Geriatric Medicine Doctors in Temple Terrace, FL - Medicare Status, Address, Contact

Geriatric Medicine Doctors in Temple Terrace, FL Accepting Medicare

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Christopher Johnson, NP
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 10730 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Phone: 727-478-5660 Fax: 727-234-8359

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Hysterectomy at the time of abdominal sacral colpopexy is associated with increased risk of mesh erosion in women on estrogen therapy

The surgical treatment of apical vaginal prolapse by abdominal sacral colpopexy is known to be effective.

Lack of SIRT1 protein in the liver leads to lower levels of liver FGF21

A new study led by Boston University School of Medicine demonstrates that the abnormal metabolism linked to obesity could be regulated in part by the interaction of two metabolic regulators, called the NAD-dependent deacetylase SIRT1 and fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21). Using experimental models, the researchers found that a lack of SIRT1 protein in the liver led to lower levels of a liver secreted protein FGF21, which resulted in an increased likelihood of developing fatty liver disease and obesity.

Fitness tracker devices show potential as predictors of flu outbreaks

Researchers at Scripps Research Translational Institute have found that fitness tracker devices – wearable tracker devices that measure heart rate and sleep duration – are better predictors of real-time flu outbreaks than current surveillance methods.

Researchers examine link between sexual hookup behavior and depression

Sexual experimentation outside of committed romantic relationships, or "hooking up," is typically portrayed by the media as unhealthy, especially for young women.