Medications Effective In Reducing Risks For Breast Cancer Can Also Cause Serious Side Effects Sep 21, 2009
The most common side effects for tamoxifen are flushing and other vasomotor symptoms (e. g., night sweats, hot flashes), vaginal discharge and other vaginal symptoms such as itching or dryness; for raloxifene, side effects include vasomotor symptoms and leg cramps; and for tibolone, side effects include vaginal bleeding. (Science Daily)
Menopause: Botanicals Have No Effect On Hot Flashes Or Cognition, Study Suggests Aug 9, 2009
"Together, these two studies demonstrate that compared to botanicals, only hormone therapy had a beneficial effect on vasomotor symptoms, but this benefit was at the cost of a slight decrease in memory," said Pauline Maki, UIC associate professor of psychiatry and psychology and lead author of the cognition study. The focus of ongoing research at UIC, Maki said, is to identify a safe and effective treatment for hot flashes that is either neutral or beneficial to memory functioning. (Science Daily)
Heart Protein Regulates Blood Vessel Maintenance May 15, 2009
We also found that FHL2 is important in the regulation of vasomotor tone, or the contraction and relaxation of muscles in the blood vessel. This is important because dysfunction in vasomotor tone is thought to cause high blood pressure. (Science Daily)
Hot Flashes Linked To Lower Bone Density In Women May 11, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 11, 2009) UCLA researchers and colleagues analyzed data for 2,213 women between the ages of 42 and 52 who participated in the bone sub-study of the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation to determine whether women with vasomotor symptoms (VMS) which include hot flashes and night sweats had lower bone mineral density ... 23, 2008) Acupuncture is as effective and longer-lasting in managing the common debilitating side effects of hot flashes, night sweats and excessive sweating... (Science Daily)
What causes'empty nosesyndrome'? May 5, 2009
Q You recently had an article about vasomotor rhinitis. I have a simple, inexpensive remedy that may help. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Boosting bone density Apr 29, 2009
It is used to treat vasomotor, psychological and libido problems, and also possesses bone protection. Hormone therapy should be used under medical supervision. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Acupuncture 'Probably Ineffective' In Treatment Of Hot Flushes Apr 9, 2009
23, 2008) Acupuncture is as effective and longer-lasting in managing the common debilitating side effects of hot flashes, night sweats and excessive sweating (vasomotor symptoms) associated with breast cancer. (Feb. (Science Daily)
