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Hospital With Patient Options Enters 9th Month Without Federal Reimbursement. Despite “Vaccine” Mandates Being Dropped, Wisconsin Healthcare Workers Who Had Exemptions Must Get Novavax Shot Or Lose Job

https://www.theepochtimes.com/hospital-that-allows-for-patient-options-in-healthcare-enters-ninth-month-without-federal-reimbursement

Hospital That Allows for Patient Options in Healthcare Enters Ninth Month Without Federal Reimbursement

By Matt McGregor
September 3, 2022

An independent community hospital in Texas, known for allowing patients to choose individualized care plans, is entering its ninth month without Medicare reimbursement for reasons one patient advocate says “don’t add up.”

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) terminated its agreement with United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) on Jan. 11, 2022, “based on continued serious findings of deficiencies” showing a “failure to meet the minimum required patient safety and quality standards,” CMS told The Epoch Times.  (See link for article)

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SUMMARY:

  • Priscilla Romans, a former nurse who exited government funded medicine, and owner of the patient-advocacy business Graith Care, has had clients flown to this independent hospital due to the fact they give patients options – not just the top down dictates of the federal government which has bribed hospitals with money to conform to their policies.
  • Romans states there are 64 million enrolled Medicare patients who deserve access to the care options they want.
  • CMS, through the CARES act, reimburses (bribes) hospitals for using “brutal” COVID treatment protocols known as the Fauci death protocol, which includes remdesivir, which is known to be toxic and kills 53% of those who take it. 
  • Hospitals make more money if you die from COVID than if you recover.
  • One such patient option was the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC) treatment protocols, which include hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and vitamin C.
  • Attorney Tom Renz asks why CMS hasn’t investigated the hospital that malnourished and neglected the patient who was moved to another facility.  (As with Lyme literate doctors, investigations such as these nit-pick until they find any little nit – making the doctor/hospital look bad.  It’s really a form of punishment for dissenters, not that infractions don’t ever occur, but they occur everywhere, particularly when hospitals are busy and crowded).
  • Hospitals are taking patients off ventilators without informed consent and without family involvement. When relatives advocate for their loved ones to keep them vented, they are told their position “isn’t supported by science.” In one case a judge sided with the family member and helped organize a transfer to a new facility.  The patient was found to be malnourished, dehydrated, and 30 lbs underweight – clear signs of patient neglect.  He made tremendous progress at the new facility but died essentially due to how he was treated for so long at the first facility.
  • Similarly to Dr. Simon Gold a medical doctor and also an attorney who started America’s Frontline Doctors, who was unfairly arrested and is now doing jail time for a misdemeanor simply for peacefully speaking at the Capital in January, UMMC is being used as an example to other hospitals to show what happens to those who don’t toe the line.
Welcome to the New Normal.

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https://www.axios.com/2022/09/09/companies-are-dropping-vaccine-mandates

Sep 9, 2022

Companies are dropping vaccine mandates

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

Excerpts:

Some companies are rolling back mandates for employee COVID vaccination — but few are making official public statements about it.

Why it matters: These moves signal that we’ve shifted into a new chapter of the pandemic — and that employers are desperate to get people back to the office.

What’s happening: “[Companies] decided that the rationale for [mandates] had become weak enough that they don’t want to continue,” Jeff Levin-Scherz, population health leader at Willis Towers Watson, tells Axios.

Zoom out: The White House yesterday called on businesses to take certain actions to protect employees and customers from COVID-19 this fall. Mandates weren’t on the list.

Yet, despite the fact these injections don’t stop transmission, infection, severe illness, or even death – and have actually been linked with more reports of severe reactions and death than any other “vaccine” in the history of VAERS, which historically only captures 1% of reactions:

Wisconsin Healthcare Workers Who Had Religious, Medical Exemptions Must Get Novavax COVID Shot or Lose Job

A Wisconsin hospital this week said it is withdrawing medical and religious exemptions for some employees from the hospital’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, giving those employees until Sept. 21 to get the Novavax vaccine.

