November 20, 2017
When Peter McKay and his husband, Chris, brought home their daughter from the hospital, they were overjoyed.But two months after bringing Darcy to their Crown Heights apartment, she began to show signs of liver failure. Peter and Chris soon learned that their baby, Darcy, had a rare genetic disease called progressive intrahepatic cholestasis type 2, or PFIC2, which prevents liver cells from properly flushing out bile and forcing it into the bloodstream instead. If left untreated, doctors told... Read More
November 17, 2017
Learn more about Dr. Michael Sein, who specializes in rehabilitation medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, and our patient-centered approach to care.
November 10, 2017
The National Institutes of Health will fund neuro-oncologist Dr. Howard A. Fine's innovative research at Weill Cornell Medicine.
November 10, 2017
Dr. Sarah RutherfordWhen patients with follicular lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, participate in clinical trials, they are often required to undergo bone marrow biopsies at the beginning of the trial, as well as later on if they respond to the treatment being evaluated.But the information gathered during this process does not affect outcomes and may not be necessary, according to research conducted by Weill Cornell Medicine’s Dr.... Read More
November 9, 2017
We asked Kelly Trevino, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian for some ways that caregivers can better care for themselves while they care for the patient they love.
November 9, 2017
Dr. Jim Cheung knows about rhythm. When he's not treating patients with abnormal heartbeats, you may find him playing '80s New Wave on his electric guitar.
November 1, 2017
Living donation is a family affair for Brian and his wife Evette, who each donated a kidney to twin sons Alan and Brian.
October 26, 2017
A cancer diagnosis is a defining event in any person’s life. Dr. Brendon Stiles has dedicated his life to ensuring that this critical moment is as positive as possible for his patients.
October 23, 2017
Dr. Tanaka Dune’s parents instilled in her the importance of finding a purpose in life. As a urogynecologist, hers is helping women who have pelvic floor disorders and other ob/gyn-related issues.
October 18, 2017
[caption caption="The Lung Cancer Research Foundation recently elected Weill Cornell Medicine's Dr. Brendon M. Stiles as the new chair of its Board of Directors.LCRF is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting lung cancer research, the number one cause of cancer death worldwide, according to its website. The organization funds research for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of... Read More
