Nasal Polyps 101
Nasal Polyps & Chronic Sinusitis Nasal polyps are all to familiar to those allergy sufferers. Polyps develop in the sinus cavities due to chronic inflammation. This inflammation develops abnormal growth or fluid filled sacs resembling a peeled grape. Besides being
The Benefits of Eating Gluten-Free
Understanding A Gluten-Free Diet By Dr. Andrew Pugliese Recently, Consumer Reports had an article about who benefits from a gluten-free diet and the concerns for those who believe a gluten-free diet will help them. The article is well written but I
Managing a New Type of Patient
Treating the Body as a Whole by Dr. Andrew Pugliese In the past half-century or so, medicine has changed the complexity of the human population as it has never been seen in the past. Think about it, there are people
Healthcare in America
The Real Story About American Healthcare For many years the American healthcare system has been under fire for not only being the most expensive worldwide, but, also, sub-par when compared to other healthcare systems - especially those in Europe. Critics have always pointed to the European
Sleep Deprivation & Its Affect On Our Population
How does Sleep Deprivation affect society? I was recently featured in a report focused on sleep deprivation in the general population and I thought is was very good so I wanted to share. My section is titled "Why Diagnosis is Imperative
Evolution of Antibiotics And Biofilm
Biofilm, Antibiotics, and Evolution by Dr. Andrew Pugliese The antibiotic era is approximately sixty years old, and in that time period, we have seen the demand for more advanced antibiotics to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Understanding Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Tools to Create a Better Diagnosis for Prostatitis Chronic prostatitis is divided into two major categories; chronic bacterial prostatitis and chronic non-bacterial prostatitis. According to the literature, chronic bacterial prostatitis is a rare condition, and that bacteria is found
Sleep Apnea: A Case Sleeping Beauty
A Nineteen Year Old Ballerina with Sleep Apnea: An Unusual Presentation by Dr. Andrew Pugliese Introduction For nearly twenty years there has been an association between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CSF) and Epstein Barr virus (EBV) titers; however, the clinical significance