurons offers the potential to create treatments that target a key cause of sleep disturbance associated with the menopause. Further research to understand their etiology and characterize the neuronal circuits responsible could benefit the development of these targeted treatment approaches.
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- Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
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- George Washington University, IntimMedicine Specialists, Washington, DC
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Kamata Y, Takashio O, Sato R, Kawai H, Ishii H, Aoyagi K, Tomita A, Toda S, Iwanami A. Relationship Between Insomnia and Continued Outpatient Treatment in Psychiatric Patients. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2024; 20:697-723. [PMID: 38559773 PMCID: PMC10981878 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s454757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Purpose Sleep plays an essential role in maintaining both physical and mental well-being. Many patients in psychiatric outpatient settings complain of insomnia. However, the causal relationship between insomnia and depressive symptoms in all mental illnesses remains unclear. Moreover, research on insomnia and the continuation of outpatient treatment is lacking. We hypothesize a high correlation between depression and insomnia among patients with diverse mental illnesses. Additionally, we posit that insomnia significantly influences the continuity of outpatient visits. To this end, we evaluated insomnia and depression symptoms in psychiatric patients both at their initial visit and one year later. We also examined factors related to insomnia at the outset and factors associated with the ongoing utilization of outpatient treatment. Patients and Methods The participants of the study consisted of patients who made their first visit to the outpatient department of psychiatry and neurology at Showa University East Hospital between June 1, 2021, and March 31, 2023, and who continued attending the outpatient clinic for one year. Clinical characteristics were assessed using the Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) and the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS). Results The study's findings were collected from a cohort of 1106 patients and revealed that more than 70% experienced insomnia at the time of their initial visit. In total 137 patients continued to receive outpatient treatment for one year, and their AIS scores improved from 9 points to 5 points. A multivariate analysis revealed that the SDS items of depressed mood and insomnia were confounding factors influencing AIS improvement. Conclusion Given that 70% of patients complained of insomnia at the time of their first visit and that sleep improved in many of the 12.4% of patients who continued to receive outpatient treatment for at least one year, the results suggest that sleep status is an important determinant of whether a patient continues to attend outpatient clinics.
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- Yukinori Kamata
- Department of Psychiatry, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurology, Showa University East Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurology, Showa University East Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurology, Showa University East Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurology, Showa University East Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurology, Showa University East Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurology, Showa University East Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurology, Showa University East Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurology, Showa University East Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurology, Showa University East Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Showa University Karasuyama Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Li L, Li X, Huang Y, Li H, Li C, Ma Y, Zhang J, Peng F, Lyu S. An RCT META analysis based on the effect of tai chi exercise therapy on the outcome of elderly patients with moderate-to-severe sleep disorders-A systematic review study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24085. [PMID: 38293413 PMCID: PMC10826669 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Background According to statistics, about one-fifth of the world's elderly people suffer from sleep disorders, and the problem of sleep disorders in the elderly is extremely serious, and this problem is one of the important causes of chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and coronary heart disease in the elderly. The positive effect of Tai Chi exercise therapy on sleep problems has been confirmed, but at present, the effect of the specific duration of Tai Chi exercise on the improvement of elderly people with moderate to severe sleep disorders varies. Objective META analysis was used to investigate and find that long-term Tai Chi exercise therapy has the best effect on improving sleep in elderly patients with moderate to severe sleep disorders. Methods: META analysis was performed using Revman 5.3 after searching Web of science, Pubmed, Scopus, The Cochroae Library, OVID, CBM, CNKI, VIP, and other databases, and then filtering and extracting. Results A total of seven papers were included. Meta-analysis showed that tai chi exercise was more effective in improving sleep problems in elderly patients with sleep disorders compared to the control group, and the difference was significant. This was demonstrated by a decrease