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 to 1995, we had very little to offer patients except for
Diet and Health in the 21st Century
Importance of Proper Diet for Your Health The other day I saw a great quote, “Ignore your #health and it will leave.” Mind you, I first read this while lying on my back doing leg lifts at Fitness Firm, the
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 family vacations! When participating in these adventures and outdoor activities, it
Struggles with Chronic Sinus Infections – Patient Testimonial
In the early 70’s, I did a tour of duty during the Vietnam War lasting 14-months. Four months into my tour, I developed significant sinus issues (they said I had a “fungal infection” – didn’t know that was possible) that
Can A Gluten-Free Diet Reduce Sinusitis?
A Look at a Gluten-Free Diet for Sinusitis Suffers Can chronic sinusitis improve on a Gluten-free diet? First of all, for many people, gluten not only causes gastrointestinal distress, but it has been shown to cause an increase in
Overuse of Antibiotics Can Cause Infection
Understanding the Risks Behind an Infection is so Critical How a Kluyvera ascorbata UTI was Developed by Dr. Andrew Pugliese Several weeks back an OB/GYN colleague called me about one of her patients with a very unique problem. She saw
The Role of Fungus in Sinus Infections
Interaction Between Fungus & Bacteria A Case of Scedosporium apiospermum by Dr. Andrew Pugliese A 64 year old otherwise healthy woman underwent a nasal septoplasty in April of this year and soon afterward developed a hematoma that progressed to an abscess.
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 of us have become aware that there is a correlation between