Category Archives: Hormone Replacement Therapy

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ads touting testosterone replacement therapy are ubiquitous on radio and television. But medical research has determined that its success at enhancing libido may come at a price. Researchers at University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth report that while testosterone replacement therapy can damage brain health in some Caucasian men, Mexican-Americans appear to be protected from negative effects of the sex hormone. In Caucasian men with elevated oxidative stress, testosterone replacement therapy raises the risk of damage to brain cells, said Rebecca Cunningham, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Neuroscience. But that's not the case for Mexican-Americans, who do not appear to be affected by oxidative stress. The findings, published in the April issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, could lead to a better understanding of the role ethnicity plays in brain diseases and cognition. "Different factors appear to drive dementia," Cunningham said. "And these factors are dependent on the ethnicity of the person." Oxidative stress, which can determine whether testosterone protects brains cells or damages them, occurs when there are more free radicals produced in the body than antioxidants. Many studies have found between 20 percent and … Continue reading →

It is hard to understand a woman who had a double mastectomy more than 10 years ago and hear her sing the praises of estrogen. This important female hormone, whose production declines with age, is linked to breast cancer. Its especially shocking to know that this particular woman, Dr. Melanie Bone, specializes in womens health issues and talks herself silly trying to remove the fear factor from her patients. Bone, who is now affiliated with JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, recently moved into the former office of Island Medical Care. She considers educating women on hormone replacement a top priority. A big part of what I do is to convince people they shouldnt be so scared of estrogen, she said. I am a big fan of estrogen. Many women are scared of hormone-replacement therapy. Thats especially true for older women, who recall all too clearly the loud debate that ensued about whether so-called HRT helped or harmed post-menopausal women. Today, HRT is no longer a dirty term. But it comes with a huge warning sign on the U.S. governments website, MedlinePlus: Hormone-replacement therapy may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, breast cancer, and blood clots in the lungs and … Continue reading →

PHILADELPHIA -- A dozen years ago, a major federal study shattered the deeply held belief that menopausal hormone therapy was the key to keeping women of a certain age healthy, sexy and in good moods. By showing the therapy did more harm than good, the study shriveled up lucrative hormone sales and set off a wave of lawsuits. Flash forward. It looks, as Yogi Berra said, like deja vu all over again -- this time for men. Even as female hormone replacement was collapsing, male hormone replacement was catching on. This wasn't because of convincing evidence that boosting testosterone helps men fight the toll of aging. It was mostly driven by the introduction of convenient, rub-on testosterone products starting in 2000 and the selling of those products as an answer to low energy, low libido, low mood -- what marketers call "Low T." Now that the quintessential male steroid is a $2 billion market -- with nearly 3 percent of men over 40 estimated to be taking it in 2011 -- there are signs of trouble. Two recent studies suggest testosterone supplementation raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and death. The Food and Drug Administration has begun an investigation, … Continue reading →

My Menopause Magazine Issue 13 In Apple Newsstand To review visit MyMenopauseMagazine.com. Great menopause resources, learn about hormone replacement therapy and other menopause remedies, menopause and depre... By: Mache Seibel, MD … Continue reading →

Osteoarthritis | HRT joint replacement http://www.arthritistreatmentcenter.com For years the debate about hormone therapy for women has raged. Well, in the next video I'm going to tell you about a... By: Nathan Wei … Continue reading →

Kelvin Hewitt's penis was chopped off when he was attacked at a travellers camp in Teesside The dad-of-seven whose penis was hacked off in a bloody attack is facing a lifetime of treatment. Kelvin Kelly Hewitt, 40, has been released from hospital but looks set to undergo plastic surgery and may need hormone replacement therapy amid fears he has lost use of his testicles. As he spent his first day at home he admitted he felt wrecked. If Kelly lacks testosterone he could suffer fatigue and mood changes and need regular injections. Kellys ex Debbie Lewis said his family were devastated when he was found by the A66 near Middlesbrough at 4.50am on March 12 hunting for his severed penis, which was never found. But yesterday Debbies mum Christine Mclachlan said: Kelly is a tough cookie, he just gets on with things. It is thought he was attacked at a travellers site in South Bank, Teesside. Police want to unravel the missing 11 hours before Kelly was discovered. Suggested scenarios have included an attack on the builder by a love rival and a case of mistaken identity. A man, 22, has been arrested and bailed. Read more here: Penis chop … Continue reading →

London (PRWEB UK) 26 March 2014 As the body ages it can sustain minor and sometimes major injuries to the skeletal structure, the bones turn brittle and many people develop degenerative diseases that can particularly affect the joints, causing pain and limiting movement. One of the leading causes of stiffness, pain and lack of mobility is arthritis or more specifically osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis which causes damage to the cartilage of the joints and can ultimately cause the bones to grind into each other, bringing extreme pain to the joint area. Those with osteoarthritis may sustain partial or complete damage to the knee or hip joint, and although receiving an earlier diagnosis can help alleviate most of the pain through various treatments currently available, those over the age of 50 usually require some form of surgery as a long-term solution for these degenerative joint diseases. Unfortunately, even after receiving joint replacement surgery, a minimum rate of 10 percent develops osteolysis post surgery, which is an inflammatory reaction to particles of the implant in the surrounding bones. This requires revision surgery to exchange implants in the joint that is usually less successful than the first one and typically expensive. Across the … Continue reading →

March 24, 2014 Burney earns certification in veterinary practice Anonymous Special to The Sun The Edmond Sun Mon Mar 24, 2014, 06:47 PM CDT EDMOND Beth Burney recently earned the distinction of Certified Veterinary Practice Manager by successfully passing the certification exam offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association on March 11 in Edmond. VHMAs certification program measures the knowledge and experience necessary to successfully manage the ever-changing business environment of todays veterinary practices and requires a continued commitment to further improvement through continuing education. This designation is VHMAs highest professional distinction. The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association Inc. is an international professional association, created in 1981, to support individuals in veterinary practice management. Its guiding principles include the pursuit of excellence in practice management, opening channels of communication and networking among practices. More than 1,600 hospital managers, veterinarians, technicians and consultants belong to the VHMA. Its membership is international consisting of 10 percent Canadian citizens and 90 percent U.S. citizens. Members of the VHMA benefit from conferences and meetings exclusively devoted to management; newsletters on current management topics, written by managers for managers; benchmark surveys; an online Career Center; a Mentor Program; a complimentary subscription to Veterinary Economics magazine, and … Continue reading →

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Jennifer, Hashimoto's http://www.RedRiverHealthAndWellness.com Important note: Do not discontinue medication or hormone replacement therapy without consulting with your prescribi... By: Red River … Continue reading →