Doctor Column
Goldman Sachs says a digital healthcare revolution is coming — and it could save America $300 billion
July 31, 2015
Juan Jo Chu, MD
Though this percentage far exceeds that of other developed economies, government projections say it will only continue to rise in the coming years.
Non-melanoma skin cancer
July 14, 2015
Juan Jo Chu, MD
Epidermal non-melanotic skin cancer is separate from other types of cancers affecting skin structures, such as cancers of the dermis, skin appendages, and vascular cells which migrate to the skin.
The nose and sinus disease rhinosinusitis
July 8, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
At first glance the nose seems like a small insignificant part of the body. It doesn’t pump blood like the heart. It doesn’t think and reason, like the brain. It doesn’t aid in reproduction, nor does it digest food.
Ear tubes in children: why operate?
June 24, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
At times, a mother is faced with a worrisome decision, “Should I allow my child to undergo surgery?” Regardless of the type of surgery the child needs or whether he is 13 months old, 23 months old or older, the words “surgery or operation” makes the parent nervous. For the surgeon, to operate on a 13 month old child who weighs 19 pounds makes him think hard and ask, “Why operate?”
Tonsil stones and bad breath (halitosis)
June 9, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Peggy, a 29 year old wife of a Veterinarian saw her physician because of “pus pockets” on her tonsils and “my breath stinks.” At times, white stuff pops out of the tonsil with an awful smell and taste.”
Nasal fractures in young children and adolescents
June 1, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
In an adult, it’s easy to diagnose a nasal fracture when the nose is “bent out of shape”. However, a broken nose in an uncooperative child with swelling around the nose and face can go undiagnosed. Unrecognized nasal fractures can have serious consequences.
The Risk of Stroke with Atrial Fibrillation I
May 18, 2015
Christian Perzanowski, MD, FACC, FHRS
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most frequently encountered cardiac arrhythmia. The degree of patient awareness varies widely, from highly symptomatic patients experiencing chest pressure, shortness of breath, dizziness to those who are completely oblivious.
Swimmer’s ear — acute external Otitis
May 18, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Acute External Otitis (AEO), known as Swimmer’s Ear, is a diffuse infection of the ear canal usually due to bacteria, which at times causes horrific pain. It can spread beyond the ear to the jaw and neck glands making it difficult and painful to open your mouth, chew and swallow.
“ACHOO!” — Allergic Rhinitis? 2 Guidelines to help You Through the ‘Worst ever’ hay fever season
May 18, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Allergic Rhinitis (AR) has been called Rose Fever, Spring Fever, Summer Cold, and Hay Fever. But, it does not cause a fever. It is not the common cold and it’s not limited to one season…
Loss of Hearing in Adults
April 8, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic problem in the USA. Millions of Americans have hearing loss and many of them turn the TV up and still “can’t get a grip on the words.”
