Most people with the disease can lead normal, high-quality lives, despite their symptoms and the potential side effects of treatment. Lupus is a disease that has been chronicled since the days of Hippocrates. Though modern science has identified it as a chronic autoimmune disease, there is still no cure. In lupus, as in other autoimmune diseases, the […]
Sometimes kidney stones can be avoided, but several minimally invasive procedures are highly effective if they occur. Anyone who has ever had a kidney stone knows how awful it is,” says Dr. Paul K. Pietrow, a urologist with Premier Medical Group. “Many women say they’d rather experience the pain of childbirth than pass a stone.” Kidney stones are […]
Dr. Landanno specializes in Family Medicine and practices out of Premier’s Fishkill – Internal Medicine office. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY where he also completed his residency. Dr. Landanno specializes in comprehensive family care, including preventive medicine and treatment of acute illness and chronic medical conditions. He is a Fellow […]
Do You Have Interstitial Cystitis? You Are Not Alone! Are you struggling with bladder pain, urinary urgency, and urinary frequency? If so, you may be among the millions of women and men who have Interstitial Cystitis. Whether your healthcare provider has already diagnosed you with IC or you suspect that you or a loved one […]
Cholesterol isn’t just a topic for those over the age of 50. While the build-up of plaque within the arteries is a fairly common indication of the aging process, these consequences can be prevented earlier on in life therefore reducing the risk for heart disease, which causes 1 in 4 deaths in the United States […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic autoimmune and inflammatory disorder that can affect multiple joints, causing pain, stiffness and swelling and eventually cause damage and deformity. The goals of treatment are to reduce symptoms, slow progress of the disease and preserve joint health and integrity. Traditional management involves initiating therapy with disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) […]