Mold exposure can trigger mast cell degranulation and exacerbate symptoms such as flushing, itching, hives, tachycardia, anxiety, food reactions, or sensitivity to smells and chemicals
The recent BMJ systematic review and meta-analysis that triggered many of these headlines is important and, frankly, not surprising to clinicians who understand obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease
If youve looked into these medications, you might be wondering how to get your insurance to cover them or how to afford them if you are underinsured or uninsured
As clinicians (even non-prescribing clinicians), I think we need: - Curiosity - An understanding of how it might impact our rehab program design Better evidence, not anecdotes (the studies are mostly animal based) Conversations, not blank stares Because whether we like it or not, this isnt fringe anymore
It extends far beyond the immediate fines and jail time
B12 injections are a highly effective option, especially for patients who have difficulty absorbing the vitamin from food or oral supplements
