Context: Some but not all studies have shown higher rates of fracture in individuals with type
2 diabetes. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the risk of fracture in …

ContextObesity, typically measured as body mass index of 30 or higher, has 3 subclasses:
obesity 1 (30-34.9); obesity 2 (35-39.9); and extreme obesity (≥ 40). Extreme obesity is …

OBJECTIVE—Experimental and epidemiologic studies suggest that calcium and vitamin D
may reduce the risk of developing diabetes. We examined the effect of calcium plus vitamin …

ContextEstrogen therapy is thought to promote gallstone formation and cholecystitis but
most data derive from observational studies rather than randomized trials. ObjectiveTo …

Background—Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in
women and may vary by hysterectomy (or oophorectomy) status. This study compared CVD …

Context Concerns regarding the risks associated with estrogen and progesterone to
manage menopausal symptoms have resulted in its declining use and increased interest in …

ContextLittle is known about women's experiences after stopping menopausal hormone
therapy. ObjectiveTo describe women's symptoms and management strategies after …

Background—Information is limited about the independent prognostic value of repolarization
abnormalities in women. Methods and Results—We evaluated hazard ratios for ECG …

Importance Nearly half of postmenopausal women report bothersome vulvovaginal
symptoms, but few data support the efficacy of 2 commonly recommended treatments …

Background and Purpose—Many studies have shown a U-shape association between sleep
duration and mortality, but epidemiological evidence linking cardiovascular diseases with …