Patient Care Blog

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Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence

The Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation program at Weill Cornell Medicine celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Groundbreaking Study Finds 4 Subtypes of Depression Based on Brain Scans

Depression can be grouped into four different subtypes based on distinct patterns of abnormal connectivity in the brain, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine’s Dr. Conor Liston.

Precision Medicine Offers Hope for the Future of Cancer Treatment

Precision medicine, which uses a tumor's genetic makeup to provide more targeted therapy, could be the future of medicine.

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Overcoming Cancer: The Importance of a Strong Support Network

The support of family and friends is critical after a cancer diagnosis and during treatment. Here are a few ways you can help if a loved one is diagnosed with the disease.

WCM Opens New Comprehensive Spine Center

Weill Cornell Medicine has a new facility dedicated to helping patients with back pain. The Center for Comprehensive Spine Care recently opened at 240 E. 59th Street (at Second Avenue).Under the leadership of Drs. Roger Härtl, Neel Mehta, Bridget Carey, and Jaspal "Ricky" Singh, the center offers highly skilled treatment for spinal conditions in a state-of-the-art location. Over 15 physicians from Pain Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology and Neurological Surgery focus on providing a... Read More

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WCM's Sean Parker Institute for the Voice Opens New Offices

The new clinical offices of the Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, directed by Dr. Lucian Sulica, have opened at 240 East 59th Street (at Second Avenue). The institute, part of the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, offers expert diagnosis and sophisticated, effective treatment for patients with... Read More

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A Spoonful of Sugar Keeps Your Doctor Busy

Americans consume far too much added sugar, and outdated nutrition labels aren’t helping. The result? Poor dietary health and a high incidence of disease.

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Dad Raises Money to Fight Rare Pediatric Cancer and Support WCM's Search for a Cure

For the past eight years, a father has helped Weill Cornell Medicine in the fight against a rare brain tumor that killed his son.

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Volunteer Makeup Artists Pamper Weill Cornell Medicine Cancer Patients

A group of volunteer makeup artists are pampering Weill Cornell Medicine cancer patients to help them cope with the physical and emotional side effects of chemotherapy.

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Dear Science: Is listening with ear buds bad for your ears?

I just got a new iPhone and can't decide what kind of headphones I should be using. I read somewhere that ear buds are worse for you than headphones that fit over your ear.