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Anne Jablonski, DNP, FNP-C, presents “A Quick Guide to Common Anti-Obesity Medications”

On February 23, Anne Jablonski, DNP, FNP-C, presented a health education seminar entitled, “A Quick Guide to Common Anti-Obesity Medications” at the Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center.This health education seminar introduced weight loss medications and answered the most common questions surrounding them.Anne Jablonski, DNP, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner specializing in endocrinology, diabetes metabolism, and weight management at Weill Cornell Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Nursing at... Read More

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Cancer Rehabilitation: Helping You Feel More Like You

Learn what cancer rehabilitation is, what cancer side effects it helps manage and how an individualized program can improve your function and quality of life.

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Treating Myofascial Pain: Relief Is Available

Learn about recognizing symptoms, diagnosing, and treating myofascial pain. With the proper treatment, you can overcome the pain and return to your life.

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Advances in Managing Mismatch Repair-Deficient Colon Cancer and Lynch Syndrome

Mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) colon cancer, also known as microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H), is a biologically distinct form of colorectal cancer caused by mutations in some of the genes that are involved in correcting mistakes made when DNA is copied in a cell. This type of colon cancer is highly responsive to treatment with immunotherapy, which has reshaped how clinicians’ approach care, leading to major advances across both early-stage and metastatic disease.

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Liquid Biopsies: A New Way to Learn About Cancer From a Blood Sample

Liquid biopsies are changing how doctors learn about cancer. Instead of taking a tissue sample from a tumor, a liquid biopsy uses a simple blood draw to gather clues about what’s happening inside the body.

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Is it the Winter Blahs or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

SAD is a type of depression that often occurs during the late fall and throughout the winter months. The disorder goes beyond the usual blahs. Women and residents of northeastern states are at higher risk of developing symptoms than those living in other parts of the country.

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Vodcast: Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

In this Back to Health episode, Dr. Philip Petrou discusses radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a cutting-edge treatment for chronic pain.

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Advancing Health Equity Through Community-Centered Research

In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Ro-Jay Reid from the Division of General Internal Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine shared how his work is transforming our understanding of healthy aging, especially for communities historically impacted by health disparities. His commitment began with early experiences that showed how deeply social conditions shape longterm health.

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Infographic: How to Eat With Your Heart in Mind

Your heart works tirelessly for you every day. Support it by being mindful of not only what you eat, but also how you eat.

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Shoveling Snow Can Be Hazardous to Your Cardiac Health

Dr. Senturia names some of the usual suspects—male gender, older age, a sedentary lifestyle and smoking—as reasons to avoid shoveling snow. Another strong cardiac risk factor is a family history of heart disease.