Doctor Column
Part 1: The Remarkable Kidneys — How Do They Work To Keep Us Alive?
November 15, 2023
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
We take many things for granted when things are moving along smoothly. However, when things aren’t flowing normally, we become concerned. Why do I have a burning sensation on urination? Why is the color of the urine pink? Why do I have pain above my right hip and back? What’s causing my high blood pressure? My doctor told me I have a low red blood count..
Nosebleeds... Seven Steps You Can Take To Stop The Bleeding
November 5, 2023
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Nosebleeds are a common problem that can occur at «any time, in any place and in any season.» The gamut of nosebleeds can vary from a minor annoyance to a life-threatening hemorrhage. The vast majority of nosebleeds, also called epistaxis, stop spontaneously and do not require a visit to your doctor’s office or the Emergency Department (ED) of a hospital. There are things you can do at home, or outside of the home, to stop the bleeding.
Groundbreaking First Pill to Treat: “Postpartum Depression” — Zuranolone
October 25, 2023
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Welcoming a child into the family is usually a joyous occasion. But for one in eight women, per CDC, during pregnancy or soon after giving birth, that time is anything but joyous.
‘Ten Tips’ to Protect Yourself Against “Respi” — Respiratory Infections
October 15, 2023
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that influenza was associated with 10,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths in the United States during the 2021-2022 season. What’s noteworthy, is that these figures represent a remarkable decrease in hospitalizations and deaths due to influenza, when compared to the previous eight years in the U. S.
CDC Vaccine Update for the 2023 Fall and Winter “Respi” Season
October 5, 2023
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
From January to December 2022, COVID-19 was the primary or contributing cause of approximately 244,000 deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Psoriatic Arthritis Pictures of PsA
September 25, 2023
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis that causes joint swelling, pain and stiffness. It’s associated with psoriasis, a skin condition characterized by red, thick, itchy, scaly patches. Both inflammatory arthritis and psoriasis are an autoimmune disease, meaning the immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues leading to joint inflammation and skin lesions. Approximately eighty per cent of the time, psoriasis precedes the onset of arthritis. PsA can occur at any age, but most commonly presents in people between the ages of 30 and 50.
Prenatal Vitamins and Nutrition During Pregnancy
September 15, 2023
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Years ago, I was examining a young woman whom I had known since she was a teenager. She was happily employed as a social worker. “How are you doing? How’s the family?”
The ABCDs of Breast Density: What Is It? Could Dense Breast Tissue Increase the Risk of Cancer?
September 5, 2023
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Breast cancer is the second common cancer in the United States after skin cancer. It’s more common than lung, prostate, or colorectal cancers. It accounts for 14% of cancers in the U. S. with 300,900 new cases anticipated in 2023 according to the National Cancer Institute.
Bladder Cancer How the Type, Size, and Location of Bladder Cancer Influence Your Survival
August 25, 2023
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
In January of 2023, the American Cancer Society estimated there’ll be about 82,290 new cases of bladder cancer, and about 16,710 deaths from bladder cancer in the United States. Men are about three times more likely to be stricken by bladder cancer (BLCA) than women. A previous article discussed the symptoms, and diagnosis of bladder cancer. This article will discuss how grading and staging of the tumor predict your survival, and treatment.
Bladder Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis — Early Diagnosis is a Key to Survival
August 15, 2023
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Bladder cancer ranks as the fourth most common form of cancer among men, and sixth among women. Men get it three times more frequently compared to women, although women may be diagnosed when their cancer is at a more advanced stage. Smoking is the most significant risk factor for bladder cancer; and the presence of blood in the urine is a red alert, a danger sign, signaling doctors to rule out cancer as the underlying reason for this bloody finding.
