Doctor Column
The Cough Reflex — “Gatekeeper” of the lungs
December 6, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Coughing is a common, somewhat perplexing complaint with a variety of causes. It’s a symptom — not a disease. Coughing can be a reaction to “cold air” or it can make the clinician suspicious of cancer. It can appear to be the only presenting symptom or in association with illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis.
Hearing Loss and Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
November 21, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Have you ever notice people in the theater or in some other venue lining up to rent a listening device to improve their hearing? Some are wearing hearing aids, others are not. What are these listening devices? Why do people with hearing aids need them?
Hearing Aids in Children and Adults
November 14, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Individuals at times complain: “People mumble all the time. They don’t speak up.” Or they might say, “I can hear you, but I can’t get a grip on the words.” Adults can voice their disappointments but small children are dependent on alert parents and physicians to recognize their loss of hearing.
How To Keep A Picky Child Healthy
October 13, 2015
Natalie W. Geary, MD
Some children will eat everything put in front of them, while others have a more selective palate. But what do you do when your child’s meals are so limited that they lack variety and color? You may have tried making things into cute and funny shapes and still these foods have been rejected. Here are some adjustments you can make to simple meals so that you know your child is getting as many nutrients as possible.
Vitamin D
October 5, 2015
Natalie W. Geary, MD
The American Academy of Pediatrics has doubled the recommended daily dose of vitamin D for children and teens up to 400 units per day, which is equivalent to drinking four cups of milk.
Toys That Are Safe For Your Child and the Environment
October 1, 2015
Natalie W. Geary, MD
Part of my integrative pediatric practice is to sort out ways in which the environment effects children and helping to sort out diagnoses of learning disorders and behavior disorders in the context of dietary and environmental toxins.
The Facts About Carbohydrates
October 1, 2015
Natalie W. Geary, MD
Carbohydrates have gotten a bad wrap lately. But, actually they are a necessary and important part of your child’s diet. There really is no solid evidence to support the value of low-carb diets, especially for growing children and young adults.
Sore throat ‘Strep’ throat — when Gargling salt water is not enough
September 28, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
A sore throat can be more than a throat that hurts. It can vary from mild to severe, from viral to bacterial and the consequences range from insignificant to life changing. Testing for strep can make all the difference.
Balloon sinuplasty — Balloon sinus dilatation
September 21, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Medical advances over the past several decades have been remarkable. In the mid 1980’s, a revolution changed the way surgeons treated sinus disease. At that time, it was common practice to cut the skin of the face or the tissue above the upper teeth to gain access to sinus disease.
HIMSS Analytics: Slight Uptick in Telemedicine Adoption Rates
September 16, 2015
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
There has been a slight uptick in telemedicine adoption in 2015 among healthcare providers, according to an updated telemedicine study from HIMSS Analytics.
