Yes, we regularly evaluate our male patients for testosterone deficiencies. Another risk factor when it’s low for vascular disease. The COVID-19 virus attacks the wall of the vasculature. For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19 New clues on why more men than women develop severe disease Throughout the pandemic, doctors have seen […]

Address target in CD 47 to influence aging and monitor with endothelial function vascular studies. The key to minimizing health risks associated with aging MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events|September 11, 2020 Researchers hope developing therapies that target CD47 will significantly reduce the impact these health issues have on older individuals and health systems globally. During old age, […]

Science helps to understand intuition and common sense. Dementia, Alzheimer’s is a vascular disease. Lumpy Proteins Stiffen Blood Vessels Of The Brain MEDICINE & HEALTH On Sep 9, 2020 Spotlight on a new risk factor for vascular dementia Deposits of a protein called “Medin”, which manifest in virtually all older adults, reduce the elasticity of […]

Stay on your aspirin, that’s my recommendation for my patients when indicated. New study: aspirin use reduces risk of death in hospitalized patients Hospitalized patients who were taking daily aspirin had lower risk of ICU admission, ventilation, and dying from the virus Hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were taking a daily low-dose aspirin to protect against […]