The hospital is Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, which operates 11 hospitals and more than 45 health centers and clinics throughout the midwest and employs more than 2,000 physicians.

Novavax was granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in July.  Prior COVID-19 shots made by Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson used fetal cell lines from unborn fetuses in various stages of development and testing, but the Novavax shot is a protein-based technology purposely created to entice “vaccine” holdouts with ethical concerns about using human fetal cell lines.

But, per usual, few are talking about safety and efficacy.
The ones that are have been jailed, discredited, and bulliedAnd the list keeps growing.

Dr. Meryl Nass, a member of the Children’s Health Defense (CHD) scientific advisory committee, pointed out that the Novavax shot contains a novel adjuvant, Matrix-M, “so it is not really an old-fashioned shot.”

Andrographis

https://vitalplan.com/ingredients/andrographis

Andrographis

By Vital Plan

Reviewed by Bill Rawls, MD
Medical Director of Vital Plan

QUICK FACTS

Common name: Andrographis
Scientific name: Andrographis paniculata
Other names: King of bitters, kirta or kirata (Sanskrit), kiryata (Hindi), kalmegh (Bengali, Hindi, Unani), hempedu bumi (Malaysia), creat, green chiretta, Indian chiretta, chuan xin lian (traditional Chinese medicine)
Location: Native to India
Known for: Its bitter taste and potent antimicrobial and immune-supportive properties
Part Used: Aerial parts (leaf, stem, and flowers)
Fun fact: In Scandinavia, andrographis is a popular herbal flu remedy.1
Good for: Fighting acute and chronic infections, immune health, microbiome balance, liver protection, proper bile flow
Key Properties & Actions: Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic, immunomodulating, hepatoprotective, digestive bitter tonic, cholagogue (stimulates bile flow), anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Summary

Andrographis is a bitter-tasting herb renowned for its antimicrobial and immune-supportive effects. Native to India, it has long been used to support the immune system, digestion, and the liver. Modern research shows it can be helpful in fighting infections, as well as providing various other benefits.

What is Andrographis?

Andrographis is a shrubby annual plant whose intensely bitter leaves have led to its moniker, “king of bitters.” Growing one to three feet in height, this herb prefers the shady, moist habitat of a forest or wetland but is also seen growing in plains, hillsides, and farms. In the fall, andrographis bears small white flowers with brown or purple spots.

White flower and fresh green leaves of andrographis paniculata o

Although andrographis is native to India, it has been introduced to and can be found growing in China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, the islands of the Caribbean and West Indian Ocean, and parts of North America and Central America. In many areas, but especially in Asia, andrographis is prized as a traditional medicinal herb and often used for infections, fevers, and liver disorders.

In the last few decades, research on andrographis has increased, with in vitro (in a test tube or petri dish) and in vivo (in a living model) clinical studies confirming the traditional usages of the herb. Today, it is primarily used for its microbiome-balancing, immune-supportive, and liver-protective qualities, although it offers a variety of other health benefits.

Benefits of Andrographis and How It Works

Antimicrobial Support
Antibacterial Activity

For centuries, andrographis has been used to fight various kinds of infections, including those caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. In the last decade, scientific interest in andrographis has accelerated, with particular focus on its antimicrobial qualities.
Researchers have reported that andrographis extract possesses potent antibacterial activity against numerous kinds of bacteria.2

An in vitro study found andrographis to inhibit the growth of bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, which can lead to antibiotic-resistant infections, Escherichia coli, which can cause digestive distress, Vibrio cholerae, which causes cholera, and Salmonella typhi, which causes typhoid fever.3

Andrographis can also be useful in helping to break down biofilms, which shield bacteria from the efforts of the immune system and antibiotics.4

Antiviral Activity

Andrographolide is a biologically active compound in andrographis that is known for its broad-spectrum antiviral properties. It has been proposed that andrographolide intervenes in multiple steps of the viral life cycle, including viral entry, genetic material replication, and protein synthesis.5

