September 22, 2020
Weill Cornell Medicine’s Division of Pain Management has a unique perspective on pain: its specialists take the long view. They know well the pervasive effect chronic pain can have on a patient’s life — their work, activities, perspective, and overall wellbeing.
September 21, 2020
Joshua Stewart M.D. and Dan Goldschlag M.D. discuss IVF and the safety precautions taken Weill Cornell Medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. They share how their team has been evolving care for patients during this pandemic and what services are available for couples considering fertility treatments.
September 17, 2020
Next up on New York State’s reopening list: gyms and fitness centers. Enter Weill Cornell Medicine’s David P. Calfee, MD, MS, chief hospital epidemiologist for NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
September 16, 2020
Whether your child(ren) are returning to school in person, remotely, or a combination of both, there are some important measures every family can take to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here’s Weill Cornell Medicine’s family back-to-school checklist.
September 14, 2020
Jane Rosini, MD of Primary Care discusses common behavioral issues that pediatricians see. She shares her best advice and tips on how parents can handle these frustrating concerns when raising their children. She also points to some red flags that parents should consider and helpful recommendations on when to consider a behavioral subspecialist.
September 8, 2020
Here’s what patients need to know about what PROMs are and how Weill Cornell Medicine’s pain management physicians use this information.
September 7, 2020
Lisa Witkin M.D discusses the pain outcomes registries and how it helps doctors better care for patients. She shares how a registry works, how it collects data and why is it important for quality care to participate in a registry.
September 4, 2020
On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, between 5pm and 6pm, a Zoom-Conference on Practical Neurology Updates will be offered by three members of the Neurology Department faculty: Dr. Padmaja Kandula on DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF FIRST SEIZURE, Dr. Joseph W. Doria on UTILITY OF VIDEO EEG IN PAROXYSMAL DISORDERS, and Dr. Steven C. Karceski on RECENT ADVANCES IN EPILEPSY MANAGEMENT.
September 3, 2020
Weill Cornell Medicine’s ability to adapt has been evident throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as it shifted from becoming an epicenter from COVID-19 patient care, to becoming a site for Stage III clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine. During Phase 3 of a clinical trial, researchers work with between 300 and 3,000 volunteers to test the efficacy of the... Read More
September 2, 2020
Dr. Mehta and the Weill Cornell Medicine pain management team have begun using Naltrexone in new ways—and in low doses—to treat certain patients.