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).
November 25, 2020
“Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that stimulates a patient’s immune system to target and destroy cancer cells,” Dr. Brar says. “Cancer cells have developed mechanisms to stay hidden from the body’s natural defense mechanisms that allows them to grow and spread. Immunotherapy can be used to boost the immune system in several ways.”
November 24, 2020
“For the last five years, technology such as continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin pumps has grown to offer patients so much more control over their diabetes management,” says Tiffany Yeh, MD, assistant professor of clinical medicine and assistant attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
November 23, 2020
Ben King, M.D and Katherine Yao, M.D. discuss how you can help your kids stay active by getting them involved in regular physical activity. They share great tips on the benefits of healthy activities for kids, how Covid-19 has affected youth sports, and why participating in any type of physical activity is so important, especially at a young age.
November 18, 2020
The expert care team at the Department of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine is here to help you and your loved ones understand what causes prostate and testicular health conditions and the available options for managing your health successfully.
November 17, 2020
“We’ve found that a lot of young adults—about ages 18 to 25—with diabetes can have a hard time as they discover their own independence,” says Tiffany Yeh, MD.
November 16, 2020
Randy Longman M.D., Ph.D., and Dana Lukin MD, Ph.D., FACG discuss Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The panel discussion highlights the main risk factors, the first signs and symptoms, the triggers that can cause flare-ups, and the latest exciting medical advances in the treatment of IBD.
November 13, 2020
Lung cancer is one of the world’s most common and deadliest cancers, making public education regarding its risk factors, symptoms and screening recommendations a top priority.The collective hope is that raising lung cancer awareness may increase the likelihood of early detection in more patients, as well as garner support and funding for lung cancer research. Raising awareness and funds has the potential to ultimately improve outcomes for the disease.“Lung cancer has decreased in terms of... Read More
