Hydroxychloroquine and Covid-19
Can you use Hydroxychloroquine to combat Covid-19? Since the end of last week there has been a lot of mention about using hydroxychloroquine in the use of combating Covid-19. The question that is being asked is, why is a drug initially
Obesity-Related Chronic Infections
For the past several years, I have been taking care of a patient who was morbidly obese. Due to the obesity, the patient had severe sleep apnea, mostly due to a very short, thick neck. The patient’s body habitus made her
Managing Multiple Medical Problems
This article was previously published in the IDF Advocate. Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PI) can be difficult for many, but it also may only be one of several diseases that they are trying to manage simultaneously. Over the past decade, people
Interstitial Cystitis and Embedded Urinary Tract Infections Testimonial
Kiley's Story Dr. Pugliese, As per your request, I’m sharing my story with you in hopes that this will reach someone that is suffering like I was. I’ll never be able to fully tell you how grateful I am
Immune Deficiency Testimonial
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - A Classic Case of CORE Syndrome My name is Trena. I am an intuitive abstract artist, a health and creative mindset coach and a marketing coordinator for a large hospital system in metro Atlanta.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - A Classic Case of CORE Syndrome Recently I saw a patient who I have not seen for several months. The patient had refractory chronic sinusitis with recurrent bronchitis for several years. She had been
What is Chronic Care Management? How Will it Improve Care?
The Future of Chronic Care Management By: Ellen Price, BS, CCM, PSGT Healthcare has swiftly changed from something that seemingly should be easy to navigate, to a series of hurdles to clear, and hoops to jump through for both
Lyme Disease: Cascade of Prevention
Preventing Lyme Disease By: Ariana Nunez and Alex Pugliese Reduce “Deer Tick” Population Avoid Wooded and High Grass Areas Wear Appropriate Clothing in Wooded Area (long sleeves and pants) Use EPA Recommended Insect Repellants (e.g. DEET)