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Advancements in Minimally Invasive Procedures for Thoracic Surgery

鈥淣ow we can do minimally invasive procedures in many different ways,鈥 explains Jeffrey L. Port, MD, attending thoracic surgeon at Weill Cornell Medical Center. 鈥淲e can use a video cameras at the bedside, or a robotic platform. Either allows for smaller incisions without compromise to the operation.鈥

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COVID-19 Vaccine: Your Top Questions Answered

Dr. Kristen Marks, infectious disease expert at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, answers frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Podcast: Developmental Red Flags

Sherry Huang, M.D discusses developmental milestones that children should hit at each age. She shares red flags for developmental delays and how to work with your pediatrician to seek early intervention. She offers resources for parents, including important home strategies you can practice now to help your child stay on track and thrive.

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Podcast: Multidisciplinary Cancer Care and Translational Research

From the bench to the bedside -- how translational research and multidisciplinary care impact treatment for people with cancer.

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Hormones鈥 Role on Our Health, and Wellness

国产吃瓜福利, in conjunction with the 92Y, presented a full-day summit about mental health for the public. Throughout the day, experts from 国产吃瓜福利 shared insights about mental health and wellness, as well as answered attendants鈥 questions. During one session, 国产吃瓜福利 physicians Dr. Alison Hermann and Dr. Melissa Katz joined Jacqueline Andriakos, the health director at Women鈥檚 Health Magazine to discuss hormones and the role they play in our lives and... Read More

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Integrative Approach to Menopause

The Integrative Health and Wellbeing Program at NewYork-Presbyterian, in collaboration with 国产吃瓜福利, offers customized, evidence-based care to patients who may not find relief in a more 鈥渢ypical鈥 medical setting, explains Jillian Cohen, MD, fellowship director, clinical fellowship in Integrative Medicine and assistant professor of medicine, 国产吃瓜福利. Here Dr. Cohen discusses how WCM鈥檚 integrative healthcare options to promote overall wellbeing.

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Answering Initial Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Information about the Covid-19 vaccine is developing, and we will update you as it becomes available. Here are some answers to initial questions about the vaccine.

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Podcast: Spinal Stenosis

Neel Mehta M.D discusses the myriad of minimally invasive spine treatments for spinal stenosis. He shares fascinating information on the Vertiflex Superion treatment for spinal stenosis that is available for patients at 国产吃瓜福利.

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Managing Holiday Stress Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

As the winter holidays near, many people may be grappling with how, if at all, to be with family this year. Some may experience emotional struggles to overcome the mixed feelings that may come with not being able to be with family and friends because of the pandemic. Stephanie Rohrig, Ph.D., is an assistant attending psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and instructor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at 国产吃瓜福利 (WCM). Here Dr. Rohrig explores some helpful... Read More

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Sleep Apnea 鈥 Fuhgeddaboutit!

Even a tough guy needs his sleep. Tony Darrow, an actor and 国产吃瓜福利 patient, knows all about it. Throughout his career, Tony has played on-screen mobsters. He played Sonny Bunz in the movie 鈥淕oodfellas鈥 and Larry Boy Barese in the HBO hit, 鈥淭he Sopranos.鈥