Reversible Myopathy from Lead Toxicity Jim is a factory glass worker who come into the office because of muscle weakness in his legs which started about five years ago. He previously was a marathon runner, and now has difficulty walking. … Continue reading
Tamoxifen for Low Testosterone in Males My previous article discussed the use of clomiphene for increasing testosterone in hypo-gonadal males. Clomiphene works as an estrogen receptor blocker in the hypothalamus, thus stimulating LH/FSH which then stimulate testicular testosterone production. Tamoxifen … Continue reading
Shingles Vaccine for Recurrent Herpes Simplex I have known Linda for about seven years now, treating her for Hashimotos’ thyroid disease. Linda has other problems. She takes daily acyclovir for recurrent attacks of oral-facial herpes simplex which can be quite … Continue reading
Berberine, Antidote for a Modern Epidemic The Leaky Gut Epidemic My previous article discussed the damaging effect of NSAID drugs on small bowel mucosa, producing a syndrome known as “Leaky Gut” . PPI antacid drugs (or hypochlorhydria) may also cause … Continue reading
Shaken Baby Syndrome Imprisonment by Misdiagnosis by Jeffrey Dach MD Over the past 30 years thousands of parents have been falsely accused, found guilty and imprisoned for “shaken baby syndrome”, a diagnosis of child abuse based on Xrays showing fractures, … Continue reading
Lung Cancer Screening Major Breakthrough During my days working as a radiologist, one of my jobs was early detection of lung cancer on chest Xrays and CAT scans. Left Image shows CAT scan of chest shows typical lung cancer (red … Continue reading
TSH Suppression Benefits and Adverse Effects by Jeffrey Dach MD At a recent medical meeting I attended, “the danger of TSH suppression” was mentioned. The listening audience of doctors was advised not to suppress TSH with thyroid medication. We were … Continue reading
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