Andrographolide has shown in vitro activity against viruses like herpes simplex 1, Epstein-Barr, and influenza A.6

More recently, in vitro studies have demonstrated the inhibitory effect of andrographolide against SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19.5

Antifungal and Antiparasitic Activity

In folk medicine, andrographis has been used for fungal infections for centuries. Preliminary in vitro studies justify this use, especially in relation to fungal skin infections.2,7

Likewise, in vitro studies indicate andrographis can be of benefit when used against various parasites.4

In a 2013 animal study, andrographis extract exerted antimalarial activity in mice infected with Plasmodium berghei, a parasite that causes malaria in certain rodents. In vitro studies have also suggested that andrographis has antimalarial action.4,8

Enhanced Immune Function

Andrographis is well known for having an affinity for respiratory infections as well as being able to shorten the duration of an illness.6 Its antimicrobial qualities and its ability to modulate the immune system make this possible.

A systematic review of randomized controlled trials concluded that andrographis is beneficial in shortening the duration of and improving acute respiratory tract infection symptoms.9

Additionally, andrographolide has demonstrated direct and indirect effects against cancer cells in in vitro studies, including inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells and inducing the destruction of cancer cells.2

Liver Protection and Function

Andrographis is widely used to protect the liver and support its function. Thanks to its bitter phytochemical compounds, andrographis can stimulate liver enzymes and promote healthy bile flow, which in turn, enhances digestion and detoxification.

Andrographis’s liver-protective qualities have been well documented in modern scientific research. A 2014 animal study showed andrographis extract exerts hepatoprotective effects in acute liver toxicity situation. It was proposed that this effect was due to the herb’s ability to fight free radicals, inhibit cellular proliferation, and induce a form of programmed cell death known as apoptosis.10

In a 2020 animal study, andrographis extract reduced oxidative stress and liver damage in mice.11

leaves of andrographis paniculata, commonly known as creat or green chiretta, Acanthaceae, pathogen inactivation on coronaviruses is very important, note select focus

Joint Health and Comfort

Andrographis may be better known for its antimicrobial and liver-protective properties, but it also has the impressive benefit of easing joint discomfort. Much of this ability is due to the way it can calm overactive immune and inflammatory responses. A double-blind, placebo-controlled human study administered andrographis extract to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients three times a day. After 14 weeks, RA patients experienced decreased joint pain.12

Animal studies show that andrographis has multiple anti-inflammatory actions that contribute to this effect. It reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines but can also encourage cell death of immune cells in joints that cause excess inflammation and tissue damage.13

Healthy Energy Levels

In a 2016 double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trial, multiple sclerosis (MS) patients receiving interferon beta treatment were given 170 mg of andrographis extract or placebo two times daily over a period of 12 months. MS patients taking the andrographis extract had a significant reduction in fatigue compared to placebo.14 Although the exact mechanisms of action are unknown, the authors of the study suggest that the herb’s anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects may contribute to the reduction in fatigue.

History & Traditional Use

Andrographis has a long history of use in traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Across the board, andrographis has been relied on to enhance immune function, resist infections, support digestion, and protect the liver.

In Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medical system, andrographis is a common ingredient in herbal formulations used for liver conditions.15 It is also commonly used to increase appetite and strengthen digestion. The leaf juice is a traditional household remedy for stomach distress, but it is also used to remove parasites, promote bile flow, and reduce fever. Just after the Spanish flu of 1918, the Indian flu hit in 1919, and andrographis was used widely and largely credited with helping halt the spread of the epidemic.

From a TCM perspective, the bitter qualities of andrographis, or chuan xin lian, are believed to clear heat from the blood, which can look like infections or toxins. It is specifically used in cases of colds, flu, fever, cough, skin conditions, bronchitis, tonsillitis, and many more conditions.6

In Malaysia, a decoction of the aerial parts is used for the common cold, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, malaria, and snakebites.16

How to Use and Dosing

Andrographis paniculata or Kariyat leaf plant with herb capsules to treating covid-19 coronavirus viral infection.

