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 […]
The Key to Minimizing Health Risks Associated with Aging
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, […]
Lumpy Protein Stiffen Blood Vessels Of The Brain
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 […]
Aspirin Use Reduces Risk of Death in Hospitalized Patients
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 […]