Almost every woman and some men will encounter hot flushes during their lifetime. Despite
the prevalence of the symptoms, the pathophysiology of hot flushes remains unknown. A …

A major factor in the context of evaluating depression in the elderly is the role of medical
problems. With aging there is a rapid increase in the prevalence of a number of medical …

Background Hot flashes can be troublesome, especially when hormonal therapy is
contraindicated. Preliminary data have suggested that newer antidepressants, such as …

PURPOSE: Hot flashes can be a prominent problem in women with a history of breast
cancer. Given concerns regarding the use of hormonal therapies in such patients, other …

PURPOSE: In the course of conducting a series of prospective clinical trials devoted to
defining new treatment opportunities for hot flashes in cancer survivors, considerable …

Cancer patients experience several stressors and emotional upheavals. Fear of death,
interruption of life plans, changes in body image and self-esteem, changes in social role and …

PURPOSE: Hot flashes represent a significant clinical problem for some breast cancer
survivors. Safe, effective treatment is needed for this prominent clinical problem. Although it …

PURPOSE: Most breast cancer survivors experience hot flashes; many use complementary
or alternative remedies for these symptoms. We undertook a randomized clinical trial of …

Purpose Hot flashes are a significant problem for many breast cancer survivors. Hot flashes
can cause discomfort, disrupted sleep, anxiety, and decreased quality of life. A well-tolerated …

Hot flashes affect about three fourths of postmenopausal women and are one of the most
common health problems in this demographic group. Dysfunction of central …