by Dr. Scumpia | Nov 18, 2021 | COVID
Key Takeaways Hypothyroidism was not associated with a worse prognosis among patients with COVID-19. Among patients with COVID-19, those with underlying hypothyroidism were significantly less likely to require mechanical ventilation, and hospital mortality tended to...
by Dr. Scumpia | Feb 25, 2021 | Heart, Hormones, Preventative Health
Endocrine disorders lead to an increased risk for heart attack and stroke
by Dr. Scumpia | May 26, 2020 | Preventative Health
It’s not a single disease, but a group of related health problems: too much belly fat, high triglycerides, cholesterol trouble, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. When you have at least three of these issues, your chances for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke are higher than they’d be with any of those health problems on their own.
by Dr. Scumpia | Feb 11, 2020 | Hormones
What Is Testosterone and Why Does It Decline? Testosterone is a hormone. It’s what puts hair on a man’s chest. It’s the force behind his sex drive. During puberty, testosterone helps build a man’s muscles, deepens his voice, and boosts the size...
by Dr. Scumpia | Apr 30, 2019 | Thyroid, Uncategorized
For indeterminate Thyroid Nodules following fine needle aspiration, evidence of thick post-microcystic reflection on ultrasound was found to be associated with malignant nodules, according to study results presented at the American Association of Clinical...
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