Dr. Eric Potter graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School and then went on to specialize in internal medicine (adult) and pediatric care, spending significant time and effort in growing his medical understanding while caring for patients from all walks of life.

Pesticides, Autism and ADHD

In another research summary review from my recent MedMAPS conference (see prior blogs for more details and summaries), researchers analyzed available studies considering whether pesticides may increase risks for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder when their moms were exposed during pregnancy.  With the growing prevalence of these neurodevelopmental conditions, those of us…

Empathy: From ChatGPT?

Like many of you, I could do without another story about Artificial Intelligence and how it will revolutionize your health or life beyond your wildest dreams.  We are constantly hearing more implementations of AI technology to make our lives easier, yet I for one am skeptical.  For years, I have doubted that such technology can…

Cranberry Prevents UTIs

The history of natural medicine offers countless myths and legends, both justifying the objections of nay-sayers and intriguing the open-minded in their search for answers to their own health challenges or for their patients.   Cranberry juice and its promises for preventing bladder infections have long enticed sufferers to imbibe either the sharp juice or its…

Gut Inflammation Marker in Children with Autism

(Continuing highlights from recent MAPS pediatric functional medicine conference.  Refer back for prior articles from this enlightening conference and stay tuned for future articles on recent autism research findings like this one.) With the rising prevalence of autistic spectrum disorder pressing itself upon not only the children and their parents, but upon society as a…

Autism, Allergies, and Autoimmunity

Welcome to the twelfth in our special series sharing insights and recent research from the MEDMAPS 2023 Spring Conference attended by Dr. Potter.  MAPS stands for Medical Academy for Pediatric Special Needs and arose from the original Defeat Autism Now organization initially serving parents and providers caring for children with autism spectrum disorder).  This Spring…

Autism and Developmental Pathways Derangements

Welcome to the eleventh in our special series sharing insights and recent research from the MEDMAPS 2023 Spring Conference attended by Dr. Potter. MAPS stands for Medical Academy for Pediatric Special Needs and arose from the original Defeat Autism Now organization initially serving parents and providers caring for children with autism spectrum disorder). This Spring…