CATEGORY: Stuff in the ‘testosterone’ Category
Myths of Testosterone Replacement for Women, Part 1
This week, Brett Newcomb and I discuss current research that is being done regarding the process of testosterone replacement. We look at the facts and the myths surrounding this type of treatment. This week, Brett Newcomb and I are talking[...]
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[...]
There is More to HRT than Replacing Estrogen
This week, Brett Newcomb and I discuss several misunderstandings regarding hormone replacement. There are many misconceptions regarding this kind of treatment, many of which are introduced by sensationalist media that is misinformed, themselves. We attempt to debunk some of these[...]
Testosterone Replacement Headlines: Can They Be Trusted?
This week, Brett Newcomb and I are once again examining the news media and the way that they present information about medical research and medical progress, often through misleading headlines. Last month, Dr. Andrew Kates—a cardiologist at Washington University—published an[...]
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[...]
Answers to Your Questions About Hormones
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb continue to answer your questions about hormone replacement, treatment, diagnoses, and hormone pellet therapy. Welcome again to the BioBalance Healthcast. This week Brett and I are going to continue our responses to our readers' and[...]
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy FAQ
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb answer FAQs from subscribers about treatment, diagnoses, hormone replacement, and hormone pellet therapy. Welcome to the BioBalance Healthcast. This week, Brett and I are going to answer FAQs from our viewers. If you have[...]
Does Testosterone Replacement Cause Heart Attacks in Men?
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss concerns being brought to light as a result of recent studies by the US Veterans' Hospital that asks the question, "Does Testosterone Replacement Cause Heart Attacks in men?" One of my patients recently[...]
Gender Differences in Medicine – A New Look
Dr. Kathy Maupin and Brett Newcomb discuss the basic differences between men and women and how the medical field should recognize and adapt its practice to account for these gender differences. This week's podcast is focused on the increasing awareness[...]
Treating Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance
Dr. Maupin answers a viewer's email about Treating Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance The BioBalance® Healthcast is intended to facilitate communication about new and effective age management treatments, and develop a community of listeners and commenters. Women all over the world[...]