Patient Care Blog

Dr. Orna Guralnik

More Precision, Less Incision: An Augmented Reality Spine Tumor Story

You might know the name Dr. Orna Guralnik from having read one of her features in The New York Times or The Washington Post, or you may have seen her profiled in The New Yorker.

Dr. Melissa Frey and Nila Charles

Breast Cancer Precision Care: A Family Affair

When Nila Charles was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was the mother of two young children, working long hours and caring for a family member who was also diagnosed with cancer.

Urology Consultation Woman

Urinary Incontinence: A Common Female Complaint

If you’re one among millions of women who leak urine by accident, you have a condition called urinary incontinence. It isn’t usually dangerous, but it can be inconvenient, distressing and embarrassing.

 The pediatric doctor measures and weighs the child in the clinic office.

A National Shortage of Growth Hormone Is Putting Children at Risk

Growth hormone is prescribed for children with a variety of diseases and conditions that thwart normal growth. Some of these conditions involve the pituitary—a pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain.

Male medical doctor wraps injured wrist of male patient with a sports bandage on white background

Podcast: Hand & Upper Extremity Injuries

In this episode of Back To Health, Dr. Adam Jacoby discusses what patients should know about hand & upper extremity injuries.

practitioner checking heart beat of patient

Infographic: Heart Health is Women’s Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites heart disease as the number one cause of death for women in the United States, accounting for 1 in 5 female deaths. Still, many people don’t realize heart disease affects women differently than men.

Woman Undergoing Chemotherapy With Nurse

Healthy Nutrition and Cancer Care: Part Two

A nutritious diet can benefit cancer patients and survivors in countless ways, including increasing energy, minimizing uncomfortable side effects and promoting a greater quality of life. However, it can be challenging for cancer patients and survivors to learn what is truly most nutritious for their specific condition and goals.

Health food & herbs

Healthy Nutrition and Cancer Care: Part One

During a recent episode of the Weill Cornell Medicine CancerCast podcast, two registered dieticians with certifications in cancer nutrition share their expert answers to common questions from patients. Emily Buchholtz, RD, CDN, CSO and Stephanie Roit, MS, RD, CDN, CSO are both registered oncology dietitians at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Doctor checking little girl's pulse with fingers in hospital.

Podcast: Keeping Your Child's Heart Healthy

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Amanda Lin discusses what parents should know about keeping their child's heart healthy.

optometrist reading medical card of male patient

Infographic: National Glaucoma Awareness Month

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Take a few moments to learn about the risk factors of glaucoma so you can stay ahead of the disease.