DR. ANTHONY PHILLIP BUCOLO JR., M.D.

LITTLE ROCK, AR

Research Active
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology NPI registered 21+ years 4 publications 1981 – 2019 NPI: 1497752638
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology
PregnancyMagnetic Resonance ImagingTranscriptomeLongitudinal StudiesDiagnosis, DifferentialEnvironmental ExposureItalyPlacentaPregnancy OutcomeHodgkin DiseaseFetal DevelopmentFetal BloodInfant HealthHazardous Waste SitesEpidural Neoplasms

Practice Location

10001 LILE DR
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205-6217

Phone: (501) 552-6100

What does ANTHONY BUCOLO research?

Dr. Bucolo studies the interplay between environmental toxins and maternal health, particularly how pollution affects pregnant women and their infants. He is leading a significant project in southern Italy, tracking around 800 pregnant women to gather data on their health and exposure to pollutants. This research aims to uncover the links between environmental factors and pregnancy complications, ultimately leading to better outcomes for mothers and babies. Additionally, he investigates the consequences of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients, specifically looking at how treatment can influence the risk of developing leukemia later on.

Key findings

  • In a study involving pregnant women from southern Italy, researchers aim to track 800 women to assess health impacts associated with pollution exposure.
  • In his 1981 study on breast cancer patients, 2 out of 3 patients who developed leukemia showed abnormal bone marrow cells after chemotherapy, indicating a potential early warning sign.
  • Of the 17 breast cancer patients who did not develop leukemia, none exhibited early chromosomal abnormalities in their bone marrow.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Bucolo study the effects of pollution on pregnancy?
Yes, he studies how environmental pollution impacts the health of pregnant women and their babies.
What treatments has Dr. Bucolo researched in relation to breast cancer?
He researches the short- and long-term effects of chemotherapy on breast cancer patients, including the risk of developing leukemia.
Is Dr. Bucolo's work relevant to me if I am pregnant and living near a polluted area?
Yes, his research specifically aims to understand and improve health outcomes for pregnant women in polluted environments.

Publications in plain English

Three contaminated sites in southern Italy. The Neonatal Environment and Health Outcomes cohort: protocol for a longitudinal birth cohort study.

2019

BMJ open

Ruggieri S, Drago G, Colombo P, Alesci A, Augello P +12 more

Plain English
This study looked at how pollution affects pregnant women and their babies in three highly contaminated areas of southern Italy. Researchers plan to track about 800 pregnant women, collecting data on their health and the levels of environmental toxins in their blood and placentas. The findings are important because understanding how these pollutants impact pregnancy and infant health can lead to better health outcomes for future generations. Who this helps: This helps pregnant women and their babies living in polluted areas.

PubMed

Radiological case of the month. Hodgkin's lymphoma.

1990

The Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society

Nokes SR, Henry GM, Bucolo A, Harshfield DL

PubMed

Techniques and results in the irradiation of recurrences, macroscopic residues, and primary inoperable tumors in rectal cancer.

1986

Rays

De Renzis C, Gaeta M, Frosina P, Bucolo A, Raffaele L

PubMed

Cytogenetic studies of bone marrow in breast cancer patients after adjuvant chemotherapy.

1981

Cancer

Nowell P, Glick JH, Bucolo A, Finan J, Creech R

Plain English
This study looked at the bone marrow of breast cancer patients who had received chemotherapy, focusing on three patients who later developed a type of leukemia. Among those three, two had abnormal cells in their bone marrow, while 17 other patients who did not develop leukemia showed no signs of chromosome issues. This research is important because it indicates that while some patients may later develop leukemia after chemotherapy, most do not show early warning signs in their bone marrow. Who this helps: This helps patients who have undergone chemotherapy and their doctors in recognizing potential risks.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Silvia Ruggieri Gaspare Drago Paolo Colombo Alessio Alesci Pasquale Augello Alessandro Bisbano Patrizia Dattoli Raffaella De Sole Valentina La Runa Angela Lopez

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