CATEGORY: Heart and Blood
Postmenopausal Bleeding
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the issue of postmenopausal bleeding: what it may indicate and what can be done to treat it. Doctors are taught that postmenopausal women that begin to bleed when they no longer have menstrual[...]
Cholesterol, Fats, and Protein
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the body's process of ingesting and digesting the food we eat. In this week’s podcast, Brett and I are examining the specifics of how our bodies ingest and process the foods that we[...]
Stroke, Heart Attack, and Testosterone
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb talk about a recent ad campaign for a class action lawsuit agains a particular brand of testosterone replacement treatment. They discuss the misleading studies that have contributed to the misconception that strokes and heart[...]
Blood Clots, Strokes, and Testosterone
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the FDA's decision to mandate a warning label that testosterone replacement causes heart attacks and strokes, and the validity of that claim. As of June 20, 2014 the FDA is requiring testosterone prescriptions[...]
Low Testosterone and Blood Disorders
This week, Brett Newcomb and I discuss an incident with a patient of mine where we caught a potentially fatal blood disorder before it was too late. We also discuss effect testosterone can have on the red blood cell count[...]
Research on Aging: Blood and Hormones
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Dr. Brett Newcomb discuss recent research on aging that involved the transfer of blood cells between older and younger rats. They also discuss the implication of these recent scientific discoveries and advancements in the field of[...]
Thyroid and Heart Disease
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the function of the thyroid and it's effect on the heart. They discuss heart disease and other thyroid-related complications, along with their symptoms, and treatment options. This week, Brett Newcomb and I are[...]
Postmenopausal Uterine Bleeding
Dr. Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the diagnoses and treatment for Postmenopausal Uterine Bleeding. In this week's podcast, we are talking about Postmenopausal Uterine Bleeding. This is a serious issue for doctors because postmenopausal bleeding is the first sign of[...]
Women and Heart Disease
Female Arrhythmia Problems This week my friend Brett Newcomb and I are continuing our discussion of the gender differences between men and women. We are spending time talking about the issues of medical research and making distinctions in research populations[...]
Early Menopause and Heart Disease
The link between early menopause and problems with your health. Learn about what you can do to prevent further medical complications when your body starts menopause before expected.