Doctor Column
The Tribulations of Nick Cordero COVID-19 is Not Just a Number
June 5, 2020
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Several years ago, my wife and I saw a N. Y. Broadway play titled, “The Bronx Tale.” In it, the fine actor and singer Nick Cordero played the gangster character Sonny, the “Capo” of the Bronx neighborhood.
Hospital ‘Guidelines’ for Visiting Patients
April 25, 2020
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
There are certain guidelines that are helpful when visiting patients in the hospital. It doesn’t take much effort to be considerate and it can go a long way in making patients feel better. On top of everything, it just might hasten their recovery.
Has COVID-19 Been a Tipping Point for Telemedicine? An Unintended Consequence?
April 15, 2020
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Telemedicine is the special use of audio or video telecommunication systems to diagnose and treat medical conditions of patients ‘virtually’ — without the physical presence of a physician or health care worker. Patients are treated remotely without the need to visit their doctor’s office or rush to the emergency department of the hospital or urgent care centers.
Dr. Li Wenliang and COVID-19: “The Chinese Hero Who Told the Truth”
March 15, 2020
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Physicians in different specialties frequently participate in morbidity and mortality conferences. At these conferences, the medical records of patients are presented, diseases discussed, procedures reviewed, complications noted and medical and surgical outcomes evaluated.
CDC Warns of Inevitable Coronavirus Outbreak in the U. S.
March 5, 2020
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) was first identified in the city of Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, China in December 2019. People over the age of 60 and those with significant medical conditions are more prone to have severe reactions. This virus is not slowing down!
The 2019 New Coronavirus Outbreak: What You Need to Know — What to Do?
February 15, 2020
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
On December 31, 2019, the Chinese authorities announced the discovery of a new coronavirus that has subsequently infected thousands of people worldwide, but primarily in China. The strain of this novel (new) coronavirus, also referred to as (2019-nCov), has never been previously found in humans.
Viruses 101 and the Body’s Battle Against These Relentless Invaders
February 5, 2020
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
In the film, “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” several people in the fictitious small town of Mira, California visit psychiatrist, Dr. Miles Bennell. They have similar complaints: the personality of their loved ones have been hijacked by some outside force changing them eventually into emotionless, robotic humans.
‘Ten + Five’ hearing tips for Airline Travelers
July 4, 2016
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
A baby girl screams in pain as the plane is landing, while the passengers around her watch in empathy. Another says, “My ears feel blocked as if cotton is stuck in them.”
Airplanes and ear problems — barotrauma of the ear
June 18, 2016
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
We’ve been there. Check in at the airport, pick up our boarding passes at the check-in-counter, board the plane, spot our assigned seat and place the carry-on-luggage in the overhead compartment. We sit down and fasten our seat belts.
Zika virus (ZIKV) and Guillain-Barre’ Syndrome
May 30, 2016
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
IN 2015, the Zika virus outbreak in Recife, Brazil made international headlines. The Brazilian Health Ministry and the World Health Organization rang the alarm bell because pregnant woman infected with the Zika virus were suspected of giving birth to children with birth defects, most notably, microcephaly.
