PrEP: False Sense of Security?
The Problems with PrEP In 1978, just before Spring Break, a classmate of mine informed me that he was starting himself on penicillin before traveling to Florida for
What Vaccinations Do I Need for Foreign Travel?
Vaccinations and Foreign Travel One question that has been asked, in light of the recent measles outbreak that we are seeing here in the United States lately, is what
Vaccines and the Fight Against Diseases: Measles, Mumps & More…
The Importance of Vaccines in the 21st-century With the most recent outbreak of measles in the Pacific Northwest - once again, the question about the necessity for childhood
Measles Outbreak: Vaccinate or Not Vaccinate?
Should You Vaccinate for Child for Measles, or Not Vaccinate? A Response to two Twitter questions: 1. @PuglieseMD what are your thoughts on the measles outbreak? 2. @childrenshealth @PuglieseMD is there
DNA Sequencing & Antibiotic Resistant Chronic Infections
DNA Sequencing: Extropalating Antibiotic Resistant Chronic Infections I have had a bunch of recent questions on social media in regards to DNA Sequencing and the important role I
HIV & Sleep Deprivation Correlation
The Correlation Between HIV & Insomnia Dr. Wayne AJ Giles, Director of the Division of Population Health for the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
When a MRSA Infection is Not MRSA
Rickettsia Infection vs. MRSA infection: A Misclassification Recently, a patient of mine came to the office for follow-up care after being seen over the prior weekend at an
HIV Care in the 21st Century – Going Beyond HAART
The Link Between HIV Care & Cardiovascular Risks There have been outstanding changes in the care of HIV since it was first described in 1980. Between the years 1980
Mosquitos & Ticks, Summer’s Enemy!
Summer Bugs, Memories You Don't Want to Take Home It's summer time! Time to get that gorgeous tan (with SPF of course), explore the outdoors, and plan those
DNA Sequencing: Can It Revolutionize Medicine?
DNA Sequencing Can Change Medicine DNA sequencing, in my opinion, will revolutionize how medicine approaches the challenges of chronic infections. Since the beginning of the 21st Century, many