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Question I am an oncology dietitian and part of my patient care responsibilities includes weight management counseling of cancer survivors. I see a fair ...

A VLCD is hard to do if they are on Prednisone, although probably fine at lower doses (like 5mg/day). —John Hernried, MD, FACP

Case One of our clients, age 35, is convinced that her sex drive has been diminished ever since she started the New Direction program.  She is wondering if ...

Question We are still having the issue with hair loss.  I understand that it can be a side effect for patients who are on the program for 90 days or so....

Case I have a lady who would like to do our MWL program.  She is currently taking 17.5 mg of prednisone daily for emphysema.  Her doctor saw that steroi...

No contraindication. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is appropriate for the thyroid cancer and also not suboptimal (high). I suggest testing TSH in mainte...

There is no contraindication to Dilantin or other seizure medications. However it is always a good idea to check blood levels several weeks after starting ...

I would suggest 4-6 weeks, although I usually get clearance from the other physician. —Christopher Case, MD

I am very careful with Coumadin and patients on the VLCD.  I have them go to the clinic that manages the Coumadin at week one and then per their directions...

Question I have two patients with QT prolongation on their EKG since starting Nutrimed. I discontinued any offending drugs, but I'd like to know if t...