The Ayurvedic name for andrographis translates to “king of bitters,” so it is often preferred and best taken in capsule form to avoid its bitter taste.

A standardized extract of andrographis is ideal and should be standardized to 10% to 30% andrographolides. General dosing for a standardized extract is 200-800 mg, two to three times daily. If using a tincture, ​​1.5-3 mL, 2-4 times daily is standard.

To enhance immune function, andrographis can be combined with reishi mushroom, lion’s mane mushroom, cat’s claw, Japanese knotweed, garlic, Chinese skullcap, turmeric, cordyceps, astragalus, and echinacea.

For added liver support, consider pairing andrographis with herbs like milk thistle, turmeric, schisandra, and dandelion root.

Interactions

There are no known significant interactions, however, animal studies suggest andrographis may modify glucose regulation, so be aware if using hypoglycemic drugs.

Always check with your health care practitioner before use if you are taking medications. For more general education on potential interactions between herbs and medications, check out Dr. Bill Rawls’ article: Is it Safe to Take Herbs with My Medications?

Precautions & Side effects

About 1% of people who take andrographis develop an allergic reaction with whole-body hives and itching skin. The reaction will resolve gradually over several weeks after stopping the use of the herb.

Avoid the use of this herb during pregnancy.

Disclaimer: This information is intended only as general education and should not be substituted for professional medical advice. Any mentioned general dosage options, safety notices, or possible interactions with prescription drugs are for educational purposes only and must be considered in the context of each individual’s health situation and the quality and potency of the product being used. Use this information only as a reference in conjunction with the guidance of a qualified healthcare practitioner.

A Deer, A Cow, And Learning to Heal From Lyme Disease

https://www.lymedisease.org/deer-cow-lyme-disease-bennett/

A deer, a cow, and learning to heal from Lyme disease

Sept. 6, 2022

by Jamie Bennett

What is your health worth to you? If lost, how far would you go to get it back? These are questions I’ve had a lot of time to think about.

I was living the life. Upwardly mobile in my career, a major crimes detective in her prime. Sure, I had the occasional strep throat, flu, or overall yucky day, but nothing that I thought was different from everyone else. Things were under control, predictable, and manageable…until they weren’t.

After moving to a 26-acre farm and getting pregnant with my third child, things started to change. I. Was. Exhausted. I could barely function, and things that we normally don’t even think about became major blocks.

I had to crawl up stairs because my legs burned, I was short of breath, my heart was on its own agenda, and my head wanted to explode. Taking a shower seemed like a marathon, and I would have to rest when I was done.

The doctors assured me that these were just pregnancy side effects. They said these problems would go away when my son, Thomas, was born.

No symptoms resolved

Once I was a stay-at-home mother of three, however, things never got better. In fact, they were worse. None of my symptoms resolved, but I was too focused on my newborn son to make them a priority.

My little man, who never cried when born, began to regress. Each time he was given a vaccination he would “disappear” for a few days. Then, at 19 months, he didn’t bounce back. My son no longer looked at me. He looked through me with glazed-over eyes. He became completely nonverbal and showed no interest in interacting with others. Classic signs of a spectrum disorder.

After my son’s diagnosis of high-functioning autism, I started biomedically treating him. I was living on adrenaline, squeezing every little bit out of my already-depleted reserves to stay up and research. I altered his diet, got him into speech and physical therapy, and eventually put him in the Head Start program in our county.

We traveled for hours, crossed state lines, and stayed overnight in hotels to see specialists. If it was available, we did it. And he improved! Our son went from having a low IQ to one that was above average. We were making progress, but still, it seemed we were missing something.

Meanwhile, my health that had been put on the back burner needed to be addressed. I was getting worse, and I needed to figure out why. I saw primary care physicians, neurologists, endocrinologists, infectious disease specialists, cardiologists, you name it!

They diagnosed me with a million things, from hypoparathyroidism to congenital heart defects, but no one could find the smoking gun—the root cause of all of my health problems.

