Doctor Column
Iron: The Body’s Precious Metal
December 5, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Iron is present in every living plant and animal cell. Without iron, virtually all life would cease to exist.
President Jimmy Carter — And His Breakthrough Treatment for Advanced Melanoma
November 25, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
In August 2018, President Jimmy Carter was interviewed on TV and asked about his views concerning the current political situation in the United States. I was captured by the vitality of this 93 year old man’s lucid and laconic answers to a variety of other questions asked of him.
‘Sodium’ — “How to Shake the Salt Habit!”
November 15, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Throughout history salt has been prized for its use to preserve food and to add flavor to food. Today we take salt for granted because it’s readily available; it’s cheap and frequently iodized. However, there was a time, the opposite was true.
Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) ‘Polio-like Paralysis’ — “I hope it’s just a cold!”
November 5, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Jeremy, a four year old boy, had a good time playing in the park with his friends that sunny September day. A short time later, he came down with the common cold and, for a few days, had a runny nose and a slight cough.
Five Frequently Asked Questions About Acute Bronchitis: “What’s Important to Know”
October 25, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Acute bronchitis is a temporary inflammation of the bronchial tubes — the vital airways that bring inhaled air into your lungs. The major symptom is coughing that often brings up phlegm from the respiratory tract. It is a common disease caused by viral infections in more than 90% of the cases. Much less frequently it is caused by bacteria.
Restless Leg Syndrome — “I Can't Stop My Legs”
October 15, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Stella is a 52 y/o data entry specialist complaining of restless legs for the past 13 years. She first became aware of it while in the theater watching the second act of a play by Neil Simon.
Hypertension — “The Silent Killer”
October 5, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
People with normal blood pressure generally enjoy a long life. The opposite is true of individuals with chronic, uncontrolled high blood pressure (Hypertension).
Can Five Healthy Habits Add 12-14 Years to Your Life? “Who is Mr. Dawes?”
September 25, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
The CIA’s World Factbook lists the United States 43rd in global life expectancy. This unacceptable ranking occurs in spite of the fact that Americans outspend other rich countries by more than two times on health care.
Dry Eyes — What You Need to Know (and Do!)
September 15, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Dry eye happens when the quantity and/or quality of tears aren’t enough to lubricate the surface of the eye. It’s an undertreated condition that affects millions of Americans particularly above 50 years of age. It’s more common in women and the risk of getting dry eye increases as you get older.
Traveling Abroad with Medications — ‘Tips on How to Avoid the Hassle and Jail Time’
September 5, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
If you travel abroad with medications, beware! Medications that you don’t give a second thought to may be illegal in other countries.
