June 2024 | Vol. 19, No. 3
FEATURED ARTICLE
AMMG Presents the Coles Award for Research and Science Innovation in Aging and Age Management Medicine
Jeff Morris
On Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the AMMG Clinical Applications for Age Management Medicine Conference in Miami, Florida, Andrew W. Campbell, M.D. was presented with the L. Stephen Coles, M.D., Ph.D. Award for Research and Science Innovation in Aging and Age Management Medicine.
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FEATURED ARTICLES
Jeff Morris
A new study questions the long-held belief that testosterone shortens men’s lives. The meta-analysis of 11 other studies found that participants with the lowest testosterone levels were more likely to die.
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Save the Date for AMMG’s Next Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah
Jeff Morris
AMMG will hold its next conference, the 37th Clinical Applications for Age Management Medicine Conference, at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah from October 30 to November 3, 2024. Be sure to mark the date on your calendar now!
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AMMG Partners with H.E.A.T. to Bring the AMMG Certification Program to Asian Doctors
Jeff Morris
AMMG is partnering with Health Education & Academics Thailand — known as H.E.A.T. — to provide the AMMG Certification Program to Asian doctors and healthcare providers.
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LATEST AGE MANAGEMENT MEDICINE NEWS
Lung Cancer Treatment Produces Progression-free Survival Results in Phase III Trial
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Researchers Advance Understanding of Mechanism Linking Hyperuricemia to Hypertriglyceridemia
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Higher Blood Concentrations of Testosterone Associated with Reduced Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes in Men Under 65
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Experts Alert Doctors and the Public to the Arrival of Hard-to-treat Fungal Skin Infections in the US
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New Technique Detects Novel Biomarkers for Kidney Diseases with Nephrotic Syndrome
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WOMEN’S HEALTH
Mediterranean Diet Could Help Women Live Longer, Harvard Study Finds
Melissa Rudy
In a long-running Harvard study published in JAMA Network Open, women who adhered to the Mediterranean diet were found to have a 23% lower risk of death from any cause.
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PATIENT ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSTICS
CDC Reports its Decade-long Efforts in Standardizing Vitamin D Tests
The Endocrine Society
Vitamin D tests certified by the CDC’s Clinical Standardization Programs are well calibrated overall, according to a new study. However, the researchers found some inaccuracies among the assays studied.
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HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY AND AGE MANAGEMENT MEDICINE
How Testosterone is Revolutionizing Menopause Care
Bruce Dorr, M.D.
Many OB/GYNs and primary care providers have not been equipped to identify, diagnose, or treat common menopausal symptoms. One of the key areas that consistently elicits surprise is the role testosterone plays in women’s health and menopause. Misconceptions about testosterone still linger from flawed studies conducted decades past.
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BRAIN HEALTH
Potential Early Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease Identified: A Science Alert Update
Ella Bennet
Despite the absence of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, scientists have made a promising discovery: a potential biomarker that could signal the presence of the disease before any symptoms manifest. This discovery could pave the way for early intervention treatments and provide deeper insights into the disease’s progression.
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DIET, NUTRITION AND SUPPLEMENTS
Fish Oil Supplements May Raise Risk of Stroke, Heart Issues, Study Suggests
Sandee LaMotte
A new study finds regular use of fish oil supplements may increase, not reduce, the risk of first-time stroke and atrial fibrillation among people in good cardiovascular health.
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OBESITY AND WEIGHT LOSS
Intermittent Fasting Linked to Higher Risk of Heart-related Death in New Study
Melissa Rudy
In a study published by the American Heart Association, a group of 20,000 adults who followed an eight-hour time-restricted eating schedule were found to have a 91% higher risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who spread out their meals across 12 to 16 hours.
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