What to Know About Polycystic Liver Disease (PLD)

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Polycystic liver disease (PLD) is a rare genetic disorder that causes normal liver tissue to be replaced by fluid-filled liver cysts. Liver cysts are actually pretty common, but their true prevalence is unknown, as they tend to be asymptomatic, says Dr. Danielle Brandman, Medical Director of the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Jesse Allen-Dicker

Jesse Allen-Dicker, Ph.D.

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Alcohol and Binge Drinking Among College-Age Students

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"I think when people think about alcohol use disorder or alcohol addiction, they often imagine the middle-aged person drinking every day, losing out on a lot of the benefits of life,” explained Jonathan Avery, MD, the Vice Chair for Addiction Psychiatry. “But really, it's binge drinking that is going to get most people in trouble in this life … we know high school and college kids binge drink a lot.”

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Katherine Husk, M.D., M.E.H.P.

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Julianne Lauring

Julianne Lauring, MD

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Podcast: Over-The-Counter Medications for Children

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In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Nikhil Menon, M.D. discusses what parents should know about Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications for children.

Drs. Lisa Newman, Jedd D. Wolchok Elected to National Academy of Medicine

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One of the most prestigious honors in health and medicine, the academy recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.

Nonyerem Acholonu-Fomin

Nonyerem O. Acholonu-Fomin, M.D.

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Teresa Vente

Teresa Vente, D.O.

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Tough Guy, Tougher Journey: A Trigeminal Neuralgia Story

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Pat Pesce found a world expert in his condition in Dr. Philip Stieg at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Neurological Surgery, and he is back to living a pain-free life with his family.