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Clinical Neurology
Julia Gawronska, Catherine Meads, Lee Smith, Chao Cao, Nan Wang, Susan Walker
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between oral contraceptive pill (OCP) use and major depression in US women. The results showed that current OCP users had a lower prevalence of major depression compared to former users and never users of OCP. However, the burden of depression remains high among women using OCP. Further longitudinal research is needed to understand the real world effect of OCP on depression.
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(2024)
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Physiology
Lauren E. Eagan, Catalina A. Chesney, Sara E. Mascone, Ninette Shenouda, Sushant M. Ranadive
Summary: The study revealed differences in inflammatory levels during lower-hormone phase between non-OCP and OCP women, despite similarities in vascular function and concentrations of endothelin-1.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Anna S. Avramenko, James M. Flanagan
Summary: Ovarian cancer has a poor prognosis, but modifiable lifestyle factors may play a role in its prevention. Current research suggests that epigenetic changes may be key in the formation of ovarian cancer, but there is a lack of high-quality data on the molecular mechanisms of ovarian cancer prevention.
CLINICAL EPIGENETICS
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Helga Taylor, Saleh Alhasan, Maha Saleem, Shane Poole, Fei Jiang, Erin E. Longbrake, Riley Bove
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of menstrual cycle and contraception type on symptom fluctuations in females with MS. The results showed that patients using continuous oral contraceptives experienced fewer symptom fluctuations compared to those using other contraception methods.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Madugodaralalage D. S. K. Gunaratne, Bjorg Thorsteinsdottir, Vesna D. Garovic
Summary: Oral contraceptive pill-induced hypertension (OCPIH) and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) share similar risk factors and pathophysiological mechanisms, suggesting the importance of further research to understand potential mechanisms underlying hypertension in these conditions for improved treatment options.
CURRENT HYPERTENSION REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kelly L. Klump, Alaina M. Di Dio
Summary: Endogenous ovarian hormones may increase the risk of binge eating in females through gene x hormone interactions and hormonally induced increases in genetic influences. Combined oral contraceptives (COCs), which mimic the riskiest hormonal environment for binge eating, are commonly used by women. Preliminary studies suggest that COCs may increase the risk of binge eating and related phenotypes, especially in genetically vulnerable women. Larger and more systematic studies are needed to explore the relationship between COCs and binge eating, with the goal of advancing personalized medicine.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
R. S. Otte, V. T. M. Thissen, B. C. Mulder
Summary: This study examines how women in the Netherlands decide to (dis)continue using oral contraceptive pills (OCP). The main themes influencing decision-making include effects, side effects, preferences towards alternatives, interpersonal communication with peers and general practitioners, and online information seeking. Responsibility emerged as a relevant additional theme that influences decision-making and is embedded in the process, with some educational differences also playing a role.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dain W. Jacob, Aaron M. Voshage, Jennifer L. Harper, Jacqueline K. Limberg
Summary: Acute increases in sympathetic nervous system activity often lead to increased blood pressure and peripheral vasoconstriction. The effect of the menstrual cycle and oral hormonal contraceptive pill phase on the hemodynamic response to sympathetic activity was examined in this study. The results showed that females taking oral contraceptives exhibited paradoxical vasodilation during acute sympathetic activation compared to females with natural menstrual cycles, and this group difference was unaffected by the menstrual/pill phase.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
K. Gemzell-Danielsson, D. Apter, J. Zatik, S. Weyers, T. Piltonen, L. Suturina, I Apolikhina, M. Jost, M. D. Creinin, J-M Foidart
Summary: The study confirmed that E4/DRSP provides effective contraception, a predictable bleeding pattern, and a favorable safety profile. The proportion of participants who discontinued the study was relatively low, with overall satisfactory results.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy Zheng, Hallie N. N. Nelson, Jennifer S. S. McCall-Hosenfeld, Erik B. B. Lehman, Cynthia H. H. Chuang
Summary: This study investigates the association between intimate partner violence (IPV) and adherence to oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). The results show that women who have recently experienced IPV are less likely to adhere to OCPs. Religious affiliation and age are also associated with high OCP adherence.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2022)
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Urology & Nephrology
Ariel B. Handy, Leah N. McMahon, Irwin Goldstein, Cindy M. Meston
Summary: This study examined the differences in physiological lubrication and vaginal blood flow as well as rates of vulvovaginal atrophy and female sexual arousal disorder among women using oral contraceptive pills with varying androgenic properties. The results showed that women taking antiandrogenic OCPs experienced decreased vaginal blood flow and lubrication, as well as higher rates of vulvovaginal atrophy and female sexual arousal disorder.
JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Emily Robertson, Caroline Thew, Natalie Thomas, Leila Karimi, Jayashri Kulkarni
Summary: The findings of a clinical follow-up feasibility study suggest that treatment with nomegestrol acetate/17-beta estradiol is acceptable and effective in improving mood symptoms in PMDD patients. The majority of women reported a positive mood response, high adherence to the medication, and minimal side effects. Further research, such as a randomized controlled trial, is needed to confirm these results and explore the impact of this treatment on mood in PMDD.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
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Sport Sciences
Laura Barba-Moreno, Rocio Cupeiro, Nuria Romero-Parra, Xanne A. K. Janse de Jonge, Ana B. Peinado
Summary: This study investigated the effects of menstrual cycle phases and oral contraceptive use on cardiorespiratory responses during exercise in women. The results showed that certain phases of the menstrual cycle and oral contraceptive cycle could lead to increased ventilatory parameters, indicating lower cardiorespiratory efficiency. However, these differences had limited clinical significance, and the impact of the menstrual cycle on submaximal exercise was minimal.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2022)
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Neurosciences
Norina M. Schmidt, Juergen Hennig, Aisha J. L. Munk
Summary: This study did not find evidence of alterations in neural reactivity to positive and erotic stimuli in oral contraceptive users compared to naturally cycling women. Oral contraceptive users had significantly lower endogenous estradiol and progesterone concentrations compared to naturally cycling women. However, there were significant differences in LPP amplitudes in reaction to erotic vs. neutral pictures between measurement times in the oral contraceptive group.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Elizabeth Hampson, Erin E. E. Morley, Kelly L. L. Evans, Cathleen Fleury
Summary: This study investigated the effects of oral contraceptive use on cognitive function in women and found that it may have some impact, which is related to the composition of the contraceptives used.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Emily E. Greeke, Alicia S. Chua, Brian C. Healy, David J. Rintell, Tanuja Chitnis, Bonnie I. Glanz
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(2017)
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Clinical Neurology
Riley Bove, Kelsey Rankin, Alicia S. Chua, Taylor Saraceno, Neda Sattarnezhad, Emily Greeke, Fiona Stuart, Allison LaRussa, Bonnie I. Glanz, Tanuja Chitnis
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL
(2018)
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Psychiatry
M. L. Alosco, A. B. Kasimis, J. M. Stamm, A. S. Chua, C. M. Baugh, D. H. Daneshvar, C. A. Robbins, M. Mariani, J. Hayden, S. Conneely, R. Au, A. Torres, M. D. McClean, A. C. McKee, R. C. Cantu, J. Mez, C. J. Nowinski, B. M. Martin, C. E. Chaisson, Y. Tripodis, R. A. Stern
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2017)
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Clinical Neurology
Camilo Diaz-Cruz, Alicia S. Chua, Muhammad Taimur Malik, Tamara Kaplan, Bonnie I. Glanz, Svetlana Egorova, Charles R. G. Guttmann, Rohit Bakshi, Howard L. Weiner, Brian C. Healy, Tanuja Chitnis
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2017)
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Critical Care Medicine
