Dr. Mary Ann Block
ADHD Drugs in Short Supply
The DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) sets manufacturing quotas for controlled substances like Ritalin, Adderall, and Focalin and is concerned about the abuse of these ADHD drugs by teens and college students. This limits how many drugs from a certain class that drug companies can make and sell. So they may try to maximize profits by…
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Survey: Most Parents Are Wary of Vaccines
Family Practice News 7/2011: According to this study, more than 75% of parents are concerned about the safety of childhood vaccines. Only 23% had no concerns. I would not be surprised if the greatest concern was about the connection if vaccines and autism. While the government and the drug companies continue to say that vaccines are…
Read MoreDiet Delivered Best Post-Diagnosis Diabetes Control
Family Practice News 7/2011: My first comment to this headline is, “DUH!” I don’t really understand why a study was necessary to come to this conclusion. It is a well-known fact that all Type II Diabetes (adult onset) can be completely eliminated with diet and exercise. What always amazes me is that doctors do not talk…
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Child Be Diagnosed with ADHD
According to a report in The Journal of Family Practice (6/2011), children and adolescents with ADHD complete fewer years of school, graduate from high school at a lower rate and are less likely to go to graduate school. They underperform in both educational and occupational settings. While the report did not mention if the children…
Read MoreSkin Reactions Linked to ADHD Stimulants
Family Practice News 11/1/11: ADHD drugs like Ritalin and Adderall are found to be associated with skin reactions that can be very alarming to parents. There can be pustules inside the eyes, hives, and even hair loss. Another symptom caused by these ADHD stimulant drugs can be toes that turn red and progress to turning blue.…
Read MoreProton Pump Inhibitors Associated with Hypomagnesemia
Family Practice News 9/1/2011: The FDA has issued a warning that prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors can reduce magnesium levels and can cause serious adverse events such as seizures and heart arrhythmias. Low magnesium is associated with many different medical symptoms: migraine, depression, anxiety, constipation, high blood pressure, heart attack, asthma, muscle aches, pains and…
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