December 24, 2020
Immunotherapy drugs, also known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, target cancer cells by recruiting and activating the body’s own immune cells to kill cancer cells. This approach—used for about seven years—has dramatically changed the treatment of patients with advanced lung cancer. The hope is to use immunotherapy on patients who are at even earlier stages of the disease.
December 23, 2020
“Now we can do minimally invasive procedures in many different ways,” explains Jeffrey L. Port, MD, attending thoracic surgeon at Weill Cornell Medical Center. “We can use a video cameras at the bedside, or a robotic platform. Either allows for smaller incisions without compromise to the operation.”
December 22, 2020
Dr. Kristen Marks, infectious disease expert at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, answers frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
December 21, 2020
Sherry Huang, M.D discusses developmental milestones that children should hit at each age. She shares red flags for developmental delays and how to work with your pediatrician to seek early intervention. She offers resources for parents, including important home strategies you can practice now to help your child stay on track and thrive.
December 18, 2020
From the bench to the bedside -- how translational research and multidisciplinary care impact treatment for people with cancer.
December 17, 2020
Weill Cornell Medicine, in conjunction with the 92Y, presented a full-day summit about mental health for the public. Throughout the day, experts from Weill Cornell Medicine shared insights about mental health and wellness, as well as answered attendants’ questions. During one session, Weill Cornell Medicine physicians Dr. Alison Hermann and Dr. Melissa Katz joined Jacqueline Andriakos, the health director at Women’s Health Magazine to discuss hormones and the role they play in our lives and... Read More
December 16, 2020
The Integrative Health and Wellbeing Program at NewYork-Presbyterian, in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine, offers customized, evidence-based care to patients who may not find relief in a more “typical” medical setting, explains Jillian Cohen, MD, fellowship director, clinical fellowship in Integrative Medicine and assistant professor of medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine. Here Dr. Cohen discusses how WCM’s integrative healthcare options to promote overall wellbeing.
December 15, 2020
Information about the Covid-19 vaccine is developing, and we will update you as it becomes available. Here are some answers to initial questions about the vaccine.
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
