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Anne Jablonski, DNP, FNP-C, presents “A Quick Guide to Common Anti-Obesity Medications”

On February 23, Anne Jablonski, DNP, FNP-C, presented a health education seminar entitled, “A Quick Guide to Common Anti-Obesity Medications” at the Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center.This health education seminar introduced weight loss medications and answered the most common questions surrounding them.Anne Jablonski, DNP, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner specializing in endocrinology, diabetes metabolism, and weight management at Weill Cornell Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Nursing at... Read More

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Here's What We Know: New Dietary Guidelines Embody Both Change and Continuity

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) share many common features with past versions, but they also stake out new territory. In other words, they embody both change and continuity. Let’s take a look at how the DGA have evolved over time.

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Time to Prep for Colonoscopy? Here’s What You Should Know

Learn when and how to prep for a colonoscopy. This unique screening can detect cancer early and even help you prevent colorectal cancer from developing.

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Managing Fitness, Sports and Work-Related Injuries

Learn the essentials of managing fitness, sports and work-related injuries: what causes the problems, how to treat them and steps to avoid injury in the future.

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Infographic: Sleep and Time Changes

Time changes can disrupt your sleep routine. Help your body adjust with these simple tips.

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Cancer Rehabilitation: Helping You Feel More Like You

Learn what cancer rehabilitation is, what cancer side effects it helps manage and how an individualized program can improve your function and quality of life.

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Treating Myofascial Pain: Relief Is Available

Learn about recognizing symptoms, diagnosing, and treating myofascial pain. With the proper treatment, you can overcome the pain and return to your life.

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Advances in Managing Mismatch Repair-Deficient Colon Cancer and Lynch Syndrome

Mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) colon cancer, also known as microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H), is a biologically distinct form of colorectal cancer caused by mutations in some of the genes that are involved in correcting mistakes made when DNA is copied in a cell. This type of colon cancer is highly responsive to treatment with immunotherapy, which has reshaped how clinicians’ approach care, leading to major advances across both early-stage and metastatic disease.

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Liquid Biopsies: A New Way to Learn About Cancer From a Blood Sample

Liquid biopsies are changing how doctors learn about cancer. Instead of taking a tissue sample from a tumor, a liquid biopsy uses a simple blood draw to gather clues about what’s happening inside the body.

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Is it the Winter Blahs or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

SAD is a type of depression that often occurs during the late fall and throughout the winter months. The disorder goes beyond the usual blahs. Women and residents of northeastern states are at higher risk of developing symptoms than those living in other parts of the country.