Vivian Schultz, Robert A. Stern, Yorghos Tripodis, Julie Stamm, Pawel Wrobel, Christian Lepage, Isabelle Weir, Jeffrey P. Guenette, Alicia Chua, Michael L. Alosco, Christine M. Baugh, Nathan G. Fritts, Brett M. Martin, Christine E. Chaisson, Michael J. Coleman, Alexander P. Lin, Ofer Pasternak, Martha E. Shenton, Inga K. Koerte
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA
(2018)
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Clinical Neurology
M. Baharnoori, C. T. Gonzalez, A. Chua, C. Diaz-Cruz, B. C. Healy, J. Stankiewicz, H. L. Weiner, T. Chitnis
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2018)
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Neuroimaging
Jeffrey P. Guenette, Robert A. Stern, Yorghos Tripodis, Alicia S. Chua, Vivian Schultz, Valerie J. Sydnor, Nathaniel Somes, Sarina Karmacharya, Christian Lepage, Pawel Wrobel, Michael L. Alosco, Brett M. Martin, Christine E. Chaisson, Michael J. Coleman, Alexander P. Lin, Ofer Pasternak, Nikos Makris, Martha E. Shenton, Inga K. Koerte
NEUROIMAGE-CLINICAL
(2018)
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Clinical Neurology
Jason W. Adams, Victor E. Alvarez, Jesse Mez, Bertrand R. Huber, Yorghos Tripodis, Weiming Xia, Gaoyuan Meng, Caroline A. Kubilus, Kerry Cormier, Patrick T. Kiernan, Daniel H. Daneshvar, Alicia S. Chua, Sarah Svirsky, Raymond Nicks, Bobak Abdolmohammadi, Laney Evers, Todd M. Solomon, Jonathan D. Cherry, Nurgul Aytan, Ian Mahar, Sherral Devine, Sanford Auerbach, Michael L. Alosco, Christopher J. Nowinski, Neil W. Kowall, Lee E. Goldstein, Brigid Dwyer, Douglas I. Katz, Robert C. Cantu, Robert A. Stern, Rhoda Au, Ann C. McKee, Thor D. Stein
JOURNAL OF NEUROPATHOLOGY AND EXPERIMENTAL NEUROLOGY
(2018)
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Neurosciences
Clara C. Cousins, Michael L. Alosco, Henry C. Cousins, Alicia Chua, Eric G. Steinberg, Kimberly R. Chapman, Hanaan Bing-Canar, Yorghos Tripodis, Paul A. Knepper, Robert A. Stern, Louis R. Pasquale
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2018)
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Clinical Neurology
Rami Fakih, Camilo Diaz-Cruz, Alicia S. Chua, Cindy Gonzalez, Brian C. Healy, Neda Sattarnezhad, Bonnie I. Glanz, Howard L. Weiner, Tanuja Chitnis
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2019)
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Neuroimaging
Michael L. Alosco, Yorghos Tripodis, Benjamin Rowland, Alicia S. Chua, Huijun Liao, Brett Martin, Johnny Jarnagin, Christine E. Chaisson, Ofer Pasternak, Sarina Karmacharya, Inga K. Koerte, Robert C. Cantu, Neil W. Kowall, Ann C. McKee, Martha E. Shenton, Richard Greenwald, Michael McClean, Robert A. Stern, Alexander Lin
BRAIN IMAGING AND BEHAVIOR
(2020)
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Clinical Neurology
Jonathan Zurawski, Bonnie I. Glanz, Alicia Chua, Hrishikesh Lokhande, Dalia Rotstein, Howard Weiner, David Engler, Tanuja Chitnis, Brian C. Healy
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2019)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Alicia S. Chua, Yorghos Tripodis
Summary: The proposed adjusted local linear trend model shows superior performance in modeling longitudinal neuropsychological outcomes, with lower bias, lower standard errors, and higher power compared to the linear mixed-effects model.
STATISTICAL METHODS IN MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Shanna A. Matalon, Jeffrey P. Guenette, Stacy E. Smith, Jennifer W. Uyeda, Alicia S. Chua, Glenn C. Gaviola, Sara M. Durfee
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
(2019)