Eugene Shippen, M.D., Discusses Estrogen in Men

In this conversation with Dr. Derrick DeSilva, Dr. Eugene Shippen, author of “The Testosterone Syndrome,” discusses the often ignored role of estrogen in men.

Group Starts Grassroots Campaign to Educate Practitioners and Patients on FDA Actions Regarding BioIdentical Hormones

Jeff Morris

 

The FDA is currently considering policies that would, at minimum, make it harder to get prescriptions filled for bioidentical hormones, and at worst, outlaw compounded hormones.

Breaking News: Google Bans Popular Regenerative Medical Treatments from AdWords

Tim Sawyer

Google announced that this month it will officially be banning all paid advertising for what they have classified as speculative and experimental medical treatments, including stem cell therapy, cellular (non-stem) therapy, gene therapy, and similar forms of regenerative medicine.

Estrogen Exposure May Stave Off Cognitive Decline in Women
Ana Sandoiu

New research suggests that taking estrogen as part of hormone replacement therapy may help women fight off cognitive decline.

High Levels of Stress Increase Hypertension Risk in Black Individuals
Tanya Spruill, Ph.D.

Black adults who reported higher stress over time had elevated risk for hypertension, according to an analysis of the Jackson Heart Study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Insurance Issues with CBD and Cannabis
John J. Rush, M.D., MBA, MHA

Protecting yourself against possible malpractice claims should be a concern for all practitioners who prescribe CBD.

What the ‘Biomarker Revolution’ Means for Personalized, Precision Medicine
Navanwita Sachdev

Researchers are beginning to appreciate that proteins circulating in the blood provide a valuable alternative or complementary biomarker to genetics.

How Physicians Should Tackle Their Toughest Money Decisions
Laura Hegwer

A look at several major financial decisions physicians face over the course of their careers that can have a lasting impact on their financial well-being, and advice they should consider when making them.

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