December 16, 2020
The Integrative Health and Wellbeing Program at NewYork-Presbyterian, in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine, offers customized, evidence-based care to patients who may not find relief in a more “typical” medical setting, explains Jillian Cohen, MD, fellowship director, clinical fellowship in Integrative Medicine and assistant professor of medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine. Here Dr. Cohen discusses how WCM’s integrative healthcare options to promote overall wellbeing.
December 15, 2020
Information about the Covid-19 vaccine is developing, and we will update you as it becomes available. Here are some answers to initial questions about the vaccine.
December 14, 2020
Neel Mehta M.D discusses the myriad of minimally invasive spine treatments for spinal stenosis. He shares fascinating information on the Vertiflex Superion treatment for spinal stenosis that is available for patients at Weill Cornell Medicine.
December 10, 2020
As the winter holidays near, many people may be grappling with how, if at all, to be with family this year. Some may experience emotional struggles to overcome the mixed feelings that may come with not being able to be with family and friends because of the pandemic. Stephanie Rohrig, Ph.D., is an assistant attending psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and instructor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM). Here Dr. Rohrig explores some helpful... Read More
December 9, 2020
Even a tough guy needs his sleep. Tony Darrow, an actor and Weill Cornell Medicine patient, knows all about it. Throughout his career, Tony has played on-screen mobsters. He played Sonny Bunz in the movie “Goodfellas” and Larry Boy Barese in the HBO hit, “The Sopranos.”
December 8, 2020
One of the most effective and essential diagnostic tools an otolaryngologist has to examine patients suffering from hoarseness is the laryngoscopy—in shorthand, “scoping.” Sometimes patients express anxiety about the procedure. Lucian Sulica, MD, director of the Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, explains what patients really need to know about laryngoscopy.
December 7, 2020
Amy Skaria M.D. discusses early sport specialization and its effect on kids. She shares important information for parents on some of the potential drawbacks of specializing and how sport specific training can predispose a child to chronic overuse injuries.
December 3, 2020
Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week--from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7--is an opportunity to better understand the varied impact these autoimmune diseases can have on the more than one million Americans who suffer from them.
December 2, 2020
Navigating pregnancy and childbirth for the first time is challenging enough. The backdrop of COVID-19 makes it downright adventurous. Fortunately for Jordan Harman and Annabelle Evans, they’re no strangers to adventure, medical or otherwise.
December 1, 2020
The medical community has made tremendous strides in testing, treatment, and quality of life for patients living with HIV/AIDS since the first World AIDS Day was observed on Dec. 1, 1988.
