Feb. 18, 2002 -- Thyroid patients and medical practitioners worldwide have been following with interest the developing legal battle of Dr. David Derry, MD, PhD, of Victoria, BC, Canada against the attacks of an unaccountable regulatory agency. The case is gathering increasing attention, as it involves some of the same abuses of power that have triggered in-depth investigative reporting by Canadian newspapers, radio, television, and magazines into the behaviour of these regulatory bodies.

A new website, www.bites-medical.org, has just been announced by the Board of the Breast Iodine Thyroid Effectiveness Society (BITES). This site provides information about:

• Dr. Derry, his medical training, research background, and clinical experience
• the history of the legal battle, including what was used to launch the attack on this physician with a 30-year unblemished record
• the goals, governing board, and membership of BITES
• the role of BITES in supporting Dr. Derry in his fight
• how we may join in the battle
• how patients can educate the general public about the crisis of inadequate thyroid treatment in Canada and in other countries

• Home page and about BITES, including how and why to join
• Dr. David Derry: History, Letters, What You Can Do, and Legal Fund
• Breast Cancer / Thyroid
• Hypothyroidism

• Dr. Derry Re: TSH Tests
• Canadian Dr. Derry Under Attack
• Dr. Derry Fights Back