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Grateful to be featured in The Purist this month, highlighting our work at Extension Health with plasmapheresis and advanced blood-purification therapies! Amely Greeven writes, "Washing your blood sounds almost medieval, but it’s actually a cutting-edge approach to help sufferers of chronic illness to find relief, and to support highly motivated health seekers to optimize longevity." And it IS one of the most cutting-edge approaches to clearing out our bodies' natural detoxification systems. As an FDA clinical trial site, we will soon offer INUSpheresis, making us the first US-based clinic to offer the treatment. These therapies can support people dealing with long COVID, Lyme, chronic fatigue, autoimmune and immune-involved conditions, and also those who simply want to stay well in an increasingly toxic world. Overall, the piece does a great job explaining why these treatments matter in modern longevity medicine. It covers three approaches we offer (or will soon offer) through clinical research: - EBOO/Ozone therapy - Therapeutic plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) - INUSpheresis, a double-filtration system that may provide a gentler, more selective way to remove inflammatory mediators, heavy metals, and environmental toxins I’m proud that Extension Health sits on the very edge of medical innovation as an FDA trial site, bringing these tools to market, and also to speak to their efficacy in publications like The Purist. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/eUVFdV9E #LongevityMedicine #Plasmapheresis #INUSpheresis #BloodPurification #ChronicInflammation #ClinicalResearch #FDATrialSite #HealthOptimization #MedicalInnovation #ThePurist

💼 VP/SVP of Marketing Please share with your networks! We’re on the hunt for a marketing leader to take ownership of four key areas at Extension Health, joining us at a pivotal moment of growth for our leading longevity clinic in the West Village. - Brand & positioning - Growth & performance - Content, PR & partnerships - Team leadership & infrastructure After 15+ years of building some cornerstone pain management practices in New York, I founded Extension Health to leverage the most advanced diagnostics and therapeutics in the world to redefine not only how we react to aging, but how we reach new heights in our good years, using modern technologies to unlock what is only now possible. Our clinic has become a trusted destination for precision diagnostics, peptide therapy, and regenerative medicine, serving high-performing individuals who come from all over the world for our services. As we enter our next chapter of growth, I’m looking for a Vice President (or Senior Vice President) of Marketing: a thought partner and brand builder who will work directly with me and my Co-CEO, Dean K., to advance, refine, and scale our brand. This is a rare opportunity to lead marketing for a physician-founded company at the forefront of the longevity movement. So if you’re a seasoned marketing leader with a proven ability to build and refine brands, make data-driven decisions, identify and execute on new avenues for growth, and lead a team with both creativity and precision – Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eEpHhdyG #Longevity #PrecisionMedicine #HealthOptimization #RegenerativeMedicine #PeptideTherapy #Leadership #MarketingLeadership #BrandStrategy #GrowthMarketing #NYCJobs #JoinTheTeam

Join me in West Palm Beach from November 13-16 where I will be a speaker for the Eudēmonia Summit! I am so excited for this one: Not just more years. Better ones. Eudēmonia Summit is a 3-day health summit that blends life-changing talks from more than 150 experts with heart-pounding workouts, restorative treatments, and an expo featuring 120 of the world’s most innovative health and wellness brands. Use code "extensionhealth" for an exclusive offer of 10% off any Standard Badge (1- or 3-day) or EXPOSŌME Pass. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/eTefCrm8 #HealthSummit #Longevity #FutureOfMedicine #PrecisionHealth #RegenerativeMedicine #LongevityMedicine #ThoughtLeadership

What you need to know about microdosing GLP‑1s: A longevity‑focused approach to metabolic health – At Extension Health, one of our most important longevity strategies is the use of GLP‑1 receptor agonists. We employ microdosing protocols (typically one‑third to half of the standard starting dose, divided into 2–3 small injections per week) to capture their broad metabolic and anti‑inflammatory benefits while minimizing side effects like nausea. GLP‑1s are widely known for improving blood sugar and supporting weight management, but their impact extends far beyond those effects. They: - Are cardioprotective and neuroprotective - Reduce systemic inflammation - Help restore balance across the heart, liver, and brain Even at lower doses, they enhance metabolic flexibility and improve long‑term vascular and cognitive health. Clinically, one of the most meaningful benefits we observe is the reduction of food noise... that persistent mental chatter around eating. Patients experience fewer cravings, better dietary adherence, and more consistent nutritional choices. Many also report decreased urges for alcohol, nicotine, and other substances, which often leads to more stable daily habits and healthier long‑term behavior patterns. In my experience, most adults can benefit from an individualized, long‑term relationship with a GLP‑1. Doses are titrated gradually until only a subtle appetite reduction is achieved... just enough to promote gentle caloric moderation without restriction. This approach aligns with one of the most consistently supported findings in longevity research: moderate caloric control enhances metabolic efficiency, reduces oxidative stress, and supports healthy aging. With proper exercise, protein sufficiency, and lab monitoring, muscle preservation remains excellent at these microdoses. And as next‑generation agents like retatrutide expand the field with combined GLP‑1, GIP, and glucagon activity, we’re seeing even greater improvements in hepatic fat metabolism and overall metabolic health. The bottom line? When used thoughtfully, GLP‑1 microdosing serves not only as a therapeutic intervention but as a cornerstone of modern longevity care, supporting both physiological health and dependable, sustainable lifestyle change. #GLP1Microdosing #PeptideTherapy #PrecisionLongevity #MetabolicHealth #LongevityScience #InflammationControl #RootCauseMedicine #MitochondrialHealth #PrecisionMedicine #FunctionalPerformance #BiologicalOptimization

