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Anesthetics Interact Directly with Proteins, Study Finds

  Dr. Hugh Hemmings Jr., M.D., Ph.D. Orthopedics This Week, a publication for professionals in the field, recently featured a study co-authored by Dr. Hugh Hemmings, Jr., the chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine.  The study, published March 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of... Read More

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For Maureen Lenihan Compassion is Key to Service

Weill Cornell Medicine’s commitment to high-level care is visible in all our departments — including the Business Office. Learn how Maureen Lenihan, a billing account representative, helps patients navigate the billing process and answers their questions.

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#WeAreWCM: Dr. Christopher Barbieri

Dr. Christopher Barbieri was the type of kid who would press every button in the house, much to his parents' chagrin. Ultimately he learned to put that inquisitiveness to good use as a doctor and scientist, and discovered a new form of prostate cancer.

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What Can Cause Chronic Ear Infections?

Recurrent ear infections are called ‘chronic’ and require a doctor’s exam and treatment, which can include pain medicines, antibiotics, or, in severe cases, surgery.

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David Epstein’s Flight Back to Health at Weill Cornell

When David Epstein — a healthy, active 41-year-old father of three — was diagnosed with a rare and often fatal cardiac condition, he turned to Weill Cornell Medicine for his life-saving treatment.

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#WeAreWCM: Dr. Heather Yeo

"For me, the relationships with the patients are very important," said Dr. Yeo, an assistant professor of surgery and of healthcare policy and research at Weill Cornell Medicine. "I want to take care of them like I would want someone to take care of my grandmother or my father."

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Speeding Stroke Recovery

For stroke patients, early intervention is vital. That's why Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Medical Center teamed up to create a mobile stroke treatment unit.

8 Ways to Keep Your Mouth Healthy During Cancer Treatment

When it comes to dental health, we all know the drill. Cancer however, can throw a wrench in your dental hygiene routine.

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The Impact of Precision Medicine on Cancer

At Weill Cornell Medicine, our physicians and researchers are constantly searching for new and better ways to treat cancer. One promising new development: precision medicine

13 Facts Every Woman Should Know about Heart Disease

13 Facts Every Woman Should Know about Heart Disease

Every minute, a woman dies from heart disease in the United States — it is the number one killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Here are 13 things women need to know about heart disease.