AHA Scientific Sessions 2018 was a unique experience for me – unable to attend the meeting, I live-streamed the sessions (first time ever for a conference!). Two of my most favorite sessions this year were the panel discussion for advanced heart failure (HF) patients, “The Metabolic Face of Heart Failure,” and the mini-symposium on “Cutting Edge … Read more
Mrs. M presented with a list of 20 natural supplements that she was taking to boost her immune system and fight off a lingering fatigue attributed to Lyme disease. She was in nephrology clinic to evaluate a 30% decline in kidney function over the recent 3 months. She got straight to the point. “Are the … Read more
In my previous blog post, I briefly discussed the importance of microbiome research and how to take the first steps in conducting a microbiome study. In today’s post, I will continue to discuss the importance of this area of research with a focus on obesity. The worldwide epidemic of metabolic syndrome and obesity in different … Read more