Patient Care Blog

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As Fires Rage in the Northeast, Here’s How to Breathe Easier

On November 18, a drought warning was issued for New York City, with city agencies doing their utmost to conserve water and protect water supplies. As well, residents have been urged to reduce their water usage by taking shorter showers and turning off the faucet when brushing their teeth, among other measures. The Governor of New Jersey declared a drought warning a few days earlier.

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Infographic: Healthy Skin Starts Today

November is National Healthy Skin Month. Take this opportunity to give your skin some love.

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Premature Birth: Causes, Complications and Care

Premature births come with potential complications. Learn more about our multidisciplinary approach to care that helps preemies have a strong start.

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Infographic: Thriving During SAD Season

If winter’s short days and overcast skies get you down, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The American Psychiatric Association estimates that 1 in 20 American adults experience this winter-based depression. Here’s how to make it to brighter days.

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Yes, You Need This Pancreatic Cancer Primer

Unlike breast, prostate and skin cancer, pancreatic cancer doesn’t get a lot of press. Here’s what you should know about this often silent disease.

Psoriatic Disease and MASLD: What Is the Connection?

Hello. I'm Dr Danielle Brandman. I'm the medical director of liver transplantation at NewYork-Presbyterian | Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Today I'll be discussing fatty liver, which we now call ... Read More

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Could It Be Diabetes? If So, What Now?

November is American Diabetes Month. What should you do? Take this time to learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of diabetes.

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Beyond Seizures: Detecting and Managing Epilepsy

Seizures are one of the most common symptoms of epilepsy. How is epilepsy diagnosed, and how can you manage it? Read on to find out.

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Podcast: Botox Treatment for Headaches and Migraine

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Tiffany Lin discusses what patients should know about Botox treatment for headaches and migraine.

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Sports-Related Injuries: An Emergency Medicine Doctor’s Perspective

From young children to teens, young adults and weekend sports enthusiasts of every age, “we treat a wide variety of injured patients in the Emergency Department (ED),” says Dr. Justine Ko, Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Assistant Attending Physician at Weill Cornell Medicine.