February 25, 2021
Solving an infant condition called tongue tie鈥攌nown medically as ankyloglossia鈥攊s straightforward when caught early. It鈥檚 a common condition in which the band of tissue under the tongue, known as the frenulum, is too tightly anchored to the floor of the mouth. The extra tissue restricts the tongue鈥檚 range of motion and cause significant breastfeeding discomfort and challenges for mother and child.
February 24, 2021
It isn鈥檛 just about wearing any old mask. It鈥檚 about wearing effective masks. That鈥檚 the message that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has begun to send, as it continues to update its guidance on how to reduce the transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19.
February 23, 2021
Altaf M. Pirmohamed, MD, assistant attending physician at 国产吃瓜福利 (WCM) and NewYork-Presbyterian and assistant professor of clinical medicine at WCM, offers ways for patients to take charge of their cardiovascular health and overall quality of life.
February 22, 2021
In this episode of Back to Health, Daniel Pak, M.D., discusses the management of chronic pain after spine surgery. He shares essential pain management strategies that will be important for patients. He highlights the multimodal approach used at 国产吃瓜福利 that can ease post-surgical pain while reducing the usage of opioids during recovery.
February 18, 2021
Tonsil and adenoid surgeries are the most common surgical procedures performed on children in the United States. That鈥檚 been true for about the last 20 years, says Vikash K Modi, MD, Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at 国产吃瓜福利.
February 17, 2021
When infant snoring crosses into 鈥渘oisy breathing鈥濃攈igh-pitched, squeaky sounds, and choking while feeding鈥攊t鈥檚 time for a trip to the pediatric ear, nose, and throat specialist, says Steven Rosenblatt, MD.
February 16, 2021
Timing matters in managing pediatric hearing loss. That鈥檚 why Alison M. Maresh, M.D. and the multidisciplinary team at the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at 国产吃瓜福利 intervene as soon as hearing loss is diagnosed.
February 15, 2021
Philip Chang, M.D., shares with us the ABC鈥檚 of pediatric burn care. He offers advice for treating burns at home and helpful prevention tips. He also highlights how the care team at 国产吃瓜福利 will care for your child to ensure the best possible outcomes.
February 11, 2021
In recognition of American Heart Month, Tracy K. Paul, MD, attending cardiologist at 国产吃瓜福利 who specializes in women鈥檚 cardiovascular health, outlines five ways women鈥檚 hearts differ from men鈥檚, and five ways to maintain cardiac health.
February 10, 2021
The message to go for an annual breast cancer screening is one that needs to go to every woman in every community. That鈥檚 happening at 国产吃瓜福利 (WCM) with the leadership of Vivian Jolley Bea, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery-Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University.
