Journal of Independent Medicine
Current Issue
- Volume 1
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- No 1
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- February 18, 2025
In Memoriam
A Doctor's Lasting Echo: The Unspoken Cry for Help
Katarina Lindley
In the hallowed halls of medicine, where life and death dance a delicate cotillion, there exists a shadow seldom spoken of the suicide of doctors. Doctors, often perceived as invincible heroes, are in reality, just as vulnerable as the patients they care for. This essay reflects on their silent suffering.
Editorial
The Concept of Honest Medicine™ as Portrayed by The Independent Medical Alliance
Joseph Varon, Kelly Bumann
The FLCCC Alliance champions "Honest Medicine™," emphasizing transparency, integrity, and patient-centered care during global health crises like COVID-19. This editorial explores the principles driving their advocacy, highlighting their role in fostering trust, ethical responsibility, and improved healthcare outcomes, while shaping a vision for a more transparent and effective medical future.
Original Investigations
Integrative Analysis of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio, CD4+, and CD8+ Cell Counts in COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Claudia M. Ramirez, Mohamed Ziad-M. Said, Andreu Comas-Garcia, Pedro Carmo, Jesus Mendez-Castro, Joseph Varon
The study assessed outcomes in 985 COVID-19 patients, focusing on NLR, CD4+, and CD8+ cell counts. Patients with higher NLR or lower CD4+/CD8+ counts had increased mortality. Key findings include higher APACHE II, SOFA, and ICHIKADO scores, longer hospital stays, and a higher need for CPR in these groups.
Systematic Review Articles
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) - A Review (part 1)
Pei Harris, Adylle Varon
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with a history spanning over 5,000 years, has gained renewed interest as an alternative treatment during and after COVID-19. This review explores TCM’s history, core theories, and clinical applications, providing insights into acupuncture, moxibustion, and acupressure, alongside traditional and English translations of key TCM concepts and publications.
Systematic Review Articles
Ivermectin, a Molecular Swiss Army Knife: A Review of Mechanisms, Indications and Safety Concerns in Drug Repurposing
Matthew Halma, Paola Vottero
Ivermectin, renowned for treating parasitic diseases, shows promise in addressing broader health challenges, including bacterial, viral, and cancer therapies. With a strong safety profile and no demonstrated reproductive harm, this review underscores its expanding applications while advocating for further research to evaluate its potential benefits and risks in new therapeutic areas.
Case Reports
Amlexanox: A Promising Alternative to Steroid and Antihistamine Dependence in Patients with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Allergies, Asthma, and Autoimmunity - A Case Report Collection
Yusuf Saleeby, Bryana Gregory
Amlexanox shows promise for managing chronic inflammatory conditions like MCAS, asthma, and lupus. Case studies reveal its potential to reduce reliance on steroids, offering better symptom control and fewer side effects. Further research is needed to explore its full therapeutic potential.
Case Reports
Phorids, Not Gnats: Ivermectin Treatment of Scuttle Fly Myiasis in a Tennessee Nursing Home Resident - A Case Report
Lynn Frierson Faust
A 94-year-old nursing home resident experienced rapid weight loss and severe lethargy. Her room became infested with small flies identified as Megaselia scalaris. A simple treatment protocol eliminated the infestation, improving her quality of life. Awareness of M. scalaris myiasis among healthcare personnel remains limited.
Medicolegal
Freedom Counsel Corner - Liberty's Crucible: Constitutional Rights in the COVID-19 Era
Warner Mendenhall
This essay examines how federal funding mechanisms implemented COVID-19 mandates, bypassing constitutional constraints. It highlights widespread legal challenges, focusing on the PREP Act's liability shield which hindered legal recourse for vaccine injury claims. Freedom Counsel plays a significant role, with the essay emphasizing vigilance to preserve liberties amidst government overreach.
Letters to the Editor
From Coverage to Care: Unpacking Patient Perceptions in Healthcare Access
Yara Hamdi, Niki Jarrett, Mohamed Ziad-M. Said
Socioeconomic status, health literacy, and insurance types significantly impact U.S. healthcare access. Insurance coverage acts as the primary gateway to services. Restrictions vary among plans; HMOs are affordable but restrictive, PPOs offer flexibility at higher costs. A pilot study found PPO holders generally more satisfied than HMO or POS holders.
Letters to the Editor
Translational Issues: Should we care?
Matt Halma, Joseph Varon
Studies on N1-methyl-pseudouridylated (m1Ψ) RNA reveal context-dependent changes in translational fidelity. Initial experiments showed no significant difference, but recent research highlights frameshifting and sequence-dependent effects, emphasizing the need for more basic science research before widespread use in mRNA vaccines.
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