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Dr. Hughes on Sapio with Buck Joffrey MD™

Dr. Dennis Hughes recently appeared on the Sapio podcast with Buck Joffrey MD™.

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Dr. Hughes on The Vagina Doctor Podcast

Dr. Hughes recently sat down with Dr. Duncan Turner on his podcast, The Vagina Doctor, to discuss Medicine 3.0.

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Medical Weight Loss Using GLP-1 Agonists

If you are unable to maintain weight loss with lifestyle measures alone, GLP-1 is available to help you lose weight by reducing appetite.

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Dyslipidemia and Vascular Disease

Many people use the term “high cholesterol” to describe how cholesterol causes vascular disease. Since the issue is more nuanced than “high cholesterol,” I prefer to call it dyslipidemia.

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Toenail Fungus

Onychomycosis (toenail fungus) is a common infection of the toenails most often caused by the fungus Trichophyton rubrum.

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Facial Rejuvenation

This Facial Rejuvenation blog focuses on the causes of photoaging and the top treatments that can prevent and treat aging skin.

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Metabolic Syndrome Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance is a very common metabolic abnormality due to a combination of genetics, a change in our dietary habits, and overconsumption of calories.

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Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron deficiency anemia is caused by bleeding, often due to gastrointestinal bleeding or menstruation.

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Treatment of Hair Loss in Men and Women

For the treatment of hair loss, I employ a multi-faceted approach. It may take 2-4 months from the onset of treatments before you notice increased hair fullness. 

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Coronary Artery Calcium Scan

A coronary artery calcium scan is an inexpensive (around $200) CT of the chest that employs low dose radiation and does not require IV contrast.

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Chantix for smoking cessation

Chantix is a medication that occupies the nicotine receptor, blocking nicotine from attaching to it. 

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Chronic bloating, abdominal fullness, and flatulence

Bloating is a sensation of abdominal fullness and a feeling of trapped gas, sometimes with visible abdominal distention.

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Request Your Meet & Greet

Take the first step toward exceptional healthcare by scheduling an appointment with Dennis Hughes, MD. If you are interested in joining Dr. Hughes’ practice, you are invited for an initial meet and greet session, where you can discuss your health care needs and gain a sense of Dr. Hughes’ practice style. Call/text 805-450-8413 or email me at dennishughesmd@yahoo.com today and you will be contacted with an appointment time.

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