In the Crucible of Chronic Lyme Disease: Collected Writings & Associated Materials

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Book Synopsis: Following completion of his medical training and a one-year stint as attending physician on Howard Champion's Surgical Critical Care Service and MedStar Unit at Washington Hospital Center in the District of Columbia, Kenneth Liegner, M.D. returned to Westchester County, home of his Alma Mater, New York Medical College, to start a private practice. Unwittingly, he had 'plunked himself down' in the heart of a burgeoning epidemic of Lyme disease. His patients confronted him with puzzling syndromes that defied 'tidy' formulations of the illness and thrust him into a Maelstrom of medical controversy.

Lyme disease, a new poorly understood disease, emerged hand in hand with the rise 'managed care'. Physicians caring for persons with Lyme disease, loyal to the Hippocratic Oath and serving what they saw as patients' best medical interests, found themselves on a collision course with a new Corporate Medical Ethic dedicated to maximizing profit.

One practitioner's work over 25 years is presented here along with correspondence with many principals in the field. Documentational in nature and not written as a narrative, the materials, nonetheless, convey the intensity of the struggle to characterize the nature of Lyme disease and the desperate fight for proper diagnosis and treatment upon the outcome of which patients' very lives depended. The volume includes protocols useful as reference materials for patients and practitioners alike, as well as photographic images of many persons important in the history of Lyme disease.

Foreword by Pam Weintraub, Senior Editor of aeon digital magazine and author of award-winning book Cure Unknown: Inside the Lyme Epidemic.

Preface by Paul W. Ewald, Professor of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Louisville and author of Plague Time.

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Discover the untold story of a medical practitioner's journey through the crucible of Chronic Lyme Disease with the groundbreaking book, "In the Crucible of Chronic Lyme Disease: Collected Writings & Associated Materials". Driven by his passion for uncovering the truth, Kenneth Liegner, M.D. takes you deep into the heart of a medical controversy that has plagued our society for years. This compelling collection of writings sheds light on the complex nature of Lyme disease and the challenges faced by both patients and physicians.

As the epidemic of Lyme disease grew in Westchester County, Dr. Liegner found himself at the forefront, grappling with the perplexing syndromes that defied conventional medical understanding. In this meticulously documented volume, you'll gain invaluable insights into the struggles faced by doctors who were loyal to the Hippocratic Oath and their patients' well-being, while being caught in the clutches of profit-driven managed care.

What sets this book apart is its unique blend of personal accounts, correspondence with key figures in the field, and reference materials. Dr. Liegner's 25 years of work come to life through a wealth of protocols designed to empower patients and practitioners alike. Additionally, the inclusion of photographic images commemorates the individuals who played pivotal roles in the history of Lyme disease.

With a powerful foreword by Pam Weintraub, Senior Editor of aeon digital magazine and acclaimed author of "Cure Unknown: Inside the Lyme Epidemic," and a thought-provoking preface by Paul W. Ewald, Professor of Evolutionary Biology, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of Lyme disease and its impact on society.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to gain knowledge and join the desperate fight for proper diagnosis and treatment. Take the leap into the intriguing world of "In the Crucible of Chronic Lyme Disease: Collected Writings & Associated Materials" today!

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