Can engineered stem cells slow biological aging with no adverse effects? A new primate study says… likely. Firstly, what are stem cells? These are the body’s master builders. They can self-renew (make more of themselves) and differentiate (become other cell types), which is why they’re central to tissue repair and regenerative medicine. In a study published in September 2025, scientists took a type of repair cell from humans (called mesenchymal progenitor cells) and upgraded them so they’re tougher against aging. They did this by turning up a “long-life” switch in the cells (a pathway called FOXO3). They then dripped these upgraded cells into the bloodstream of older monkeys—covering ages similar to about 9 to 69 in humans—every two weeks over roughly 10 months. The goal: see if tougher, more resilient cells could slow multi-organ aging in a primate model. Key findings (in older monkeys): Lower biological age across tissues on transcriptomic and DNA-methylation “aging clocks,” with stronger effects from SRCs vs. standard cells. Brain benefits: preserved cortical thickness/connectivity and improved memory task performance; fewer inflammatory and degenerative markers in the hippocampus. Systemic effects: reductions in cellular senescence/inflammation, better bone parameters, and notable improvements in reproductive system aging. No tumors or major safety signals observed during the study window. Why is this a big deal? Because it’s the strongest primate evidence to date that engineered human mesenchymal progenitors, and even their exosomes, might deliver body-wide geroprotective effects. Translation: regenerative approaches could one day complement longevity care beyond single-organ disease models. Still, this is preclinical primate work, not human anti-aging therapy. My perspective: The recent primate study on gene-enhanced stem cells adds even more excitement to the field, offering scientific validation that regenerative approaches can target aging at a systemic level. While the field is still evolving, stem cell therapies using MUSE cells are now available in Florida under the new regulatory framework, giving patients early access to these interventions, and we’re excited to be able to offer them there (I will explore why in a dedicated post soon). For now, my approach is to balance optimism with responsibility: celebrating what’s possible today, while continuing to advocate for rigorous research, clinical trials, and safe pathways toward broader adoption. Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/d-fg2jyC #StemCells #Longevity #RegenerativeMedicine #CellularHealth #AntiAging #FutureOfMedicine #Biotech #PrecisionMedicine #HealthSpan #MedicalInnovation #AgingResearch #Exosomes

My personal brand and website just got a major refresh. What was once outdated now keeps pace with the medicine I practice: modern, precise, and built for the future. The design is elevated, the architecture is scalable, and the execution went far beyond expectations. Podcasts I’ve spoken on, research I’ve published, videos from Extension Health, links to upcoming speaking events, an overview of my clinical network, and a new personal bio... now all live in one place. Best of all? Much of it updates automatically. Grateful to Lila Joy Baumgardner for leading the brand strategy and project, and to Natalie Rezex for executing the full brand identity, design, and Webflow build. https://lnkd.in/emBKDk9x #PrecisionMedicine #LongevityMedicine #RegenerativeMedicine #PhysicianFounder #WebflowBuild #BrandStrategy

Who the hell knows what CJC-1295 is? I do, but I don't think longevity medicine should be limited those who memorize the applications of hundreds of peptides and when and how to use them... that's my job. The future of health belongs to all of us, and my practices are dedicated to simplifying delivery methods and language, so it doesn't take a PhD to traverse the world of peptides and precision medicine. Longevity medicine should be clear, accessible, and empowering for anyone seeking a longer, more vibrant life. This came up when I recently sat down with Lucas Aoun, founder of Boost Your Biology and a fellow advocate for high-integrity, forward-thinking care. On his podcast, we also explored the path from pain management to precision longevity and some of those theories and treatments that actually enhance our body's functions without first having to get to a state of chronic pain. We covered: - Why the vagus nerve is a key to nervous system recalibration - Peptides, plasmapheresis, and how they're changing the game - What’s next for stem cells, and what’s real today - Why hyperbaric oxygen and AI belong in the same sentence - How Extension Health is building personalized longevity from the inside out Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ekdEVrvM Connect with me on Instagram: @dr.kuo Learn more from Lucas: https://lnkd.in/eWW8UctX #LongevityMedicine #RegenerativeHealth #PrecisionMedicine #Peptides #Healthspan #FutureOfHealthcare #RootCause

Biohacker Blondie just dropped a new podcast episode, and we went deep. From CEOs to Olympic-level athletes, the top 1% aren’t waiting for symptoms, they’re investing in health like it’s their most important asset. Because it is. In this episode, we covered: - Why biological age matters more than the candles on your cake - The biomarkers I recommend tracking every 6 months - The real reason wearables and CGMs matter - Which longevity therapies I see move the needle - And a spotlight on the most rejuvenating IV formula: The Golden Bag IV Listen in and get a blueprint for building your own concierge-level protocol, whether you’re training for a marathon or just want to stay sharp for the life you’re leading. https://lnkd.in/eg6J5Mnk #Longevity #Healthspan #BiologicalAge #Peptides #Exosomes #IVTherapy #PrecisionMedicine #HumanOptimization #RegenerativeMedicine #MetabolicHealth #Podcast