Compassion In Medicine
Recently, a Harvard-led study published in Science reported that an AI model outperformed two attending physicians in diagnosing real emergency room cases at the initial triage stage. In that study,
Caution Is Not Panic
When WSB News asked me whether passengers tied to the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak should be isolated, I answered yes. Not because I believed the public faced an imminent pandemic,
Update on My Patient
Recently I wrote about a new patient who had multiple complaints about her sinuses only to be dismissed by other clinicians suggesting that her problems were related to anxiety and
Celebrating a Thirty-Year Anniversary: How Far We’ve Come in HIV Care
This past week, I had the honor of celebrating a remarkable thirty-year anniversary, and I am proud to share it with you. Thirty years ago, a couple walked into my
When it Comes to Chronic Sinusitis Always Listen to the Patient
Recently I had a patient come to me with a very complex chronic sinusitis (CRS) history. To make matters worse, the last two visits to her ENT and PCP these
Emphysematous Changes in the Lungs of Nonsmokers
Recently I have seen three patients with emphysematous changes in the lungs that are nonsmokers. All three have presented with a chronic cough and recurrent sinusitis, but have no history
Chronic UTIs, Crohn’s Disease, and the Grain-Free Diet Connection
A patient came to me several years ago with a history of chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs). Her case was a bit unusual because, theoretically, she should not have UTIs
Topical Medicated Rinse for Targeted Chronic Sinusitis Therapy
Recently, I treated a patient with recurrent Pseudomonas aeruginosa sinusitis with intravenous (IV) meropenem after he had failed oral Levaquin. The patient had underlying reflux, GERD, which was being
Post-COVID Syndrome and Chronic Conditions: The Overlooked Connection to Sinus Health
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new health crisis has emerged—Post-COVID syndrome. It afflicts a large number of people, presenting as a group of persistent symptoms for several
Unmasking Mold Exposure: Health Risks, Symptoms, and Steps for a Mold-Free Home
Exposure to mold is not limited to discomfort in the household. It is a health risk that many have come to ignore; however it has great implications on one's health.