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08/15/2025

Bob and Brad have been some of my most recommended PT videos, so sad to hear of Bob's passing.

07/23/2025

Imagine seeing your doctor and instead of bringing in your health complaints, working to do everything you can to never develop complaints in the first place. https://time.com/7303692/alice-walton-school-of-medicine-new-medical-school/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=679708a3d39d6ebfad011e8a

The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is trying a new approach to medical education.

07/20/2025

Dry eyes? (Ladies)

🧠 Hormones and Dry Eyes? 👁️
New research brings hope to an often overlooked symptom of perimenopause: severe dry eye disease.
🔬 In this randomized controlled trial, perimenopausal women with severe dry eye symptoms were treated with:
✔️ Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)
✔️ Autologous serum eye drops (AS)
✔️ Both ERT + AS
💊 The treatment protocol:
• 2 mg of nilestriol taken orally every 15 days
• 2 mg of progesterone daily added for 15 days after the second nilestriol dose
• Autologous serum applied directly to the eyes throughout the treatment cycle
📈 After 30 days:
✅ Estradiol (E2) levels increased
✅ FSH and LH levels decreased
✅ Tear breakup time and Schirmer scores improved significantly
✅ Inflammatory markers (VEGF, IL-1β, TNF-α) dropped most in the combo group (ERT + AS)
✅ Corneal staining decreased
✅ Kupperman scores (a menopause symptom scale) fell steadily
This is one of the few studies focused specifically on perimenopausal patients, and it’s exciting to see new, high-quality research in such an underserved area of women’s health. Hormonal changes during this transition impact far more than just hot flashes.
➡️ If you’re struggling with dry, gritty, burning eyes and nothing seems to help, hormones may be part of the picture. You deserve a clinician who understands that.
Reference:
Li T, Tang J, Wang X, et al. Evaluation of the therapeutic effect of estrogen replacement therapy combined with autologous serum therapy in controlling severe dry eye disease in perimenopausal women. Sci Rep. 2025;15(1):26096. doi:10.1038/s41598-025-03638-9

07/18/2025

Decrease risks of dementia, fractures, heart disease, frailty, and much more. S*x is just a great side effect...

07/08/2025

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07/05/2025

This is so important!

07/02/2025

06/27/2025

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12/25/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Direct Family Care of NoCO! ✨🎄

This holiday season, we’re feeling especially grateful for our amazing patients and the trust you place in us for your care. 💙

May your holidays be filled with joy, love, and good health. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or simply enjoying some quiet time, we wish you peace and happiness this season and beyond.

Thank you for being part of our DFC family! ❄️🌟

12/25/2024

This holiday season, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible patients and community for trusting us with your care.

May your holidays be filled with joy, health, and cherished moments with your loved ones. Here's to a wonderful Christmas and a bright New Year ahead! 🎄✨

With warm wishes,
The Direct Family Care of NoCO Team 💙🧡