May Newsletter
May, 2023
Welcome to the May newsletter. This newsletter aims to provide information and analysis of timely topics from recent articles published in the medical literature. I hope you find this information valuable and helpful in your health journey. If you have comments or questions, please let us know. I hope you enjoy these articles!
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This month, we will discuss a blood test that can detect genetic risk for arterial disease. Additionally, we will focus on heart disease risk for women, including when and how it typically affects them, as well as a single risk factor that greatly increases the likelihood of developing the condition. Finally, we conclude with a straightforward method of protecting oneself from colds, which involves incorporating green items into your life.
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Risky Test
Up to 20% of us are at higher risk for vascular disease and don’t even know it. But there is a simple blood test that can give excellent information regarding genetic risk for subclinical atherosclerosis and calcification of arteries. This study demonstrated a link between this simple blood test and calcification in arteries. Read on to discover this link. 
Women Aren't Immune
We usually think about heart disease as a mainly male problem. While this is true in earlier years, as women age, their risk of cardiac events increases as well. How much longer does it take for women to equal the risk of men? What is a marker of the onset of increased risk? What is the incident rate increase of risk? 
Prevent a Cold
Could that office plant help protect you from colds? Does filling your home with plants not just add life to your space but also offer protection from illness? What is the mechanism of these effects?
To Your Health...
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Mark Niedfeldt, M.D.


Old-fashioned medicine with 21st Century convenience and technology