MATURITAS JOURNAL

Maturitas, published monthly by Elsevier, is the official journal of the European Menopause and Andropause Society. All EMAS members receive Maturitas and its sponsored supplements as part of their membership fee.

Maturitas enables the exchange of information and ideas on the major physiological, psychological and sociological climacteric changes, occurring midlife and beyond, in men and women. All articles appearing in the Journal are peer reviewed.

Maturitas is an international multidisciplinary peer reviewed scientific journal of midlife health and beyond publishing original research, reviews, consensus statements and guidelines. The scope encompasses all aspects of postreproductive health in both genders ranging from basic science to health and social care.

Maturitas will publish in the following areas:
• predictors, effects and management of chronic diseases
• sex steroid deficiency in both genders
• epidemiology, health and social care
• therapeutic advances
• complementary and alternative medicines

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Volume 65, Number 1, Pages 1-80

27 December2009

Editorial Board

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http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900474-5/abstract

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Editorials

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Identifying and preventing chronic disease in an ageing world

Alan Thomas, Margaret Rees

pages 85-86

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900471-X/abstract

The molecular basis of longevity, and clinical implications

Francine Z. Marques, M. Andrea Markus, Brian J. Morris

pages 87-91

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900463-0/abstract

A life course approach to reproductive health: Theory and

Gita D. Mishra, Rachel Cooper, Diana Kuh

pages 92-97

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900464-2/abstract

Associations between childhood intelligence (IQ), adult morbidity and mortality

Alixe H.M. Kilgour, John M. Starr, Lawrence J. Whalley

pages 98-105

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900337-5/abstract

Predictors of chronic disease at midlife and beyond - the health risks of obesity

Edward J. Nejat, Alex J. Polotsky, Lubna Pal

pages 106-111

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900300-4/abstract

Obesity: Focus on all-cause mortality and cancer

Birgit Teucher, Sabine Rohrmann, Rudolf Kaaks

pages 112-116

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900432-0/abstract

The metabolic syndrome: Validity and utility of clinical definitions for cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk prediction

Adrian Cameron

pages 117-121

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900452-6/abstract

The role of Mediterranean type of diet on the development of cancer and cardiovascular disease, in the elderly: A systematic review

Stefanos Tyrovolas, Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos

pages 122-130

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900230-8/abstract

Midlife predictors of Alzheimer's disease

B.B. Bendlin, C.M. Carlsson, C.E. Gleason, S.C. Johnson, A. Sodhi, C.L. Gallagher, L. Puglielli, C.D. Engelman, M.L. Ries, G. Xu, W. Wharton, S. Asthana

pages 131-137

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900469-1/abstract

Imaging and biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease

Charlotte L. Allan, Claire E. Sexton, David Welchew, Klaus P. Ebmeier

pages 138-142

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900461-7/abstract

Individualizing fracture risk prediction

Tineke A.C.M. van Geel, Joop P.W. van den Bergh, Geert-Jan Dinant, Piet P. Geusens

pages 143-148

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900462-9/abstract

Gender differences in risk factors for coronary heart disease

Yen Y. Tan, Gerrie-Cor M. Gast, Yvonne T. van der Schouw

pages 149-160

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900339-9/abstract

Premature menopause or early menopause: Long-term health consequences

Lynne T. Shuster, Deborah J. Rhodes, Bobbie S. Gostout, Brandon R. Grossardt, Walter A. Rocca

pages 161-166

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900264-3/abstract

Predictors of female urinary incontinence at midlife and beyond

M. Menezes, M. Pereira, A. Hextall

pages 167-171

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900385-5/abstract

Long-term health issues of women with XY karyotype

Marta Berra, Lih-Mei Liao, Sarah M. Creighton, Gerard S. Conway

pages 172-178

http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122%2809%2900459-9/abstract

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