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Feb 19

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Sildenafil: 25 Years Later – Summary Twenty-five years ago, the FDA’s approval of sildenafil (Viagra) radically reshaped the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Editor-in-Chief of Grand Rounds in Urology, E. David Crawford, MD, sits down to...

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Testosterone and meibomian gland (eyelid) dysfunction

Feb 13

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Abstract The meibomian gland, the largest sebaceous gland of the body is responsible for the biosynthesis of the lipid layer of the tear film to prevent excessive evaporation. The loss of normal functions of the meibomian gland, known as...

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Treatment resistant acne

Feb 13

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Hi, Just looking for a second opinion on the cystic acne I’ve been dealing with and a plan to re-introduce testosterone. The back ground is a little long but pertinent, I think. Back in May I started a course of prednisone for an ulcerative...

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Cold Therapy for Pain Relief and General Health

Feb 04

Interesting report for chronic fatigue syndrome: https://www.healthrising.org/blog/2024/11/26/cold-exposure-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-fibromyalgia-long-covid/ __________________ Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, has shown promising...

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Rises in Hematocrit is Associated with An Increased Risk of Cardiac Events in Men Starting Testosterone Therapy

Jan 31

ABSTRACT Objective Elevated hematocrit (Hct) can result in increased risk of major adverse cardiac events(MACE) in men receiving testosterone therapy (TTh). However, the impact of the magnitude of the change in Hct from baseline after starting...

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Potential Causes of Low Testosterone

Jan 31

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Testosterone is more than just a sex hormone. It plays a crucial role in a range of physiological processes, including the development of muscle mass, bone density, and even the modulation of blood sugar levels. While high levels of testosterone...

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Mitochondrial Health: A key to Aging & Recovering Well- Urolithin A Supplement

Jan 24

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Prof. Stuart Phillips, Ph.D. (McMaster University) ‘Mitochondrial Health: A key to Aging & Recovering Well' presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) annual meeting 2022. 2:40 - Sarcopenia: the age-related decline in muscle...

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My CAC calcium score is high- Should I take vitamin K?

Jan 24

Recently I did a calcium score in my arteries (heart). It came out 144. I am not fat and eat right. What dies this CAC score mean? is it too high for my age ( 46 male) ? How do I reduce this hard calcium from my arteries?

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Mitochondrial Mastery: Supplements, Exercise & Longevity Insights

Jan 23

From my neck of the woods. Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky is a world-renowned expert in mitochondrial health, muscle function, and ageing science. As a clinician-scientist at McMaster University, he has dedicated his career to understanding how...

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Exercise Tips for Best Fat Loss and Muscle Gain

Jan 12

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Exercise has long been praised for its role in hormonal regulation, especially when it comes to improving testosterone levels. While that is undoubtedly a significant benefit, the realm of exercise extends much farther than hormones alone. A...

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Depression — Advanced Treatments for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Jan 10

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In this third episode of a four-part Double Take video miniseries on depression from the New England Journal of Medicine, Drs. Sanacora, Nikayin, and Cristancho discuss the role neuroplasticity may play in the pathogenesis of depression and the...

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Compounded Hormone Products for Men: A Review by Shaun Noorian

Jan 07

In this conversation, Nelson Vergel and Shaun Noorian discuss the various options available for men's hormonal treatments, focusing on hormone replacement therapy, the role of compounding pharmacies, and the importance of personalized medicine...