Announcements
Know the Latest in Periodontal Disease Treatment
Doctors of the USA welcomes Dariya Wright, RDH, BSDH, a dental hygienist, to talk about the great success in treating periodontal disease nowadays. She will share with us the newest technology that they currently use in dealing with periodontal patients. Listen to the show live or archived on or … [Read More...]
News Bites
Are Flu Vaccinations Really Needed?
The flu is one of those things that most people dread having; after all, it’s inconvenient and uncomfortable at best, and if you have a compromised immune system, getting a simple case of the flu can be disastrous. Given this, it’s not surprising that getting flu shots is mostly on … [Read More...]
Doctors vs. Nurses?
In the world of medical care, there was always been a schism when it comes to views towards doctors and nurses. People tend to hold a more “romantic” view of doctors – loftier, and harder to reach- compared to a more “practical” view towards nurses, who are seen as more reachable and … [Read More...]
Keeping An Eye on Your Surgery
Women who have had pelvic organ prolapsed repair had better keep an eye on their surgery. According to a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association that focused on long-term follow-up of pelvic organ prolapse repairs reveals that over time, the chances of the surgery … [Read More...]
Even now, Agent Orange Continues to Cause Suffering
Those who have survived the Vietnam War are probably familiar with Agent Orange. Agent Orange is the codename for a herbicide that was used in the war by the United States as a chemical weapon. The army found that the particular combination of herbicides and defoliants could be used to create a … [Read More...]
Taking Care when Taking Allopurinol
If you are suffering from gout and hyperuricemia, chances are that you would be familiar with allopurinol. Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor which has long been used to treat the illnesses above. In the past, allopurinol has been linked with severe cutaneous adverse reactions … [Read More...]
Meet The Doctors
Doctors vs. Nurses?
In the world of medical care, there was always been a schism when it comes to views towards doctors and nurses. People tend to hold a more “romantic” view of doctors – loftier, and harder to reach- compared to a more “practical” view towards nurses, who are seen as more reachable and … [Read More...]
10 Questions with: Karyn Capozzo RD, LD, CDE
1. Where are you originally from? Detroit, Michigan. 2. How long have you been in SW FL? We moved here when I was an infant, so over 40 years. Leaving for the years during my college and internship. 3. How did you become interested in dietetics? I fell into the world of dietetics. I was … [Read More...]
10 Questions with: Dr. Mary Kay Peterson
Where are you originally from? Cleveland, Ohio How long have you been in SW FL? Since 1999. How did you decide to go to medical school? In high school, I worked as a nurse’s aide. It was then that I realized I had a gift and a passion for helping others. Where did you go to undergrad, med … [Read More...]
10 Questions with: Dr. Peter J. Curcione
Where are you originally from? Michigan How long have you been in SW FL? Since 1997 How did you decide to go to Medical School? The possibilility of helping people in a significantly way was very intriguing to me. So I knew health care was my first calling. My love of sports and sports … [Read More...]
10 Questions with: Dr Melanie Pugh
1.Where are you originally from and how long have you been in SW Florida? “I am originally from Kentucky and I moved here eight years ago.” 2. Why did you decide to go to Dental School? “Because I always had an interest in dentistry and I really liked going to the … [Read More...]