Ask the DOC Poison admin July 25, 2024 By Peter Galvin, MD There are three plants, namely poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, that are frequently the cause of Read More
Ask the DOC Strep Throat admin July 18, 2024 By Peter Galvin, MD Strep throat is an infection of the throat caused by Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria (Group A Streptococcus). It is Read More
Ask the DOC Lupus admin July 11, 2024 By Peter Galvin, MD Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or just lupus) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and immune-related Read More
Ask the DOC ABC and D? admin July 3, 2024 By Peter Galvin, MD Most people have heard of hepatitis viruses A, B, and C, but did you know there is a Read More
Ask the DOC Flat Head Syndrome admin June 27, 2024 By Peter Galvin, MD The cranial or skull bones of infants are soft and have gaps, called fontanelles, that do not fully Read More
Ask the DOC Now Hear This admin June 20, 2024 By Peter Galvin, MD Age-related declines in hearing gradually affect every person during life. A person’s ability to hear depends on Read More
Ask the DOC Bad Moon Rising admin June 13, 2024 By Peter Galvin, MD Cushing syndrome is caused by persistently high levels of a hormone/steroid called cortisol. It can be due Read More
Ask the DOC Childhood Leukemia admin June 6, 2024 By Peter Galvin, MD Leukemia, a word that comes from Greek meaning “white blood,” is the most common form of cancer in Read More
Ask the DOC Skeeter Syndrome admin May 29, 2024 By Peter Galvin, MD Ever heard of Skeeter Syndrome? Don’t feel bad, neither did I. But when I came across a Read More
Ask the DOC Eye Drops admin May 23, 2024 By Peter Galvin, MD There are many types of over the counter (OTC) eye drops available to treat various eye conditions, for Read More