Over the past year, news reports have called attention to the growing global health concern caused by the Zika virus. In 2015, the virus appeared in Brazil and has rapidly spread through much of Central and South America. The mosquito-borne virus was first discovered in 1947, in the Zika Forest of Uganda. “For most people, Zika […]
As part of its commitment to patient-centered care, the Poughkeepsie office of Premier Medical Group’s Urology Division has instituted Same-Day Care Appointments (SDCA). Current or new patients can now call us in the morning and arrange an appointment with one of the practice’s urology trained Nurse Practitioners before end of day. Patients have been making use of SDCA for both urgent and […]
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 […]