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From Poverty to Medical Pioneer: The Incredible Story of Dr. Abdulmaged Traish
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With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon
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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler welcome Dr. Abdulmaged Traish, world-renowned hormone researcher and professor emeritus at Boston University, to talk about his incredible journey from growing up in a poor village with no electricity or running water to becoming one of the world's leading experts in testosterone and steroid hormone research.
00:00 Meet Dr. Abdulmaged Traish – Dr. Abdulmaged Traish shares his remarkable journey from a small farming village in Libya to becoming one of the world's leading hormone researchers.
02:34 From Libya to Boston University – Hear how determination, curiosity, and resilience helped Dr. Traish overcome extreme hardships and build an extraordinary academic career.
28:26 Steroid Science to Sexual Medicine – Dr. Traish explains how his research evolved from steroid hormones and biochemistry into groundbreaking work in sexual medicine.
41:14 JAMA Testosterone Scare – The discussion breaks down the controversial JAMA study that sparked widespread concerns about testosterone therapy and cardiovascular risk.
46:04 Teaching Critical Reading – Dr. Traish highlights the importance of questioning research, analyzing data carefully, and avoiding misleading scientific conclusions.
01:01:46 Testosterone Science and Women – The conversation explores the often-overlooked role of testosterone in women's health, well-being, and sexual function.
Resources:
Vigen R, O'Donnell CI, Barón AE, et al.
Association of Testosterone Therapy With Mortality, Myocardial Infarction, and Stroke in Men With Low Testosterone Levels.
JAMA. 2013;310(17):1829-1836.
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