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04/29/93
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LTS (male, 8 yrs) put on Ritalin for ADHD by dad’s doctor w/o mom’s knowledge.
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05/12/93
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LTS to Dr. Sinaiko with mom to check for allergic basis of problem.
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06/01/93
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Dr. Sinaiko prescribes diet & amphotericin B orally following allergy testing.
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06/09/93
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FDA tells dad that oral amphotericin B is used like this in Europe: off-label use.
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06/11/93
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Dad’s doctor confuses oral use with IV use. Writes child endangerment letter.
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06/93
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FDA sends copy of inquiry and response to Medical Board of California, hereinafter referred to as the "Board."
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12/93
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Responding to request by the Board, Dr. Sinaiko files scientific documentation of safety of oral amphotericin B.
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No action by the Board for over 3 years.
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04/96
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PDR confirms the strong safety record of amphotericin B taken orally.
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11/01/96
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Accusations filed re 1993 case of LTS (male, 8 yrs): ADHD
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02/27/97
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Amended Accusations adding three cases from 1986-1992: MCS, CFS, EPD
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1997
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Various petitions requesting and opposing dismissal of charges filed.
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01/05/98
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Hearing begins, Oakland, CA. Prosecution Opening Statement.
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01/05 - 02/02/98
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Prosecution presents witnesses for the Board (Complainant).
- NOTE: Absolutely no patient complaints.
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02/02/98
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Defense Opening Statement.
- Weeks 1 & 2 ... Science and facts are presented by Expert Witnesses.
- Week 3 ........... Dr. Sinaiko’s patients testify for Defense.
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03/30/98
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Closing briefs are due.
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04/30/98
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Second set of closing briefs are due. Prosecutor does not file one.
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05/30/98
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Judge’s Findings are due.
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07/15/98
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Judge submits recommended decision to the Board.
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08/04/98
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Judge’s recommended decision is adopted by the Board.
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08/15/98
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Decision becomes public:
- Revocation of medical license by September 3, 1998.
- Payment demand for cost recovery, claimed to be $98,945.57
- NOTE: Almost every Decision paragraph, including the typos, was lifted bodily from the text of Prosecution documents.
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Aug-Sept. 1998
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Petitions and supplemental petitions for and against reconsideration filed.
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08/26/98
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Amicus curiae brief in Dr. Sinaiko’s favor is submitted to the
Board by CPIL (Center for Public Interest Law). The Board STAFF illegally
blocks the transmittal of this brief to the MEMBERS of the Board.
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09/01/98
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Amicus curiae brief in Dr. Sinaiko’s favor is submitted to the
Board by CMA (California Medical Association). The Board STAFF illegally
blocks the transmittal of this brief to the MEMBERS of the Board.
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09/03/98
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Stay granted until September 14, 1998, then extended.
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09/14/98
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Reconsideration granted – but only to "reconsider penalty."
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11/06/98
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San Diego. "Reconsideration Hearing." Medical Board Panel
decides that they will not rubber stamp the Judge's decision. They will order the Official
Transcript and review all testimony.
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12/02/98
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Union of American Physicians & Dentists file Rulemaking Petition
requesting Medical Board to adopt a rule permitting (and regulating) presentation of amicus briefs
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12/28/98
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Medical Board responded to Union of American Physicians & Dentists that they will discuss the Rulemaking Petition at their February 5-6, 1999 Medical Board Meeting. They said that they do not have any
current policy on accepting amicus briefs.
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02/06/99
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Medical Board full meeting. Public comment allowed. Be there at 11:00 a.m, Embassy Suites Hotel, Santa Anna, CA.
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