Precision Medical Care Newsletter - April 2025
From the office of Dr. Sadiq
The Hinsdale, IL office is now open to PMC patients
Health is the most personal journey we take—a journey shaped by our daily choices, our hidden resilience, and the care we entrust to those who walk beside us.
At Precision Medical Care, it has always been our belief that healthcare should feel less like a system and more like a partnership—one rooted in understanding, expertise, and unwavering respect for your individual story.
Today, we’re honored to open the doors to our newest chapter: our Hinsdale location. Designed with intention, created with you in mind, this space brings our signature approach—comprehensive, attentive, deeply personalized care—even closer to home.
It’s more than a new address. It’s a reflection of our promise: to make exceptional healthcare more accessible, more human, and more attuned to your pursuit of a longer, stronger, and more vibrant life.
We are now welcoming new patients and eagerly look forward to sharing this space with you. Whether you are continuing your care journey with us or stepping through our doors for the first time, know that you are entering a practice built entirely around your future—one where your health is treated not just with precision, but with heart.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Hinsdale. The best is yet to come.
Sobia Sadiq, MD, DABOM
Precision Medical CareSome favorite highlights from the Age Management Medicine Group Conference in Miami
GLP1 agonists actually increase mitochondrial function
Testosterone is a critical hormone for men and women. There are concerns that testosterone therapy can increase risk of blood clots and heart disease. These concerns have been DEBUNKED with data
Consider risks and benefits of therapy within the context of metabolic health when assessing health
Highlights from recent news articles
“Sex hormones are brain hormones,” Dr Lisa Mosconi reports in an article this week which outlines the implications of emerging approaches for neurodegenerative diseases.
You’re not alone when you feel your ADHD is worse with PMS (also perimenopause, menopause, postpartum and men and women with lower testosterone levels)
https://apple.news/A2_vYXwajQD-oIgot1mpCsA
SPOTLIGHT :
BIOMARKERS & SUPPLEMENTS for mitochondrial health optimization
Mitochondria are truly the “powerhouse” of the cell and there is active research (and debate) as to which laboratory biomarkers are clinical correlates of mitochondrial health.
Pregnenolone is a biomarker that we trend and “optimize” for our patients. Is Pregnenolone a marker or mitochondrial health? It certainly is a marker of aging and stress, it’s also lowered in patients who take certain medications (statins, antidepressants, etc).
Pregnenolone is not a direct biomarker of mitochondrial health but can serve as an indirect indicator due to its synthesis in mitochondria and its role in supporting mitochondrial function. Low pregnenolone levels may suggest impaired mitochondrial activity, particularly in steroidogenic tissues like the adrenals, gonads, and brain, as its production depends on healthy mitochondrial enzymes (e.g., cytochrome P450scc). However, pregnenolone levels are influenced by many factors—stress, hormonal imbalances, aging, and diet—so they lack specificity as a standalone marker of mitochondrial health.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an essential mitochondrial cofactor, too. Low levels of CoQ suggest reduced mitochondrial electron transport chain efficiency, as CoQ10 is critical for ATP (cellular energy) production. CoQ is often depleted when taking commonly prescribed medications, especially statins.
March micro dosing of sugar for birthday celebrations
It’s conference season! Here are some recent highlights
Dr Jila Senemar’s EmpowHER Miami with Dr Jessica Shepherd, Dr Alicia Robbins, Dr Rocio Salas -Whalen
M Factor Menopause Chicago Screening, Dr. Agarwal enjoyed this event (as did many of our patients and colleagues!)
In Miami with Dr. Olivia Lesslar
Dr. Agarwal speaking at SXSW Austin
A few international conferences and events on our calendars in the next few months:
Lisbon Longevity Medicine SummitSXSW LondonCannes Longevity Summit
Dr. Agarwal recently tried the Diamond Glow Facial at our Sisram West Loop location and loved it.
Once we've got you optimized from the inside out, why not treat your skin too? The Diamond Glow facial exfoliates, deep-cleans pores, and infuses SkinMedica serums for radiant, healthy skin. It’s fully customized for your skin type (even sensitive) and helps reduce puffiness, clear toxins, and leave you glowing. Precision skincare!
New Study Update on Semaglutide and Eye Health!
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Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) has transformed diabetes and obesity care—but concerns were raised about a potential risk of NAION (nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy), a "stroke of the optic nerve."
What this new study found:
297,000+ patients from 21 countries1:1 matched for age, sex, BMI, HbA1c, comorbidities, and medication useNO significant increase in NAION risk with semaglutide compared to other diabetes/weight-loss meds Consistent across T2DM-only, Obesity-only, and T2DM+Obesity groupsResults held steady at 1, 2, and 3 years of follow-up
Key takeaway:
Avoiding semaglutide solely over NAION fears isn't supported by real-world data. Its cardiometabolic benefits (glucose control, stroke prevention, weight loss) still far outweigh potential risks.
