Dr. Maggie’s Blog

Lupus Nephritis

Approximately 1.5 million Americans are living with Systemic Lupus erythematosus in the United States. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to produce proteins called autoantibodies to attack your own tissues and organs, including kidneys. It is one of the most serious complications of lupus. It is estimated by the Lupus Foundation Read More…


KAWASAKI DISEASE

The one thing that we all really know about COVID19 is that this novel virus keeps evolving and is showing the world new things every week.Recently, 64 children in NYS and other children in Europe and the US have now been affected with a new inflammatory syndrome.Up to now, we haven’t heard kids being largely Read More…


What Will Work For COVID-19?

There are so many experimental treatments out there being investigated for COVID-19.  We have already heard about Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine which has received so much attention these past months. The FDA has now issued warnings of irregular heart rhythms with this drug. 🦠NYC hospitals are now studying the efficacy of Famotidine, a medication for acid reflux. Read More…


Arthritis Awareness

Arthritis Myth’s Answered Consulting a doctor and really asking about the myths and truth behind any medical diagnosis, fear or curiosity is so important to make sure you are doing all you can to keep your health in order!⁠  MYTH: Supplements like Glucosamine and chondroitin work for all types of arthritis. TRUTH: Glucosamine can benefit Read More…


#CallYourDoctorFirst

During this pandemic, many medical offices and healthcare organizations have changed to telemedicine to continue treating patients while limiting ER and hospital visits and protecting the healthcare workers and critically ill patients.  Also, patients with autoimmune diseases already have a weakened immune system from their condition and the medications they are taking. For Rheumatology, most Read More…


Gut Health

We are all talking about our immune systems and how to boost our health. It is crucial to have a healthy interaction between the gut and the immune system. When your gut health is good, you’re less likely to experience damaging inflammation and lapses in immunity.⁠ Imbalances in the gut microbiome may result in a Read More…