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Clinical Publishing Year In Post-Menop Hlth 2004 by M. Rees , L.G. Keith
Compiled by experts in their field, this new title to the series examines the most important papers selected from the extensive literature written on post-menopausal health over the past twelve months. The volume provides an essential overview of the most significant advances in the treatment of many conditions that can emerge post-menopause, including breast cancer, stroke, heart disease and arthritis. The book also examines the causes of post-menopausal health difficulties and looks at possible treatments, both traditional and complementary.A practical and highly informative guide, The Year in Post Menopausal Health will prove an invaluable ongoing resource for physicians in their daily practice INTRODUCTIONPremenopausal Risk Factors for Disease in Later Life, M. ReesMAJOR DISEASES OF OLD AGEDementia, J.T. O'BrienMyocardial Infarction and Stroke, D. CrookStroke, P. AlbertazziMUSCULAR-SKELETAL DISORDERSScreening for Osteoporosis, D.W. PurdieManagement of Osteoporosis, W.D. FraserArthritis, D.M. ReidCANCERColorectal Cancer, E. Fernandez, S. Gallus, C. La VecchiaEndometrial Cancer, M.K. OehlerOvarian Cancer, D. Fishman Breast Cancer, J. MarsdenLIFE-STYLE ISSUESDietary and Life Style Interventions, J. BrockieAlternative and Complementary Therapies, E. ErnstSocioeconomic Issues of Ageing, L. ShottenREPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCAREUrogynaecology, L. CardozoSexual function, L. Berman