Brandon May

Brandon May is a freelance medical writer and owner of May Medical Communications, LLC. He holds a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Houston. Throughout his career, he has written over 700 medical news articles across several different therapeutic areas. In addition to covering the medical news, Brandon also creates content for continuing medical education providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies across the globe.

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Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Psoriasis Increases Risk for Metabolic Syndrome and Coronary Plaque Burden

Brandon May

March 2, 2021

A novel study evaluated the effect of cardiometabolic syndrome on early vascular disease in patients with psoriasis.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Severity of OSA is Correlated With Metabolic Abnormalities in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Brandon May

February 26, 2021

The combination of obesity, elevated blood pressure, and elevated triglycerides with obstructive sleep apnea may further complicate the conditions of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Elevated Non–HDL Cholesterol During Adolescence Increases Risk of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Mid-Adulthood

Brandon May

February 25, 2021

Autopsy studies have shown that aortic and coronary artery atherosclerotic lesions are present in toddlers and progresses into adulthood. This study explores the development of coronary atherosclerosis due to non–HDL-C over three stages of life.

Thyroid

Roche and Abbott Thyroid Assays Provide Different Diagnostic Results for Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Brandon May

February 24, 2021

Differences between Roche and Abbott TSH and fT4 immunoassays have been known to occur. In a new study, researchers assess the difference between two sets of tests.

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Uncontrolled Hypertension May Contribute to Cognitive Deficits Over Time

Brandon May

February 23, 2021

Study researchers evaluated whether hypertension and prehypertension could predict greater decline in cognitive performance.

Thyroid

Aim for Normal TSH Range in Hypothyroidism Treatment

Brandon May

February 11, 2021

Physicians warn against alternative levothyroxine formulations to achieve high or low TSH levels.

Androgen and Reproductive Disorders

FSH Levels in Older Postmenopausal Women Affect Bone and Body Composition

Brandon May

February 9, 2021

The objective of this study was to investigate the associations between endogenous FSH levels and BMD, BMA, and body composition in older adults, independent of estradiol and testosterone levels.