Monthly Archives: July 2016

WHI In dbGAP On Wednesday January 13, 2010, NCBI released the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) SNP Health Association Resource (SHARe) dataset on dbGAP. The dataset includes extensive phenotypic and genotypic data on 12008 African American and Hispanic women aged 50-79 enrolled in one or more components of the WHI program. Genotyping was done on the Affymetrix 6.0 platform. Information on the dataset are to be found at: dbGAP Additional release information may be found at: Study Release Notes Any investigator can apply for access to the dataset through the dbGAP procedures; however, per NIH GWAS policy the WHI investigators have a 12-month protected publication window. WHI investigators welcome collaboration from other investigators within the 12-month protected time and beyond. WHI investigators also invite collaboration on publications and ancillary studies beyond SHARe. Information on how to collaborate with WHI investigators on SHARe and on other WHI resources are found at: WHI Scientific Resources Website The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) was a major 15-year research program to address the most common causes of death, disability and poor quality of life in postmenopausal women -- cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. The WHI was launched in 1991 and consisted of a set of clinical … Continue reading →

Find your glossary term by first letter: a form of complementary and alternative medicine that involves inserting thin needles through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms. written instructions letting others know the type of care you want if you are seriously ill or dying. These include a living will and health care power of attorney. disorders that involve an immune response in the body. Allergies are reactions to allergens such as plant pollen, other grasses and weeds, certain foods, rubber latex, insect bites, or certain drugs. tiny glands in the breast that produce milk. a brain disease that cripples the brain's nerve cells over time and destroys memory and learning. It usually starts in late middle age or old age and gets worse over time. Symptoms include loss of memory, confusion, problems in thinking, and changes in language, behavior, and personality. clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the unborn baby (fetus) during pregnancy. It is contained in the amniotic sac. when the amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin (the substance in the blood that carries oxygen to organs) becomes reduced, causing fatigue that can be severe. the use of medicine to … Continue reading →

You may consider hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to be a women's-only concern, but it's not. Men's testosterone levels peak in their late teens, and begin a gradual but steady decline of about 1 percent a year around age 30 (Mayo Clinic, 2012). Because testosterone is required for proper male sexual development and reproductive functionas well as muscle bulk, red blood cell level, and bone densitymany men worry about the natural decline of this hormone produced by the testicles. Yet medical experts disagree about the significance of this decline, and whether the health benefits of HRT outweigh the risks. If testosterone levels decline naturally with age, do men need HRT? This has been a difficult question for researchers to answer. Not many studies have observed the effects of testosterone therapy in men with healthy levels of the hormoneand studies that have were smaller and yielded unclear results. HRT can help symptoms of low testosterone in men who suffer from a disease called hypogonadism (Mayo Clinic, 2012). This is a dysfunction of the testicles that results in the body being unable to produce the right amount of testosterone. But what's less certain is whether testosterone therapy can benefit healthy men whose testosterone … Continue reading →

We all strive for balance in our lives, but few of us realize the need for balance in our bodies. Our hormones are responsible for this balance and when age causes our hormone levels to decline, we see and feel the effects in our health, energy, and appearance. We no longer have the vitality, fitness, beauty, immunity, stamina, libido, wellness, and confidence of our youth. Instead, were left with frustration over a body thats out of balance. Fortunately, theres a way to restore that delicate balance and replenish the youthful essence we remember. That way to wellness is hormone replacement therapy at the biostation in Delray Beach. Hormone replacement therapy is an age-management treatment that can dramatically improve the negative symptoms associated with aging in men and women. Our medical specialists use a multi-tiered approach to achieve the optimal benefits. Testosterone alone is not the answer. Our bodies are a symphony of hormones, that when in balance, lead to a greater utilization of testosterone and increased overall feeling of well-being. Its this understanding of the environment within our bodies that must be recognized and adjusted in order for us to maximize the benefits of hormone replacement therapy. The solution lies … Continue reading →