December 14, 2020
Neel Mehta M.D discusses the myriad of minimally invasive spine treatments for spinal stenosis. He shares fascinating information on the Vertiflex Superion treatment for spinal stenosis that is available for patients at Weill Cornell Medicine.
December 10, 2020
As the winter holidays near, many people may be grappling with how, if at all, to be with family this year. Some may experience emotional struggles to overcome the mixed feelings that may come with not being able to be with family and friends because of the pandemic. Stephanie Rohrig, Ph.D., is an assistant attending psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and instructor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM). Here Dr. Rohrig explores some helpful... Read More
December 9, 2020
Even a tough guy needs his sleep. Tony Darrow, an actor and Weill Cornell Medicine patient, knows all about it. Throughout his career, Tony has played on-screen mobsters. He played Sonny Bunz in the movie “Goodfellas” and Larry Boy Barese in the HBO hit, “The Sopranos.”
December 8, 2020
One of the most effective and essential diagnostic tools an otolaryngologist has to examine patients suffering from hoarseness is the laryngoscopy—in shorthand, “scoping.” Sometimes patients express anxiety about the procedure. Lucian Sulica, MD, director of the Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, explains what patients really need to know about laryngoscopy.
December 7, 2020
Amy Skaria M.D. discusses early sport specialization and its effect on kids. She shares important information for parents on some of the potential drawbacks of specializing and how sport specific training can predispose a child to chronic overuse injuries.
December 3, 2020
Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week--from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7--is an opportunity to better understand the varied impact these autoimmune diseases can have on the more than one million Americans who suffer from them.
December 2, 2020
Navigating pregnancy and childbirth for the first time is challenging enough. The backdrop of COVID-19 makes it downright adventurous. Fortunately for Jordan Harman and Annabelle Evans, they’re no strangers to adventure, medical or otherwise.
December 1, 2020
The medical community has made tremendous strides in testing, treatment, and quality of life for patients living with HIV/AIDS since the first World AIDS Day was observed on Dec. 1, 1988.
November 30, 2020
Randy Longman, M.D., Ph.D and Dana Lukin, M.D., Ph.D, FACG continue their conversation on the main risk factors for IBD. They discuss how to identify initial symptoms and ways to recognize the triggers for flare ups. They also highlight the latest medical advancements in the treatments for Crohn's and Colitis patients.
November 25, 2020
Dr. John Leonard provides his perspective on the 15 most interesting and impactful lymphoma and blood cancer abstracts to be presented at the 2020 meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).
