Mitochondrial Dysfunction (MtD): Diagnosis, Analysis and Treatment
This interactive lecture is geared to both children who are suspected of having MtD and to children who have already been diagnosed. Tools will be provided which will allow the majority of parents to determine the likelihood of MtD in their child as unlikely, possible, probable or definite. For children who already have a diagnosis of MtD, an in-depth analysis of the medical literature will review treatment options. If possible, bring test results for lactic acid, alanine and lactate/pyruvate ratio. Attendees will leave with a workbook and a plan of action.
Daniel A. Rossignol, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Rossignol received his Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Virginia. He is currently a physician at ICDRC in Melbourne, FL. Coming from an academic background, Dr. Rossignol searched the medical literature looking for a solution after both of his children were diagnosed with autism. Finding no obvious solution, he made it his mission to research and publish in autism. In the last 5 years, he has published 8 papers as the lead author for a total of 14 papers on autism with 5 more to be published this year. He has also written 3 book chapters on autism. Dr Rossignol received the prestigious Edgar End Memorial Award from the Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society for his pioneering paper in hyperbaric research in autism.
