At Prime Time of Life, in Saratoga, California, Daniel E. Erdman, MD, practices personalized precision medicine which means that he treats each patient with a highly personalized and science-based approach to their individual health care needs. Personalized precision medicine aims to individualize and optimize health care based on each patient's specific metabolic and genetic laboratory test results and their personal health risks, concerns, and goals. To learn more about how you may benefit from personalized precision medicine, please call to speak personally with Dr. Erdman or schedule an appointment at Prime Time of Life by phone or online today.
Personalized Precision Medicine Q & A
What is personalized precision medicine?
Genomic analysis is a detailed evaluation of your unique genetic information. Family history and genetics play a major role in determining your risk for common conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders.
An important component of genomic analysis is the identification of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP's), which are common mutational variations that may be present in your genes and are passed from generation to generation. The presence of certain SNP's can have an important impact on your risk for developing age-related diseases.
For example, a SNP involving the Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene is relatively common, present in about 30 to 40 percent of all people, and can have an important impact on how well your body performs the very important metabolic process called "methylation". This can be reflected in an elevated homocysteine level in your blood, which is a very important indicator of your personal risk for developing cardiovascular disease and other age-related disorders. If this affects you, Dr. Erdman will recommend actionable strategies for dealing with this issue.
The genomic analysis helps Dr. Erdman make more informed decisions about maintaining and optimizing your overall health. Genomic analyses are commonly performed using a sample of your saliva or blood. The sample is sent off to a lab where it is used to produce a detailed report of your genetic information.
Dr. Erdman will use this information to help develop a personalized comprehensive health plan with actionable strategies designed to address your unique personal health risks.
What is body composition analysis?
Body composition analysis is a simple in-office test used to determine the percentages of fat, muscle, water, and bone in your body.
This evaluation gives a more detailed look at your body composition compared to measurements like BMI (body mass index). Body composition analysis can help you and Dr. Erdman make more informed decisions about your diet, nutrition, and weight management. It can also help track your progress with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and other therapeutic interventions.
What are the benefits of personalized medicine?
Dr. Erdman works very closely with his patients to develop comprehensive, personalized health plans tailored to address each individual patient's unique health issues and concerns.
Personalized medicine is not a replacement for but rather an extension of primary and preventive medicine, helping you minimize your health risks and develop actionable strategies for maintaining long-term health and vitality regardless of age.
The benefits of personalized medicine include:
- Strong doctor-patient relationship
- Shared decision-making
- Comprehensive preventive medicine, screening and risk reduction strategies
- Personalized diet and exercise plans
Personalized medicine allows you to access medical care centered around your needs and goals. Your medical evaluations are used to develop a personalized health plan catered to your specific health concerns and goals.
What are the components of a personalized anti-aging health plan?
The goal of a personalized anti-aging health plan is to design an optimal treatment plan specifically for you based on your unique medical history and risks, test results, and goals, with the objective of maintaining your health and vitality regardless of age and maximizing your longevity.
The components of your personalized anti-aging health plan will include:
- Thorough and careful assessment of your current health status and goals.
- Advanced laboratory testing with particular attention to those tests which are critical in the evaluation of your personal risk for developing age-related diseases.
- Science-based medication and supplement recommendations
- Personalized diet and exercise plans
- Evaluation and management of sleep disorders
- Comprehensive preventive medicine, screening and risk reduction strategies
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), if appropriate for you
- Consideration of more innovative therapies such as peptides, exosomes, and stem cells
- Targeted laboratory testing, body composition analysis, as well as strength, balance, and mental acuity fitness testing to track your progress with treatment.
Daniel E. Erdman, MD, is the Medical Director of Prime Time of Life, a concierge medical practice located in Saratoga, California, focused on providing personalized science-based anti-aging medicine to both men and women.
To find out how personalized precision medicine can help improve your health and vitality regardless of age as well as maximize your longevity, please call to speak directly with Dr. Erdman or schedule an appointment at Prime Time of Life by phone or online today.