Systemic Maternal Inflammation and Neurodevelopment: The Role of IL-6 and IFN-γ in Autism Spectrum Disorder I just returned from Estes Park, Colorado where I presented a lecture on the Growing Brain/Mind – a tour through the underpinnings of childhood neurological
As I have told many of my patients, I would write immediately when NC sees its first Measles case. Well, North Carolina has its first measles case: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a case
Literature Review 1) An exciting phase three trial with the CETP inhibitor Obicetrapib has shown serious promise for ASCVD and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). “In BROADWAY, a pre-specified AD sub-study was designed to assess plasma AD biomarkers in patients enrolled in
There is a quiet truth written in the tomes of family life that science keeps confirming over and over. It’s worth pausing to reflect on. A warm bond between a father and child lights a path toward a steady, grounded
Heat Exhaustion Prevention and Awareness It is that time of year in many parts of the country. Planning ahead of an event or extended time out in the heat is very important especially as we age or while pregnant. Summer
Today, I’m diving into a fascinating article by Scott Zimmerman and Russel J. Reiter, titled Melatonin and the Optics of the Human Body, published in Melatonin Research (2019). This piece flips the script on what we thought we knew about
Itaconate, what is it and why does it matter? Science Heavy – skip to the bold for take home if you want to avoid the science. The biggest takeaway from this complex science is this: High fat, high sugar diets
Let’s dive into articles that have been critical to understanding type 2 diabetes and Insulin Resistance: the Ominous Octet and now the Egregious Eleven from the BMC Medicine paper and the 2009 Diabetes paper by Dr. Ralph DeFronzo. Peter Attia
This is such an important topic to cover, even for a pediatrician. Dementia! This problem is slated to exponentially worsen in the coming decades. And it starts at birth! In the intricate landscape of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), emerging research underscores