Doctor Column
HC SMART: PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer (Part 2)
January 2, 2015
Faith Lee-Jackson, MD
Elevated PSA levels must be interpreted thoughtfully and with care. There is not a level of PSA that is specifically diagnostic of prostate cancer. To use PSA in order to estimate a man’s risk of prostate cancer, PSA should be interpreted over time and in the context of other risk factors; such as a strong family history of prostate cancer and African-American ethnicity.
Middle ear infections: Otitis Media (OM)
December 15, 2014
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Otitis Media (OM) is a serious disease. It is an inflammation or infection of the middle ear -namely- that air filled cavity located behind the eardrum and in front of the inner ear. Several vital structures occupy this middle ear space and one of them is important for our ability to hear and another is the nerve that controls facial movements.
HC SMART: PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer (Part 1)
December 15, 2014
Charles Lee Jackson, MD
Testing blood levels of PSA to screen for prostate cancer was first introduced in 1987. Its’ value for early detection of prostate cancer has been debated since its introduction and especially in recent years.
Dermatology
December 1, 2014
Juan Jo Chu, MD
Dermatology is the science of skin. This is the conceptual basis; however, taking into account all of the scientific and technological advances of today, it has evolved.
Folic Acid and B9
November 20, 2014
Natalie W. Geary, MD
According to new research out of Johns Hopkins, folic acid or vitamin B9 may not only prevent birth defects, but may also decrease allergies and reduce asthma symptoms.
Gluten Aware
November 20, 2014
Natalie W. Geary, MD
The media has focused a lot of attention on gluten free diets and the role of gluten in inflammatory disease. The important thing to remember is that one should be “gluten aware,” not terrified of gluten. Only those with Celiac diesaese have to be strictly wheat free.
The Digital World in Cardiology
November 15, 2014
Jesus A. Bianco, MD
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is responsible for the highest percentage of morbidity and mortality in the Unites States. At the present time, institutions such as the American Heart Association devote major efforts to promote wellness and prevent arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Winter is Coming
November 15, 2014
Natalie W. Geary, MD
Winter months tend to bring on more illness for your children, but in fact just being at school or daycare can significantly impact on your child’s overall health risk, especially when they are first starting out.
Hidden earaches — The Ten “T’s” of Referred ear pain
November 13, 2014
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Pain (otalgia) is a symptom that makes patients rush to doctors to seek medical help. Primary ear pain due to infections of the outer or middle ear is common and readily diagnosed upon examination by your doctor.
A solution to the Health Care Specialty shortage Teleotolaryngology: Otolaryngologists & Telemedicine
November 12, 2014
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Unless changes are made to improve the delivery of health care in the United states, there may be a work force shortage of45,000 PCPs and 46,100 Surgeons and Medical Specialists in the year 2020.
