June 7, 2023
Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, is a type of cancer that occurs in the bile ducts—a network of convergent tubes that carry bile, a digestive fluid, from the liver to the small intestine. This relatively rare cancer can develop in the small ducts within the liver (intrahepatic) or in the larger ones that run from the liver to the small intestine (extrahepatic).
June 6, 2023
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a new, non-invasive technology that is being used in many areas of medicine. It is an electrical stimulation device with two electrodes, which are placed over specific areas of a patient’s head or neck, depending on individual needs. These electrodes deliver a very low-level electrical current that may influence the activity in your brain or spinal cord.
June 5, 2023
This episode was recorded in May 19, 2023, reflecting the latest information about the pending vaccines at the time. In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Sallie Permar, M.D. and Karen Acker, M.D. discusses what parents should know about the pending approvals for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) vaccines.
June 1, 2023
In late March 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an over-the-counter (OTC) version of Narcan—a medication that reverses opioid overdose. Soon, it will be available in drugstores, convenience stores, supermarkets and gas stations, as well as online—no prescription required.
May 31, 2023
This episode from our Women's Health Wednesday series on Back to Health features Isaac Kligman, M.D. and we discuss what women should know about egg freezing.
May 30, 2023
The pelvic floor consists of the muscles that hold the pelvic organs in place, including the bladder, urethra, intestines, rectum and, in women, the uterus, cervix and vagina. Located between the tailbone and pubic bone, these muscles form a “sling” that supports these organs and keeps them in good working order.
May 25, 2023
In Part 1 in our series on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Dr. Randy Longman, Director of the Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Associate Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, and Dr. Dana Lukin, Clinical Director at the Roberts Center and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, explain the characteristics and symptoms of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. They also share what is known about the causes of these diseases: a combination of genetic and... Read More
May 24, 2023
Inflammatory bowel disease, also known as IBD, is an umbrella term for several diseases, primarily referring to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
May 23, 2023
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but don’t let this potentially deadly disease get under your skin. Brush up on your skin cancer knowledge, including how to spot the signs and prevention best practices, with our sun safety tips.
May 22, 2023
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Isabel Reckson, R.D. discusses what parents should know about helping their kids stay hydrated.
