Tonsil and adenoid surgeries are the most common surgical procedures performed on children in the United States. That’s been true for about the last 20 years, says Vikash K Modi, MD, Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine.

When infant snoring crosses into “noisy breathing”—high-pitched, squeaky sounds, and choking while feeding—it’s time for a trip to the pediatric ear, nose, and throat specialist, says Steven Rosenblatt, MD.

Timing matters in managing pediatric hearing loss. That’s why Alison M. Maresh, M.D. and the multidisciplinary team at the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine intervene as soon as hearing loss is diagnosed.

Philip Chang, M.D., shares with us the ABC’s of pediatric burn care. He offers advice for treating burns at home and helpful prevention tips. He also highlights how the care team at Weill Cornell Medicine will care for your child to ensure the best possible outcomes.

In recognition of American Heart Month, Tracy K. Paul, MD, attending cardiologist at Weill Cornell Medicine who specializes in women’s cardiovascular health, outlines five ways women’s hearts differ from men’s, and five ways to maintain cardiac health.

The message to go for an annual breast cancer screening is one that needs to go to every woman in every community. That’s happening at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) with the leadership of Vivian Jolley Bea, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery-Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University.

When a parent takes a teen to the doctor for an annual physical, the awkwardness can be…palpable. Who should be asking questions of the physician? When is time for parents to step back, so their teens start advocating for their own health? David Laufgraben, MD, assistant professor of clinical pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medicine, addresses these questions, and discusses ways parents can begin to turn medical appointments over to their children.

Philip Chang, M.D. discusses management of care for acute burn injuries and wounds. He shares how the care team at the Burn Center at Weill Cornell Medicine cares for patients using 21st century technology with old-fashioned personal touch.