I had muscle biopsies, EKGs, EMGs, MRIs, SPECT scans, radioactive scans, heart ablations, bones fused, and organs removed. In response, doctors offered narcotics and various speculations about a cause. First, I was being poisoned. Then, it was psychosomatic. From there I had muscle myopathy, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, early onset Parkinson’s, and ALS. We continued to treat the symptoms without knowing their cause.

The smoking gun–Lyme disease

Eventually, a doctor found my smoking gun—Lyme disease and its many co-infections. Evidently, I had contracted Lyme and other tick-borne diseases before conceiving my son, and then transferred it to him in utero. In addition, my defiant and academically struggling daughter also tested positive for Lyme.

Fast forward through several years of homeschooling, PICC lines, oral antibiotics, herbals, special diets—including the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and the Autoimmune Paleo protocol—and more doctor visits than we could count. Here you will find us chugging along just like everyone else. Unfortunately, we’re not like everyone else.

Every single person in my family has been diagnosed with at least one tick-borne disease, if not several.  Yet, healing is possible. My son is now testing gifted and in a math program two years above his grade. My daughter is climbing the corporate ladder, one of the youngest to have achieved her position at the company where she works.

And me? Well, after researching the effect of nutrition and biomedical intervention on Lyme, autism, inflammation, and autoimmune disease for two decades, I went back to school.

Functional nutrition

I earned a certification as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Autoimmune Paleo coach so I could help others from a nutritional and biomedical standpoint. Emotionally, I’d say we’re not worse for wear, but our health will always keep us on our toes.

Through all of our difficult times, my mother was my rock, biggest cheerleader, and best friend. Three years ago, she encouraged me to share our story, and I took up that challenge.

The result is a book called There’s A Deer At The Door And A Cow In The Mudroom: Learning to Live while Living with Lyme. My goal is to help others by sharing what I learned from those dark years. Our family’s transformation through faith, farming, and chronic illness was a roller coaster of emotions and learning lessons but certainly not all bad.

The deer my daughter rehabilitated was as instrumental to her recovery as her medication. Waking to find the deer waiting at the door gave her a reason to get up and continue to fight each day. The calf–it really was in the mudroom. It become one of the many farm lessons that molded my children, teaching them to live each moment as though they were never sick.

My mother didn’t live to see the publication of this book, but she was instrumental in helping to bring it about.

My family healed through our various experiences. I hope that learning about what we did can help you heal, too.

Jamie Bennett maintains a website geared towards helping people obtain optimal health. Click here for more information about her book.

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**Comment**

Great read and the book sounds marvelous.  Notice the little nuggets of truth:

  • A “vaccine” once again seemingly served as a trigger for health problems.  They are not safe and effective for ALL people and the risk/benefit ratio MUST be considered by each person. Medicine is not “one size fits all,” and the COVID debacle set us back to the Dark Ages in this area.  Never allow someone bully you into making a decision that YOU and you alone will have to live with for the rest of your life.
  • Necessity pushed this mother to find answers. There are silver linings in having to deal with poor health if you refuse to quit.  There will be dark days for sure, but keep on chugging.
  • Notice how this woman’s mother was her bulwark.  Be a bulwark for someone.  You will never know how your words could help someone out of a dark pit.  I’ve shared it before but it’s worth repeating: I was told by my children’s martial arts teacher, “Lyme has nothing on you.  You have an indomitable spirit and you will survive this.”  At the time I felt anything but indomitable and was questioning the reason for even trudging on.  But, after those words were uttered, I felt myself revive deep inside.  I will never forget those life-affirming, saving words.
  • Notice all the misdiagnoses.  This is a common theme with Lyme/MSIDS and until the root issue of tick-borne illness is dealt with, you will not fully regain your health; however due to politicization, it is often the last thing dealt with.
  • Notice how ALL the things learned and used had a cumulative effect on health.  While addressing the infection(s) is crucial, there are many other facets that also need addressing such as detoxification, hormones, minerals/vitamins, exercise, sleep, psychological issues including anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and so on – and each patient has different needs requiring different methods and treatments. This illness is highly individualized and takes a savvy approach – again, not a “one size fits all” approach – which allopathic medicine ascribes to.
  • Notice the daughter’s rehabilitation of a deer was as important to her recovery as directed treatment.  This deer helped her get her mind off of herself.  We all need something to help us overcome our own selves!  We can actually stand in our own way in healing.  We need productive, healthy outlets to focus on with what little energy we have.
  • Some of the best ideas come from other patients willing to take the time to share their stories and what helped them.  Even if their ideas don’t work for you, it will nudge you to keep looking.
NEVER EVER QUIT!

