Patient Care Blog

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Infographic: Women’s Health Screenings Checklist

Women have unique health needs at each stage of their lives. With that comes different check-ups and examinations every couple years. Please follow this general guideline of important screenings for women at every age.

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Prevent Sun Damage and Heat-Related Illnesses in Children

The summer sun is here! Now is time for fun activities outside and making memories together that will be cherished. Protect this time with some simple safety strategies for enjoying the summer heat.

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World Lung Cancer Day: Shining a Light on a (Still) Overlooked Disease

Lung cancer doesn’t always get enough attention. Learn about this common form of cancer, including how screening and new treatments are providing hope.

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Podcast: ASCO 2023 Highlights

The 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology, or ASCO, Annual Meeting brought together oncologists from around the world to share cutting-edge updates and scientific advancements. Every year, two of Weill Cornell Medicine’s top experts come together to discuss the latest research presented across both solid tumors and blood cancers as it pertains to patient care.

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Podcast: Breastfeeding

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Elizabeth Odom, M.D. discusses what expecting and new parents should know about breastfeeding.

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Protecting Yourself and Your Family From Lyme Disease

It's possible to encounter a tick during any time of year. However, in the northeastern United States, tick season runs from April through October. Because ticks can carry a bacterium that can cause Lyme disease, it’s critical to know what Lyme disease is and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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Large PCORI Award Funds Comparative Study of Surgical Options for Coronary Artery Disease in Underrepresented Patient Populations

A multi-institutional team of scientists led by Dr. Mario Gaudino, the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Professor in Cardiothoracic Surgery and assistant dean for clinical trials at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been approved for a nearly $30 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The award will fund the first study among women and Black and Hispanic patients comparing the effectiveness of two revascularization options used to treat coronary artery disease.

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A Rare Tumor, a Bold Surgical Intervention and a Favorable Outcome

In March 2020, Joe Graber developed respiratory symptoms and a cough. The novel coronavirus was starting its rampage across the country, but COVID-19 tests were unavailable at the time. COVID might be responsible for his symptoms, he thought. But his cough lingered, and he never quite recovered.

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Infographic: International Group B Strep Awareness Month

Getting group B strep can be a life-threatening situation, especially for newborns. Learn more about the illness during its awareness month this July.

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Podcast: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

In this episode of Back to Health, Suzanne Irene Pastore, M.D. discusses what patients should know about Human Papillomavirus (HPV).