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 […]
Month: August 2025
Breeding a Healthier Cavalier
by Barbara E. Magera, MD My passion and commitment is to improve the health of the Cavalier breed. Without bragging, my Cavaliers have won many ribbons and accolades in the US and internationally; however, many succumbed at an early age to heart disease. As a physician, I understand the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. […]
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 […]
My Boy Braxton
by Barbara E. Magera My lovable little boy Who brings me so much joy With ribbons, titles and wins For your performance in the ring Fetch and retrieve was your favorite game Until arthritis left us both quite lame Still we played with fervor and passion Knowing well our time was rationed Among the pack […]
“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, […]
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