After 50 years of medical practice and over 35 years specializing in chronic fatigue, Dr. Lapp will be retiring from the practice of medicine on March 7, 2024. He plans to “sleep late, eat well, spend more time with family, and enjoy water-related activities like boating, swimming, and fishing.” He says, “I will miss seeing […]
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New Long Covid Manual
Dr. Lenny Jason and Dr. Lapp have just edited and published a new book entitled, “Understanding the Behavioral and Medical Impact of Long Covid.” The book is subtitled, “An Empirical Guide to Assessment and Treatment of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS CoV-2 Infection.” This 300 page tome includes an overview of Long Covid, diagnosing the condition, […]
July IACFS Conference Reveals Novel Therapies
Last week the International Association for CFS/ME held a virtual four day clinical and research conference from which several novel therapies have emerged for ME/CFS and Long Covid. A special presentation by Dr. David Systrom (Harvard’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital) described Invasive CardioPulmonary Exercise Testing, which involves placing catheters in the patient’s arteries and heart […]
Holistic Summit for Long Covid and ME/CFS
My friend Lorrie Rivers has brought together over 35 of the world’s leading holistic experts on post viral syndromes in the areas of physical and emotional healing for The Long Covid and ME/CFS Holistic Healing Summit. Along with cutting-edge interviews, there will be inspirational recovery stories, in-depth case studies, and even daily meditation and yoga […]
Pacing and Exercise Workshops
Many patients have asked about online support programs, especially since we are all “quarantined.” If something like that appeals to you, I suggest looking into programs provided by Lorrie Rivers, who has had more than 15 years experience with ME/CFS patients. You are too late for her free “Workshop on Self-Pacing” (February 18), but she […]
Emotional relief, Inspiration, Self-pacing, Strength training, Support, YogaNew Program for COVID “Long Haulers”
At least 10% of persons who contract COVID-19 suffer with prolonged symptoms. Such individuals have been called “Long Haulers.” Their symptoms are very similar to those of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Since it is widely believed that early treatment is beneficial in ME/CFS, we are encouraging such post-COVID Long Haulers to seek care early with […]
Ampligen, COVID, Long Haulers, ME/CFS, rintatolimodDr. Black Retires
The doctors and staff at Hunter-Hopkins are sad to report that Dr. Black has resigned as staff physician in order to take care of some urgent family issues. She does not foresee a return to medicine or Hunter-Hopkins in the near future. Drs. Lapp and Hillman will remain available for consultations, questions, and prescriptions.
ME Letter July 2018
This Month’s Contents Ampligen Is Once Again Available New Non-Narcotic Pain Treatment Where To Go When You Need Help With … Almost Anything! Continued Opioid Concerns Confirm Your Appointment – Avoid Charges Ampligen Is Once Again Available On June 27, 2018 Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. – producer of Ampligen/rintatolimod — announced the immediate expansion of its […]
ME Letter February 2018
This Month’s Contents Dr. Lapp Retires. Dr. Hillman Takes the Helm! Big Concerns About the Opioid Epidemic NIH Study Continues to Recruit Subjects</li> Saving on Prescription Costs Please Confirm Your Appointment When Called! Dr. Lapp Retires and Dr. Vincent Hillman Takes the Helm After more than 40 years of medical practice and more than 32 […]
Who’s Who
Fred Marks, Editor-in-Chief of Marquis Who’s Who has recognized Dr. Lapp as a recipient of the “Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award … an honor reserved for Marquis biographees who have achieved career longevity and demonstrated unwavering excellence in their chosen fields.” We are honored, of course!