Antimicrobial Treatment of Vector-Borne & Community-Acquired Infections – Dr. Ann Corson

https://www.betterhealthguy.com/images/stories/PDF/corson/2022%20Antimicrobial%20Treatment.pdf

Ann F. Corson, MD presented “Antimicrobial Treatment of Vector-Borne and Community-Acquired Infections” at The Forum for Integrative Medicine (TFIM) 2022 online event in March.

Dr. Corson’s slides are in the link above.  She gives specifics on treatments for tick-borne infections as well as lists the brands she trusts and has success with.

Talk with your Lyme literate doctor about these suggestions and perhaps some of them will help you as well.

Better Health Guy, Scott Forsgren has other interviews with Dr. Corson on hypercoagulation (a common problem for Lyme/MSIDS patients) as well as pregnancy in Lyme:  https://www.betterhealthguy.com/corson

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Inquiry to the Inspector General for Scientific Integrity of the Klempner Antibiotic Trials For Lyme Disease

https://www.change.org/p/the-us-senate-calling-for-a-congressional-investigation-of-the-cdc-idsa-and-aldf/u/30864725

Inquiry to the Inspector General for Scientific Integrity (Klempner antibiotic trials)

Carl Tuttle

Hudson, NH, United States

Aug 26, 2022 — 

The open inquiry below has been acknowledged by the National Science Foundation Office of Inspector General and Director of the Office of Research Integrity. Dr. Peggy Fischer has since retired so I am now communicating with her superiors. Updates to follow…

———- Original Message ———-
From: CARL TUTTLE <runagain@comcast.net>
To: “pfischer@nsf.gov” <pfischer@nsf.gov>
Date: 08/22/2022 1:29 PM
Subject: NIH funded study in 2001 ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00000938
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)
Dr. Peggy Fischer
Associate Inspector General for Scientific Integrity
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1135
Arlington, VA 22230

Dear Dr. Fischer,

I would like to call attention to the 2018 letter below addressed to Dr. Mark Klempner Principal Investigator of the so-called “Klempner Antibiotic Trials” for Lyme disease (NIH funded in 2001) which by the way were stopped after only 90 days.

The reason for contacting you is strait forward; I believe (as do countless others in the medical/academic fields) that these studies were fatally flawed and set the stage for unimaginable pain and suffering all across America. The letter to Klempner below describes the issue and the attached document with over 360 references concluding the exact opposite of the Klempner findings, warrants an investigation.

Persistence of The Lyme Disease Bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wypdcr45cfmq16d/Persistence3.docx?dl=0

This “cherry picking” of the Klempner Antibiotic Trials by our Public Health Officials and Infectious Diseases Society of America has got to stop because all other evidence is pointing to an antibiotic resistant/tolerant superbug which would put Lyme in a different class of infection altogether, one requiring an immediate response similar to a Manhattan Project.

Since there is a 6-year time limitation [1] for occurrences of research misconduct to be brought to the attention of an institution or the Department of Health and Human Services, I’m not claiming misconduct here. I’m asking for your assistance as Associate Inspector General for Scientific Integrity as to what can be done to rectify the divergence between what Klempner has reported vs all the other equally important evidence.

A response to this inquiry is requested.

