Observational studies that have considered relationship factors and physical or mental health have reported that these factors contribute more to sexual functioning than menopausal status or estrogen levels. Few clinical trials have investigated estrogen therapy with sexual function as a primary outcome. The available data do not support systemic estrogen therapy for the treatment of female sex…
Over the decades, female sexual dysfunction (FSD) has grown to be an increasingly potential problem that complicates the quality of life among women. In the current review, FSD refers to recurrent and persistent problems with sexual orgasm, desire, or response. One of the most common subtypes of FSD that has evoked increased research interest in the scientific community is hyposexuality. Today,…
Male sexual dysfunction has many different causes and is often multifactorial in nature. We aim to review the effects that testosterone (T), estrogen, thyroid hormone, prolactin (PRL), and cortisol have on male sexual function. Recent Findings T deficiency can cause decreased libido and diminished erectile function. Estrogen is necessary for sexual drive but is postulated to inhibit erectile fu…
The overall goal of diabetes management is to help individuals with diabetes and their families gain the necessary knowledge, life skills, resources and support needed to achieve optimal health. This requires a team effort that includes diabetes health care professionals and the individuals who must deal with this chronic condition on a daily basis. The registered dietitian is a key member of …
To summarise the evidence of associations between dietary factors and incidence of type 2 diabetes and to evaluate the strength and validity of these associations
A healthful eating pattern, regular physical activity, and often pharmacotherapy are key components of diabetes management. For many individuals with diabetes, the most challenging part of the treatment plan is determining what to eat. It is the position of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) that there is not a “one-size-fits-all” eating pattern for individuals with diabetes. The ADA a…
Several vaccines against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are on the cusp of regulatory approval.eir safety and efficacy in older people is critical to their success. Even though care home residents and older people are likely to be amongst the first to be vaccinated, these patient groups are usually excluded from clinical trials. Data from several Phase II trials have given cause for op…
The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused rapid and monumental changes around the world. Older people, who already experience higher rates of social isolation and loneliness, are more susceptible to adverse effects as a result of the social distancing protocols enacted to slow the spread of COVID-19. Based on prior outbreaks, we speculate the detrimental outcomes and offer solutions
Older adults, particularly those who are frail or living in long-term care facilities, have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.1 Vaccines that are safe and effective in this population have been eagerly anticipated. In The Lancet, Maheshi Ramasamy and colleagues present results of the safety and immunogenicity of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine in older adults (those older t…
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious long-term disability (Mozzafarian, 2015; Kochanek, 2014). Annually, approximately 800,000 people in the United States have a stroke, and 130,000 die (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). Of all strokes, 87% are ischemic strokes (Mozaffarian, 2015). In Minnesota, ischemic stroke death rat…