Doctor Faces Trial in Death of Child After Chelation Treatment
Childhood Vaccine Safety Keeps Parents Concerned (WCBStv.com, November 15).
The safety of using chelation to “treat” autistic children raises many concerns, and especially after the August 2005 death of 5-year-old Abubakar Tariq Nadama.
Dr. Roy Kerry faces a trial on the charges of causing Nadama’s death by incorrectly administering the wrong drug. After receiving the treatment, Nadama went into cardiac arrest in Kerry’s office on Aug. 23, 2005.
As noted in today’s Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Dr. Kerry continutes to practice medicine continues to practice in Portersville and Greenville, Mercer County; his medical license is being challenged by state officials.
4 opinions for Doctor Faces Trial in Death of Child After Chelation Treatment
Marla
Nov 16, 2007 at 2:27 pm
That is so sad. I feel for everyone involved.
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Nov 20, 2007 at 12:38 am
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