in the global Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score [SMD = -0.66, 95 % CI (-0.91, -0.41), P < 0.00001], as well as its subdomains of subjective sleep quality [SMD = -0.79, 95 % CI (-1.06, -0.52), P < 0.00001], sleep latency [SMD = -0.80, 95 % CI (-1.21, -0.40), P < 0.00001], sleep duration [SMD = -0.38, 95 % CI (-0.72, -0.04), P = 0.03], habitual sleep efficiency [SMD = -0.58, 95 % CI (-0.84, -0.31), P < 0.0001], sleep disturbance [SMD = -0.51, 95 % CI (-0.78, -0.25), P = 0.00001] and daytime dysfunction [SMD = -0.33, 95 % CI (-0.59, -0.07), P = 0.01]. Improvement was also observed in the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and Insomnia Severity Index Scale (ISI). The results showed that the optimal duration and frequency of Tai Chi exercise therapy for improving moderately severe elderly patients with sleep disorders was long-term. Conclusion This study systematically assessed the efficacy of Tai Chi exercise therapy for elderly patients with moderate-to-severe sleep disorders. Through a meta-analysis of relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs), it aims to determine the effectiveness of Tai Chi exercise in improving sleep quality in elderly patients with moderate-to-severe sleep disorders, as well as to compare its effects with those of traditional treatments; to analyze the safety of Tai Chi exercise for this patient population and assess its feasibility as a non-pharmacological therapy; and to fill the research gaps and provide more comprehensive and systematic evidence support. This study provides a practical approach to reducing the risk of medication side effects in older adults with sleep disorders and offers a potentially effective non-pharmacological treatment option, especially for those who are unable or unwilling to use medication. Tai chi exercise may not only improve sleep, but also improve coordination, muscle strength, balance, and reduce stress and anxiety in older adults. It also helps older adults socialize and enhances their social connections and emotional support. This study suggests that community centers or activity centers for the elderly can organize tai chi classes to promote the participation of older adults, and can be used as a scientific exercise rehabilitation tool in clinical treatment, incorporating tai chi practice into daily life, such as tai chi practice at a fixed time every day or every week, which not only helps to improve the sleep disorders of older adults, but also improves their overall quality of life.
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- Lujia Li
- School of Physical Education and Exercise, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Department of Psychiatric, Tianjin Anding Hospital, No. 13 Liulin Road, Hexi District, China
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- School of Physical Education and Exercise, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Physical Education and Exercise, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Physical Education and Exercise, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Physical Education and Exercise, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Physical Education and Exercise, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Leisure and Health Teaching and Research Department, Department of Physical Education, Hainan Medical College, China
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- School of Physical Education and Exercise, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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Gan Q, Yu R, Lian Z, Wei L, Li Y, Yuan Y, Zheng L. Risk factors for perimenopausal depression in Chinese women: a meta-analysis. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1199806. [PMID: 37886118 PMCID: PMC10598844 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1199806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Objective To systematically evaluate the risk factors for perimenopausal depression in Chinese women and to provide a basis for screening perimenopausal women at high-risk for depression. Methods A computer search of seven databases, including SinoMed, PubMed, Web of Science, and so on, and two clinical trial registries on the risk factors for depression in Chinese women during perimenopause was conducted for meta-analysis. The search time limit was from the establishment of the database to December 2022. The included case-control and cross-sectional studies were evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS) and criteria developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Results A total of 15 papers with 12,168 patients and 18 risk factors were included. Meta-analysis results showed that the risk factors for depression in perimenopausal women were relationship quality [OR = 1.23, 95% confidence intervals (1.03, 1.46)], marital status [OR = 2.49, 95% CI (1.77, 3.50)], family income [OR = 1.48 95% CI (1.10, 2.00)], comorbid chronic diseases [OR = 2.39, 95% CI (1.93, 2.95)], exercise status [OR = 1.63, 95% CI (1.26, 2.11)], perimenopausal syndrome [OR = 2.36, 95% CI (2.11, 2.63)], age [OR = 1.04, 95% CI (1.01, 1.07)], and stressful events [OR = 12.14, 95% CI (6.48, 22.72)], and social support was a protective factor [OR = 0.76, 95% CI (0.63, 0.91), p < 0.05]. Conclusion Based on the exploration of risk factors for perimenopausal depression in Chinese women, we aimed to provide guidance for the screening of risk factors for depression in perimenopausal women and thereby reduce the incidence of depression. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/#myprospero, CRD42023403972.
