June 20, 2022
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Christine Salvatore M.D. and Sallie Permar M.D., Ph.D. discuss congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV).
June 16, 2022
What you need about sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited condition that affects the red blood cells.
When a person has SCD, their red blood cells are shaped like the letter “C” and are sticky and hard. Sickle cells can become stuck in blood vessels and they have a shorter lifespan than healthy cells, causing a shortage of red blood cells in the body.
June 15, 2022
Gone are the days when a woman was labeled “barren” when she failed to get pregnant within the first year or two of marriage. And gone is the time when she and her partner were forced to accept a future of permanent infertility. Times have changed, and so have couples’ options, says Dr. Steven Spandorfer, a reproductive medicine specialist and Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine at... Read More
June 14, 2022
As an expectant mom, you want to keep yourself and your baby healthy. You especially want to protect against birth defects, which starts with regular prenatal care, says Georges Sylvestre, M.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. “The ideal time to seek prenatal care is before you become pregnant,” Dr. Sylvestre says.
June 13, 2022
In this episode of Back to Health, Larissa Rodriguez, M.D. discusses what patients should know about female pelvic medicine & options for reconstructive surgery.
June 10, 2022
As we all agree, we are in a challenging time in which the COVID-19 pandemic has strained the health system in ways never before seen. Due to the unprecedented increased demand, our entire team continues to work harder and longer to meet and exceed your healthcare needs. We wanted to share some important information with you that will allow us to optimize your health care delivery while sustainably continuing to address the challenges we are facing.
June 10, 2022
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, may evoke certain stigmas and associations, but when used in medicine, marijuana is a highly regulated botanical. If prescribed under proper guidance, medical marijuana can often be a helpful tool in cancer symptom management, from nausea and lack of appetite to chronic pain and beyond. Multidisciplinary cancer care teams can offer knowledge and support in navigating state-by-state legislation and prescription logistics, as well as in determining if this... Read More
June 9, 2022
The term “dysphagia” may be unfamiliar to most of us, but its symptoms are all too real if you experience it. The word simply means “difficulty swallowing.” During June—Dysphagia Awareness Month—we have an opportunity to learn about a process we all take for granted, and what can go wrong with this most seemingly natural of functions.
June 8, 2022
As we shed our winter coats for summer swimsuits, it’s good to take a moment and consider your risk of skin cancer. Weill Cornell Medicine wants to make sure you know what to look out for when it comes to skin cancer.
June 7, 2022
For opera singers, Broadway performers and public speakers, the voice is a professional asset, comparable to a surgeon’s hands or a pilot’s vision. But most of us tend to take our voices for granted—unless something goes wrong. During the long months of the pandemic, some people have developed vocal problems related to the heavy use of Zoom and other remote meeting platforms.
