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)
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 Spring Break. This was in order to prevent him from getting
Why Do Sinus Infections Smell Bad?
Explaining the Smell Caused by Sinus Infections In my career of dealing with patients that have chronic sinusitis (CRS), many have commented on the constant foul smell they experience when they have an active sinus infection. Descriptive terms that