February 2, 2021
There’s no question regarding the risk to older adults who contract the virus that causes COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is clear: older adults who contract it are more likely to face both hospitalization and death, both prospects that increases with age.
February 1, 2021
Patrick Flynn, M.D., discusses the important issues on pediatric cardiology and congenital heart defects. He shares the latest on treatment options available for children affected. He also highlights the importance of screening family members and how the care team provides treatment and counseling to those affected.
January 29, 2021
Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Mario Gaudino has recently been appointed the director for the Joint Clinical Trials Office (JCTO) at Weill Cornell Medicine. In this role, he will oversee ongoing clinical trials and lead strategic planning efforts.Learn more about Dr. Gaudino and his new role.
January 28, 2021
The mass—called a thymoma—was benign, but would need to be removed. Never having experienced more than stitches from dental work, Amara was overwhelmed by the idea of a surgery and a week in the hospital. But Dr. Altorki and his staff helped Amara and Alex understand the procedure.
January 27, 2021
How does a patient obtain a kidney transplant when he lives in New York, his live donor resides in India, and a pandemic and visa deadlines add complex layers to the transplant process? He takes the recommendations from friends and coworkers to contact the Adult Kidney Transplantation program at Weill Cornell Medicine to learn more about the transplant process.
January 26, 2021
Experts address common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines and share why they are safe.
January 25, 2021
Evelyn Cantillo, M.D., MPH discusses the importance of caring for your cervical health. She shares the latest recommendations about the HPV vaccine and preventing cervical cancer. She offers guidance on keeping a healthy cervix and the importance of self-care for women.
January 21, 2021
“With this upgrade, we are able to diagnose small lung nodules more accurately than ever before,” says Eugene Shostak, MD, Interventional Pulmonologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine in Clinical Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College.
January 19, 2021
Following reports of patients experiencing severe allergic reactions after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance concerning patients with allergies, and allergic reactions to the vaccines.
January 18, 2021
Chandrika Sridharamurthy, M.D. discusses common food allergies and the causes of anaphylaxis. She discusses the high-risk factors for severe allergies and common triggers for anaphylaxis. She also goes into the latest treatment options for children suffering severe allergies.
