January 31, 2020
When professional musician Rik Albani was diagnosed with an aortic aneurism and a leaky valve, he worried that he may not be able to play the trumpet again. Thanks to cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Leonard Girardi and his dedicated team
January 14, 2020
In 2016, Christine Estes, a speech language pathologist at the Weill Cornell Medicine Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, noticed that her patients featured a recurring cast of fitness instructors. She decided to conduct a study of them over a two-year period. What she discovered amazed her: They had polyps. They had nodules. They had hemorrhages. Real damage to the vocal cords that needed real... Read More
January 9, 2020
Dr. Thomas Caputo, expert in Gynecologic Oncology and Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine, is retiring after 38 years of service. On January 7th, WCM Obstetrics and Gynecology hosted the Thomas A. Caputo Symposium on Gynecologic Oncology in recognition of his career. Dr. Brian Slomovitz and Dr. Michael Worley, former residents of Dr. Caputo, presented at the symposium. Attendees included former students, colleagues, and staff. At the event, the department... Read More
December 26, 2019
Dr. Laura Riley, an obstetrician and gynecologist-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine and expert in infectious diseases, discusses the importance of vaccinations for expecting mothers. For more information about flu shots during pregnancy please see the articles published in Insider, HealthyDay, and BabyGaga.
December 26, 2019
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Chloe Rowe discusses pediatric nutrition and answers parent’s most commonly asked questions about feeding infants.
December 16, 2019
Researchers believe there is a genetic factor in migraine, the recurring type of headache that often causes moderate to severe throbbing or pulsing pain. Dr. Susan Broner discusses headaches in general and migraines in particular. Dr. Broner specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders including migraine and its variants, cluster headaches and other forms of chronic and episodic headache. View Video.
December 16, 2019
Each year, there are approximately 4 million household injuries among children and teenagers. But with a few simple measures, parents can lower their children’s risk for injury.
December 15, 2019
Dr. Norman Latov, a founding Board member and Medical and Research Director of the National Advisory Council of the Neuropathy Association explains neuropathy and provides insight into new treatments and other crucial information for those who suffer from neuropathy. View Norman Latov's neuropathy presentation.
November 11, 2019
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Paul Chung shares when it is appropriate to turn to antibiotics and when it is not advised.
October 28, 2019
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Paul Chung discusses safe infant sleep habits and offers tips to help you get your baby to sleep.