Respectfully submitted,

Carl Tuttle
Hudson, NH

Reference

[1] Requirements for Making a Finding of Research Misconduct
https://grants.nih.gov/policy/research_integrity/requirements.htm
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2018 letter addressed to Dr. Mark Klempner (There was no response)

From: Carl Tuttle <runagain@comcast.net>
To: mark.klempner@umassmed.edu
Cc: michael.collins@umassmed.edu, ddutko@hanszenlaporte.com, ryan.kantor@usdoj.gov, michelle.seltzer@usdoj.gov, william.rinner@usdoj.gov, makan.delrahim@usdoj.gov, tickbornedisease@hhs.gov, Elias, John, officeofthechancellor@umassmed.edu
Date: 04/27/2018 7:53 AM
Subject: Persistent Borrelia Infection in Patients with Ongoing Symptoms of Lyme Disease

April 27, 2018

University of Massachusetts Medical School
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655
Attn: Mark S. Klempner, MD, Executive Vice Chancellor, MassBiologics

Dr. Klempner,

I would like to call attention to the attached study recently identifying chronic Lyme disease in twelve patients from Canada.

Persistent Borrelia Infection in Patients with Ongoing Symptoms of Lyme Disease
http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/6/2/33

All of these patients were culture positive for infection (genital secretions, skin “Morgellons” and blood) even after multiple years on antibiotics so there was no relief from current antimicrobials. Some of these patients had taken as many as eleven different types of antibiotics.

In contrast, your 2001 antibiotic treatment study found; “no evidence of B. burgdorferi in a total of more than 700 different blood and cerebrospinal fluid samples from the 129 patients in these studies.”

Two Controlled Trials of Antibiotic Treatment in Patients with Persistent Symptoms and a History of Lyme Disease
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM200107123450202#article_references#t=references

Not a single positive Dr. Klempner? Doesn’t this statistically prove that your methodology was fatally flawed?

Did you culture skin and genital secretions as the Middelveen paper reports? It would appear that you conveniently stopped looking after your results supported the existing thirty year dogma; chronic Lyme does not exist.

Persistent Lyme disease is not new and has been intentionally/deceitfully suppressed for decades as described in the Vicki Logan case identified in the following letter to past CDC Director Barbara Fitzgerald:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xaul84dqmqgbre0/Brenda%20Fitzgerald%20MD%20Director%20CDC.docx?dl=0

In 1991 B. burgdorferi had been isolated in culture from Vicki Logan’s CSF (CDC’s laboratory in Fort Collins CO.) despite prior treatment with 21 days of IV cefotaxime and 4 months of oral minocycline.

The dishonest science here in the U.S. has denied chronic Lyme which stifled research to find a curative approach. Now the rest of the world is suffering. 

We have lost nearly four decades to this 21st century plague due to the racketeering scheme identified in the RICO lawsuit filed by SHRADER & ASSOCIATES, LLP against the Infectious Disease Society of America, seven IDSA Panelists and eight insurance companies. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has aligned itself with the seven IDSA Panelists identified in this lawsuit.

Court Document:
https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/LymeDisease.pdf

Lyme is an incurable disease when not treated immediately which is spreading across North America and deceitfully misclassified as a low-risk and non-urgent health issue. Patient experience is describing a disease that is destroying lives, ending careers, causing death and disability while leaving victims in financial ruin. Current antimicrobials are ineffective for eradicating all forms of the Borrelia spirochete.

Public outcry has been ignored for decades while the Centers for Disease Control sat on evidence that this infection was not easily treated with a one size fits all treatment approach as dictated by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Once again your studies were fatally flawed while supporting the controlling dogma leaving hundreds of thousands if not millions worldwide with a persistent infection and absolutely no relief. We have another AIDS on our hands.

Carl Tuttle

Independent Researcher

Lyme Endemic Hudson, NH

Cc: -Michael F. Collins, Chancellor

-The Tick Borne Disease Working Group

-US Department of Justice

-Daniel R. Dutko, HANSZEN LAPORTE

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