Case Studies & Treatment Recommendations
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Do you have information on the changes in cholesterol on VLCD's and LCD's? Most of our clients have had great improvements, but there ...
Sun, 31 Aug, 2014 at 2:22 PM
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We have a person who is running a magnesium level of 1.4 (range is 1.6 to 2.3 mg/Dl) for several weeks now. She is taking an over the counter m...
Wed, 21 May, 2014 at 5:20 AM
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I have 2 patients that came into the office, both on their 2nd week of the VLCD, with complaints of headache but main concern was feeling their ...
Fri, 6 Jun, 2014 at 12:23 PM
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I am preparing for the American Board of Obesity Medicine. After the exam, one has to provide fifteen case studies. I looked at the checklis...
Mon, 24 Mar, 2014 at 1:13 PM
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I have a patient at 800 calories who has done really well, but developed an acute pancreatitis. She has had her gall bladder removed. First, h...
Thu, 5 Dec, 2013 at 4:44 PM
There is no direct effect that I’m aware, although I still tell patients on thyroid replacement to continue to take their med at least 30 minutes before the...
Mon, 24 Mar, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Case
Female, Vegetarian, 48yrs old, 5' 3", 82 Kg = 180.4 Lbs
Diseases and medications she is taking:
Diabetes:
VoliboM (vogl...
Sun, 30 Mar, 2014 at 7:33 AM
Case
We have a former runner, age 42, in the program. She had back problems requiring surgery a few years ago and stopped running and gained 50 pounds....
Sun, 30 Mar, 2014 at 7:36 AM
Question
Regarding the relative contraindications to participate on the NutriMed VLCD program, what is the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) range for re...
Mon, 24 Mar, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Case
Is the following patient is eligible to go on a VLCD?
Cadiac Echo:
Left ventricle shows mild Concentric Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH), L...
Sun, 30 Mar, 2014 at 7:37 AM