When Is Testosterone Therapy Appropriate?

When Is Testosterone Therapy Appropriate?

In episode 18 of Not Quite Curbside, endocrinologist Elena Christofides, MD, FACE, joins host Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, to explore the complexities of testosterone therapy—from distinguishing true hypogonadism from age-related testosterone decline to safely prescribing treatment amid the rise of direct-to-consumer "Low T" clinics.

Hormonal Menopause Treatment: Where’s the Evidence?

In episode 17 of Not Quite Curbside, endocrinologist Elena Christofides, MD, FACE, is back with host Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, to talk about various approaches to menopause care, including interdisciplinary teams and sexual health.

Cardiovascular Metabolic Kidney Syndrome: What to Expect in Primary Care

In this episode of Not Quite Curbisde, cardiologist Benjamin Hirsh, MD, and Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, look at metabolic crossover in cardiovascular disease, including how stress, longevity and rising kidney disease affect patient outcomes.

Lipid Disorders: From Risk Stratification to Biohacking Trends

In episode 15, cardiologist Benjamin Hirsh, MD, FACC, FAHA, and Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, address clinical questions about lipid disorders, from the role of genes and diet in hypercholesterolemia, to coronary calcium scores and biomarker testing, to working with patients who are biohacking or struggling with cost obstacles, to addressing patients frantic about their portal lab results before you get a chance to explain.

Hypertension Management: From Risk Calculators to Statins, How to Overcome Misinformation

In episode 14, cardiologist Benjamin Hirsh, MD and Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, dive into common yet complicated hypertension management challenges.