March 1, 2021
Dara Jones, M.D. discusses toe walking and what parents can do if they notice it in their children. She reviews how it is diagnosed and the treatment options that are available for kids.
February 25, 2021
Solving an infant condition called tongue tie—known medically as ankyloglossia—is straightforward when caught early. It’s a common condition in which the band of tissue under the tongue, known as the frenulum, is too tightly anchored to the floor of the mouth. The extra tissue restricts the tongue’s range of motion and cause significant breastfeeding discomfort and challenges for mother and child.
February 24, 2021
It isn’t just about wearing any old mask. It’s about wearing effective masks. That’s the message that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has begun to send, as it continues to update its guidance on how to reduce the transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19.
February 23, 2021
Altaf M. Pirmohamed, MD, assistant attending physician at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) and NewYork-Presbyterian and assistant professor of clinical medicine at WCM, offers ways for patients to take charge of their cardiovascular health and overall quality of life.
February 22, 2021
In this episode of Back to Health, Daniel Pak, M.D., discusses the management of chronic pain after spine surgery. He shares essential pain management strategies that will be important for patients. He highlights the multimodal approach used at Weill Cornell Medicine that can ease post-surgical pain while reducing the usage of opioids during recovery.
February 18, 2021
Tonsil and adenoid surgeries are the most common surgical procedures performed on children in the United States. That’s been true for about the last 20 years, says Vikash K Modi, MD, Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine.
February 17, 2021
When infant snoring crosses into “noisy breathing”—high-pitched, squeaky sounds, and choking while feeding—it’s time for a trip to the pediatric ear, nose, and throat specialist, says Steven Rosenblatt, MD.
February 16, 2021
Timing matters in managing pediatric hearing loss. That’s why Alison M. Maresh, M.D. and the multidisciplinary team at the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine intervene as soon as hearing loss is diagnosed.
February 15, 2021
Philip Chang, M.D., shares with us the ABC’s of pediatric burn care. He offers advice for treating burns at home and helpful prevention tips. He also highlights how the care team at Weill Cornell Medicine will care for your child to ensure the best possible outcomes.
February 11, 2021
In recognition of American Heart Month, Tracy K. Paul, MD, attending cardiologist at Weill Cornell Medicine who specializes in women’s cardiovascular health, outlines five ways women’s hearts differ from men’s, and five ways to maintain cardiac health.
