The IT Guy

by Barbara E. Magera Steve, a recent MIT graduate in computer science, came to see me because of ear congestion. He told me “I’m here because of allergies. Nothing I took worked.” After performing a complete history and physical examination, this 32 year old single male lived alone and landed a high-paying position at a […]

Rekindling Kindness at the Dog Shows

by Barbara E. Magera MD In the last two decades, social norms have changed. Mannerisms of respect and courtesy common to yester years are no longer routinely practiced today. In the dog show world, mutual respect and collegiality amongst exhibitors are the traditional norm. When poor sportsmanship is exhibited, this behavior is long remembered by […]

“The IT Guy”

by Barbara E. Magera, MDSteve, a recent MIT graduate in computer science, came to see me because of ear congestion.He told me, “I’m here because of allergies. Nothing I took worked.”After taking a complete history and physical examination, this 32 year old single male lived alone and landed a high-paying position at a computer software […]

Allergic Disease in Dogs

by Barbara E. Magera, MD Allergic disease in both humans and canines is increasing worldwide. Theories to explain the increase in IgE mediated allergic disease include genetic and environmental factors. Recent reports of canine and their human owner allergic to the same indoor allergens emphasizes the importance of indoor allergen exposure. In contrast to humans, […]

”Puppies”

Published date: August 31, 2024 by Barbara E. Magera In July, we added two puppies to our household. I flew to Europe to pick them up and bring them home. At four months old, these littermates were outstanding travelers on the ten hour trip. They remained quiet and calm inside their Sherpa bags tucked under […]