Doctor Column
Fentanyl and the Chinese Connection: Prince of Opioids
September 16, 2017
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Cancer patients who require round the clock opioids (e.g. morphine drip) for excruciating pain can become opioid tolerant and experience “breakthrough” pain. In this situation, fentanyl has been useful to relieve severe pain.
Opioids: Dope and Dopamine — Are Doctors the Pushers?
September 5, 2017
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
The first opioid epidemic in the United States came after the Civil War (1861-1865). This problem was caused, in part, by the administration of morphine to soldiers for their pain and injuries. The civil war ended, but the morphine habit has persisted.
Has Soda Belly Overtaken Beer Belly? The ‘Belly Fat’ Pandemic
August 25, 2017
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
A whopping seven out of ten Americans are either overweight or obese! Belly fat is bulging across America (and the world) and it’s dragging several diseases along with it.
Has Soda Belly Overtaken Beer Belly? The ‘Belly Fat’ Pandemic
August 25, 2017
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
A whopping seven out of ten Americans are either overweight or obese! Belly fat is bulging across America (and the world) and it’s dragging several diseases along with it.
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) and Antibiotics — “You Need the Right Diagnosis!”
August 16, 2017
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
During the summer months, parents and their kids often go swimming to cool off and have a good time. Consider 9 y/o Johnny who emerges from the swimming pool one Saturday afternoon with “bloodshot eyes.” What to do?
Yin and Yang of Hunger & Satiety — ‘Ghrelin and Leptin’
August 6, 2017
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
One aspect of Chinese philosophy declares there are two forces in the universe yin and yang. Yin is said to be characterized as being a negative force and yang a positive force. At first glance, these forces seem to be diametrically opposed to each other.
Electronic Cigarettes — Can They Be Helpful?.. The Pros and Cons
July 25, 2017
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
The use of electronic cigarettes is a critical public health issue. The increased use of e-cigarettes by teenagers and middle school children and the potential, harmful long term effects are especially worrisome.
“Is Vaping Safer Than Smoking?” What You Need To Know About Electronic Cigarettes
July 15, 2017
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
The popularity of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among the youth and young adults is mushrooming across America. E-cigarette use in U.S., according to former Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, “has increased considerably in recent years growing an astounding 900% among high school students from 2011 to 2015.”
‘Quit Now’ Tips From Former Smokers
July 6, 2017
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States. According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, “Cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 premature deaths per year in the United States, including more than 41,000 deaths resulting from second hand smoke exposure. This is about 1,300 every day.”
A Day Without Tobacco — World ‘NO’ Tobacco Day “There Is No Safe Cigarette”
June 25, 2017
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
If one asks; how does cigarette smoke affects your body? Many will answer, “It causes lung cancer.” However, often overlooked, smoking affects almost every organ in the body, especially the cardiovascular system (stroke, hypertension, heart attack).
