Amit Akirov, MD

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Consumption of Locally Produced Food Has Positive Impact on Metabolic and Psychological Factors

Amit Akirov, MD

September 19, 2019

Consumption of locally produced food without additives is associated with reduced blood pressure and visceral fat, as well as with improved mood.

Neurology Information Center

Essential Steps to Implementing Guidelines for Cognitive Dysfunction in Diabetes

Amit Akirov, MD

September 18, 2019

Evidence to date suggests that the risk for all-cause dementia is 40% to 60% higher in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Ob/Gyn Information Center

Effect of Hormone Therapy on Muscle Mass in Postmenopausal Women

Amit Akirov, MD

September 16, 2019

Although use of hormone therapy can have some protective effect on muscle mass in postmenopausal women, the benefit is small in the general population.

Oncology Information Center

Type and Timing of Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Affect Breast Cancer Risk

Amit Akirov, MD

September 10, 2019

Use of menopausal hormonal therapy for 5 years around the start of menopause may be associated with increased risk for breast cancer.

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Amit Akirov, MD

All articles by Amit Akirov, MD

Consumption of Locally Produced Food Has Positive Impact on Metabolic and Psychological Factors

Essential Steps to Implementing Guidelines for Cognitive Dysfunction in Diabetes

Effect of Hormone Therapy on Muscle Mass in Postmenopausal Women

Type and Timing of Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Affect Breast Cancer Risk

USPSTF Issues Recs on Using Breast Cancer Risk-Reducing Meds