Patient Care Blog

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Podcast: National Epilepsy Awareness Month

In this episode of Back to Health, Padmaja Kandula, M.D. discusses what patients should know about epilepsies.

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Podcast: Women's Brain Health

In this episode of Women's Health Wednesday series of Back to Health, Silky Pahlajani, M.D. discusses women's brain health.

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Podcast: Suicide Prevention

Cori Green, M.D., M.S., discusses suicide prevention in children and adolescents.

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Podcast: Talking about Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer is an uncommon form of cancer and yet remains the #1 cancer among young men. Testicular cancer is highly treatable and curable, especially when caught early, but it’s not often talked about. Normalizing the topic and increasing awareness for regular self-checks is critical to proper detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Infographic: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Awareness Week is November 21–27. Before you indulge in hearty holiday snacks, take a moment to educate yourself on how GERD can impact your health.

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Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Preventable

Memory loss. Confusion. Trouble managing money and daily tasks. Could it be a vitamin deficiency or medication side effects? Yes. It could also be Alzheimer’s disease.

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What You Should Know About Celiac Disease

Abdominal pain and diarrhea are two well-known symptoms of celiac disease. But they are not the only ones. Celiac disease can cause many other less obvious symptoms such as poor weight gain, “foggy brain,” dental abnormalities, vomiting, infertility or miscarriage, joint pain, lactose intolerance, as well as vitamin and mineral deficiencies such as anemia.

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Podcast: Promoting COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Pt. 2

In the second part of our series about the COVID-19 vaccines on Back to Health, Linnie Golightly, M.D., and Susana Morales, M.D. discuss how Weill Cornell Medicine is continuing to promote vaccine confidence and the ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19.

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National Diabetes Awareness Month 2021

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! Over 34 million Americans have diabetes, and many don’t know it.

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The Health Benefits of Yoga

Yoga, the 5,000-year-old physical and spiritual practice, is a scientifically proven method for improving health and wellness.