Differential effects of raloxifene and estrogen on insulin sensitivity in postmenopausal women
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A test of the effect of estrogen and raloxifene treatment of postmenopausal women was conducted to see if raloxifene would increase insulin sensitivity. Estrogen maintained insulin sensitivity, but raloxifene actually reduced women's sensitivity to insulin.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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Effects of ultra-low-dose estrogen therapy on muscle and physical function in older women
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The impact of ultra-low-dose estrogen therapy on muscle and physical function in elderly women is examined. It is shown that hormone therapy can have no effect on appendicular skeletal muscle mass and physical performance.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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Development of a standardized patient instructor to teach functional assessment and communication skills to medical students and house officers
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Details of geriatric standardized patient instructor, which trains house officers and medical students on geriatric skills, are presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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