November 16, 2020
Randy Longman M.D., Ph.D., and Dana Lukin MD, Ph.D., FACG discuss Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The panel discussion highlights the main risk factors, the first signs and symptoms, the triggers that can cause flare-ups, and the latest exciting medical advances in the treatment of IBD.
November 13, 2020
Lung cancer is one of the world’s most common and deadliest cancers, making public education regarding its risk factors, symptoms and screening recommendations a top priority.The collective hope is that raising lung cancer awareness may increase the likelihood of early detection in more patients, as well as garner support and funding for lung cancer research. Raising awareness and funds has the potential to ultimately improve outcomes for the disease.“Lung cancer has decreased in terms of... Read More
November 12, 2020
As we continue navigating our lives in the era of COVID-19, it is important we also consider how to take care of our lungs to prevent other non-cancer pulmonary (lung) illnesses.
November 11, 2020
Although the virus that causes COVID-19 poses unique challenges because of contagion, starting with basic caretaking support is good first step.
November 10, 2020
Even in a pandemic of unknowns, it is known that people who have diabetes face greater risks if they contract the virus that causes COVID-19. “Patients with diabetes mellitus may be at risk of suffering more severe complications, prolonged hospitalizations, greater mortality, and increased recovery time after they’re discharged from the hospital,” explains Gwendolyne Anyanate Jack, MD... Read More
November 9, 2020
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Emily Coppedge N.P. discusses The Pediatric Diabetes Program at Weill Cornell Medicine. She shares tips for parents on catching the symptoms of early-onset diabetes in kids and offers guidance on how to make healthy choices for the whole family to help their children thrive.
November 5, 2020
Some of Weill Cornell Medicine’s top experts from the departments of pathology, disease and disaster preparedness, and population and health sciences discuss the current state of testing for the virus that causes COVID-19 in this Insight Webinar, called “The Perfect Score: COVID Testing and a Flattened Curve.”
November 4, 2020
What do patients with liver disease need to know about their risk of contracting the virus that causes COVID-19, and about the continuity of care at Weill Cornell Medicine? Emily Schonfeld, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Weill Cornell Medical Center, and transplant hepatologist Arun Jesudian, MD, explain what patients with liver disease need
November 3, 2020
In the United States, the incidence of pancreatic cancer generally peaks between the ages of 65 to 69 for men, and between the ages of 75 and 79 for women. Pancreatic cancer is rare before the age of 45; is slightly more common in men than in women, and also slightly more common in black patients than in white patients.
November 2, 2020
Health and Human Service's Administration for Community Living is pleased to announce the sixth Full Council Meeting of the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council on November 18, 2021, 12:30 - 4:30PM ET. The agenda for the meeting will be posted on the RAISE webpage prior to the meeting.
