"Dr. Plechner's Corner" is a compilation of veterinary and animal research articles by
Al Plechner, DVM. Some of the articles found in this section are also co-authored with other colleagues as well.
Elevated Total Estrogen and HIV/FIV
March 22, 2014
Is Elevated Total Estrogen the Reason Why HIV and FIV Cause Disease in Patients? Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) seems to cause a similar disease in cats as it does in humans that have been exposed to HIV. The real cause has not been identified yet. However retroviruses overwhelm some patients while others may have been […]
Gingival Inflammation May Indicate Other Health Problems
March 14, 2014
Dr. David Brownstein MD, an endocrinologist, has written about a very important subject that he has entitled “Gum Disease Can Kill You”. His report on periodontitis indicates that this is an inflammation of the gums that may be the reason why teeth often become loose and infected and may be the reason why extractions may […]
Obesity Might Lead To Cancer
February 26, 2014
Over the years, I have learned that abnormal weight gain can cause an increase in the amount of total estrogen that you or your pet‘s body produces. In turn, I have found that this increased amount of total estrogen can lead to an increase in weight and if that weight is due to an increase in […]
Total Estrogen – Part 2: Mammography
February 19, 2014
Is a total blood estrogen test more effective in preventing cancer than a mammogram? Mammography seems to be very controversial these days and many medical authorities question whether it still has value or not. Wikipedia states that the goal of mammography is for the early detection of breast cancer. The Cochrane Collaborators believe that mammography […]
Total Estrogen – Part 1: Cancer
February 18, 2014
If you or your pet has allergies, autoimmunity or cancer, have you ever asked your health care professional why total estrogen was never measured? There is an important realization in today’s medical world, that elevated serum estrogen levels not only cause oxidative imbalances, increased inflammation and damaging free radicals, but there is a concern that […]
Is Your Blood Sample Being Handled And Processed Correctly?
February 10, 2014
Over the years, it has become quite evident that different veterinary and human laboratories may have different range values for various segments and components that reside in blood serum. This will definitely relate to all enzymes, organ secretions, hormones and antibody levels that occur in a blood serum sample. The accuracy of these levels will […]
Thoughts From Dr. John R. Lee, MD on Dr. Plechner’s Research
February 1, 2014
This is an excerpt from Dr. John R. Lee, MD in The John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter, September 2003 issue. Dr. John R. Lee, MD was an international authority and pioneer in natural hormone balance. He was a sought-after speaker, as well as a best-selling author and the editor-in-chief of a medical newsletter. “Humans suffer from hormonal […]
