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Category Archives: elderly
Testosterone Replacement Trials Proceed Slowly
(part 2 of 2 posts) Alerting men to screening and treatment for low testosterone may get them in to their doctors faster, but they may be astounded to learn that the science in the field is wanting. The National Institute … Continue reading
Posted in direct-to-consumer marketing, drug safety, elderly, men's health
Tagged hormone replacement, Institute of Medicine, National Institute of Aging, testosterone replacement therapy
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An Argument for Lowering Thyroid Medication, Closer Thyroid Monitoring After Menopause
This study found a twofold to threefold increased risk of fracture in people over age 70 on higher doses of thyroid replacement, especially over 0.093 mg per day. In the past, high thyroid replacement doses have been shown to be … Continue reading
Posted in elderly, fractures, monitoring, thyroid disorders
Tagged bone density testing, elderly, fractures, monitoring, thyroid disorders, thyroid replacement
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