Ethos Endocrinology

10/29/2023

My interview with is now streaming! It is a privilege to be one more voice in the movement. On the podcast, I bring a different perspective on medical care with insurance versus a Direct Care model as a specialist. We discuss problems in the insurance-based system including month-long wait times to patients getting lost in a corporate system, and we explore solutions in a model.

05/31/2023

Exercise is a vital component of any comprehensive weight loss program, but getting started on your own can be intimidating. Here's a few tips to help you jump start an exercise and resistance training regimen.

If you're looking to lose weight, adding exercise and resistance training to your routine is a great place to begin. Here are some tips on how to get started.

05/30/2023

Is fasting required for thyroid blood tests? Board-certified endocrinologist Aleem Kanji of Ethos Endocrinology shares the answer so you are prepared.

05/26/2023

Is osteoporosis painful? Board-certified endocrinologist Aleem Kanji answers this common question.

05/25/2023

What is osteoporosis? Dr. Aleem Kanji of Ethos Endocrinology explains.

05/01/2023

As a woman transitions to menopause, diet can be an important strategy for reducing symptoms of menopause and improving overall health outcomes. Here's what you should know about the optimal diet for menopause.

What is the Best Diet for Menopause? Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life marked by biological and physical changes resulting from a decreased level of estrogen. Changes can include hot flashes, weight gain, and increased risk for osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Medication often ...

04/25/2023

TSH stands for thyroid-stimulating hormone. A TSH test is a blood test that measures this hormone and is used to diagnose thyroid disorders. With the rare exception of hypothyroidism due to the pituitary gland, a TSH test can diagnose hypothyroidism due to a disorder of the thyroid gland.
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04/22/2023

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04/18/2023

For the 41.9% of American adults living with obesity, the road to a healthy weight can often feel overwhelming. Many have found medical weight loss to be a successful strategy—but it's not the right solution for everyone. To learn more about medical weight loss and what to look for in a program, read our resource at the link below.
https://bit.ly/3L7C4IU

04/15/2023

Do you gain weight after stopping injectable semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic)?

In this clinical trial extension, participants on maximum dose Wegovy for 68 weeks stopped therapy and were followed for 1 year. After 1 year, these participants regained approximately two-thirds of lost body weight.

A few takeaways:
1) The chronic nature of obesity, similar to high blood pressure or high cholesterol
2) The need for comprehensive, long-term management to improve and maintain body weight and health

04/11/2023

Ozempic vs Rybelsus vs Wegovy

With the popularity of Ozempic, we are frequently asked the difference between the 3 versions of semaglutide: Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy.

Ozempic = injectable semaglutide approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes

Rybelsus = oral semaglutide approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes

Wegovy = injectable semaglutide approved for chronic weight management

03/31/2023

Semaglutide—known more popularly as Ozempic and Wegovy—has garnered massive attention in the weight loss space. Used by celebrities and widely talked about as a miracle weight loss drug, semaglutide has many people wondering: "Does this medication actually work?" We took a deep dive into the science behind semaglutide to help you answer that question.
http://bit.ly/3lST2ki

09/02/2022

Thank you to the Yumlish team for inviting me on the podcast to discuss , specifically the definition, modes of diagnosis, and treatment. I am hopeful we can raise and positively impact the metabolic health of individuals.

07/21/2022

I am thrilled to be an expert source for this Yahoo News article on prediabetes.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/prediabetes-symptoms-might-help-spot-205500167.html

Though I discuss how to prevent diabetes, my ultimate goal is to help prevent prediabetes.

Prediabetes occurs when you have higher than normal blood sugars, but not high enough to be deemed diabetes. Here, hyperglycemia symptoms and prevention.

03/02/2022

Summary from the article: "Readers should be aware of the rising trend towards private equity ownership of medical practices in US health care. If you’re a patient and you’re unsure about the quality of the care you are receiving, you might want to ask your doctors who they work for. You might find the answer surprising — and informative."

More physicians are working for private equity companies, and this could compromise patient care.

05/17/2021

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends testing for prediabetes or diabetes in adults without symptoms using the following criteria:

- All people beginning at age 45 years
- Adults with overweight or obesity with 1 or more risk factor (high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS), first degree relative with diabetes, history of cardiovascular disease, etc.)
- Women diagnosed with gestational diabetes should have testing at least every 3 years
- Adults with prediabetes should be tested yearly

2 commonly used tests are fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c. Each test has criteria to classify blood glucose levels as normal, prediabetes, or diabetes.

Both tests are easily done and a good starting point for assessing blood glucose control. Your primary care physician can test for the above and develop a (pre)diabetes prevention plan. In need of an excellent primary care physician? Visit directcarehtx.com to find a list of excellent direct primary care doctors in Greater Houston.

05/12/2021

Points to share:

- Thyroid autoimmunity is more common in women and with increasing age.

- Antibodies against thyroglobulin (a product of the thyroid gland) are less common and less strongly associated with thyroid dysfunction. In other words, thyroglobulin antibody has less clinical utility in the evaluation and management of autoimmune thyroid disease.

- Pregnancy increases thyroid hormone requirement. Majority of women receiving levothyroxine will require an increased dose early in the first trimester.

- Women receiving treatment during pregnancy require regular testing and close monitoring, particularly during the first half of pregnancy.

- There is an increased rate of autoimmune disease in the postpartum period due to a rebound of the immune system.

- Increasing age is associated with shifts of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) to higher levels. These elevations in TSH may not represent thyroid dysfunction.

- Excessive levothyroxine doses are more common in older women than in older men. Excessive levothyroxine is associated with increased risk of abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) and fracture.

05/05/2021

Acella Pharmaceuticals is recalling certain lots of NP Thyroid, Thyroid Tablets. The lots were found to be sub potent. For those taking NP Thyroid, Thyroid Tablets, please verify your product information to determine if you have been affected. Link to FDA post below.

FDA post: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/acella-pharmaceuticals-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-certain-lots-np-thyroidr-thyroid-0