Patient Care Blog

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"It's Time We Step It Up"

Like many ordinary 12-year-olds, Anna Palmieri had an exciting summer full of family trips, camps, sleepovers with friends, and long, restful nights of sleep. She says it was the best summer she’s ever had, and not the least bit like any she’d known before. That’s because for her first 11 years she had suffered from debilitating nighttime seizures caused by epilepsy, and her parents had to monitor their daughter all night, every night – no sleepovers allowed. Today, thanks to Dr. Caitlin... Read More

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Optimize Your Nutrition After Weight-Loss Surgery

When it comes to losing weight, changes to your food and exercise routines are generally the first line of defense. But for some people with obesity—a BMI (body mass index) of 40 or higher—weight-loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, can be a life-saver.

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Dr. Rahul Sharma Honored with Advancing Emergency Care Award

Dr. Rahul Sharma, the Barbara and Stephen Friedman Professor and Chair of Emergency Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been recognized with the Advancing Emergency Care Award by the New York American College for Emergency Physicians (NY ACEP).This award, established in 2008, honors individuals who have significantly advanced emergency care in New York State. Dr. Sharma, a national leader in emergency medicine and telemedicine, is known for developing innovative care delivery models that... Read More

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Tips For Better Sleep During Summer Months

“When you wake up in the morning, the idea is to get sunlight as soon as you can,” says Dr. Daniel Barone, Associate Medical Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine and Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine. “So open those shades right away or even go outside. The morning sunlight tells us this is the time to be awake, and when the sun goes down it’s time to start winding down and prepare to sleep.

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Infographic: Summer Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids

Seasonal fruits and veggies keep your family eating healthy this summer and beyond.

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Podcast: Sciatica

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Daniel Pak discusses what patients should know about sciatica.

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Infographic: How to Prevent Lyme Disease

People can get Lyme disease from the bite of an infected tick. Symptoms include a rash, headache, fever and fatigue. Enjoy the outdoors while staying safe from deer ticks and Lyme disease with these tips for prevention.

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Melanin Matters: How Skin Cancer Affects People of Color

If you have black or brown skin, you have more melanin, or natural pigment, than people with white skin. Extra melanin provides protection from sun-related damage. This defense, however, isn’t perfect.

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Zero Stigma Day: Celebrating Advances in HIV Prevention and Treatment

July 21 is celebrated around the world as Zero HIV Stigma Day, increasing awareness and understanding of people living with HIV. With significant advances in prevention and available treatment options, we can begin addressing the stigma associated with the disease.

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First Foods for Your Baby: The Solid Truth

Transitioning your baby from breastmilk or formula to solid foods is a big milestone. Your baby gets to try new tastes and textures and feel more independent as they start to feed themselves. Knowing when it’s time to start trying solid foods and what’s best for your baby helps you and your little one navigate this new phase of life together.