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- Qingwen Gan
- School of Nursing, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Morales-Rodriguez D, Anderson A, Nylander A, Hsu S, Singh J, Rowles W, Walsh CM, Braley TJ, Bove R. Well-being at midlife: Correlates of mental health in ambulatory menopausal women with multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler 2023; 29:1493-1502. [PMID: 37715710 PMCID: PMC10580672 DOI: 10.1177/13524585231197056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND A majority of women with multiple sclerosis (MS) are diagnosed prior to menopause, yet their experiences during this transition are not well characterized. OBJECTIVES To explore associations between mental health, sleep, and other quality of life metrics, and vasomotor symptoms (VMSs) in ambulatory, menopausal women with MS. METHODS A secondary analysis was performed of baseline data from two trials enrolling ambulatory peri/postmenopausal women with MS: NCT02710214 (N = 24, bothersome VMS) and NCT04002934 (ongoing, N = 35, myelin repair). Measures analyzed were 36-Item Short-Form Survey (SF-36) (primary scale: general mental health), subjective sleep quality (Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index), VMS (daily diary, interference), mood (Center for Epidemiologist Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D)), walking impairment (timed 25-foot walk (T25FW)), and global disability (Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)). RESULTS Participants' characteristics (N = 59) were: mean age 51.8 years (SD = 3.4), mean disease duration 11.3 years (SD = 7.6), median EDSS 3.0 (IQR = 2.0-4.0). Mental health was associated with better sleep quality (rho = -0.41, p = 0.019) and better mood (rho = -0.75, p < 0.001), but not with EDSS or T25FW (rho < 0.20, p > 0.10). Worse sleep quality also correlated with more frequent VMS (rho = 0.41, p = 0.02) and VMS interference (rho = 0.59, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that optimizing sleep quality, mood, and hot flash quantity/interference could substantially improve mental health in menopausal women with MS-and highlight an important care gap in this population.
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- Denisse Morales-Rodriguez
- UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Division of Multiple Sclerosis and Clinical Neuroimmunology, Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Maxwell RA, Reisinger‐Kindle KM, Rackett TM, Yaklic JL, Czerwinski SA, Lee M. Perceived quality of sleep across the menopausal transition: A retrospective cohort study. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1250. [PMID: 37283881 PMCID: PMC10240097 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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Background and Aims To compare sleep quality among naturally and surgically post-menopausal women, and to identify lifestyle factors that predict sleep quality in pre, peri, and postmenopausal women. Methods This is a retrospective cohort study of data collected from 429 women who participated in Fels Longitudinal Study data. Sleep quality, based on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, demographics, medical history, depression, quality of life, and physical activity levels were included in the analysis. Results The four study groups did not differ on overall sleep quality with either scale (p = 0.61). Both Post-M groups were more likely to have a major sleep problem than the Peri-M and Pre-M groups (p < 0.001), and to have a history of restless leg syndrome (p = 0.016), but the two Post-M groups did not differ on these problems. Predictors of sleep quality included depression, bodily pain, vitality, and surgical menopause (p<0.001). Conclusion Menopause is associated with sleep disrupting conditions. This study did not find any significant differences in sleep quality among the three reproductive stages or for natural versus surgical menopause. Women may benefit from addressing other lifestyle factors associated with poor sleep quality including mental health factors.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rose A. Maxwell
- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyWright State UniversityDaytonOhioUSA
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyWright State UniversityDaytonOhioUSA
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyThe University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonGalvestonTexasUSA
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- School of Public Health Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)The University of TexasHoustonTexasUSA
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Essential Oils and Melatonin as Functional Ingredients in Dogs. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12162089. [PMID: 36009679 PMCID: PMC9405278 DOI: 10.3390/ani12162089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Phytogenics are plant-based compounds with beneficial actions in feed technology and/or animal health. These so-called plant secondary metabolites are very diverse and with wide possible applications in humans and animals. Among them, essential oils (EOs) are the most used in feed for livestock and pets. Lately, melatonin has acquired new and interesting applications in dogs. Recent studies using EOs and/or melatonin in dog feeding and their involvement in health aspects are presented. Abstract The use of nutraceuticals or functional ingredients is increasingly widespread in human food; their use is also widespread in animal feed. These natural compounds generally come from plant materials and comprise a wide range of substances of a very diverse chemical nature. In animals, these compounds, so-called phytogenics, are used to obtain improvements in feed production/stability and also as functional components with repercussions on animal health. Along with polyphenols, isoprenoid compounds represent a family of substances with wide applications in therapy and pet nutrition. Essential oils (EOs) are a group of complex substances with fat-soluble nature that are widely used. Melatonin is an indolic amine present in all living with amphiphilic nature. In this work, we present a review of the most relevant phytogenics (polyphenol, isoprenoid, and alkaloid compounds), their characteristics, and possible uses as nutraceuticals in dogs, with special emphasis on EOs and their regulatory aspects, applied in foods and topically. Additionally, a presentation of the importance of the use of melatonin in dogs is developed, giving physiological and practical aspects about its use in dog feeding and also in topical application, with examples and future projections. This review points to the combination of EOs and melatonin in food supplements and in the topical application as an innovative product and shows excellent perspectives aimed at addressing dysfunctions in pets, such as the treatment of stress and anxiety, sleep disorders, alopecia, and hair growth problems, among others.
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