November 25, 2020
鈥淚mmunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that stimulates a patient鈥檚 immune system to target and destroy cancer cells,鈥 Dr. Brar says. 鈥淐ancer cells have developed mechanisms to stay hidden from the body鈥檚 natural defense mechanisms that allows them to grow and spread. Immunotherapy can be used to boost the immune system in several ways.鈥
November 24, 2020
鈥淔or the last five years, technology such as continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin pumps has grown to offer patients so much more control over their diabetes management,鈥 says Tiffany Yeh, MD, assistant professor of clinical medicine and assistant attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
November 23, 2020
Ben King, M.D and Katherine Yao, M.D. discuss how you can help your kids stay active by getting them involved in regular physical activity. They share great tips on the benefits of healthy activities for kids, how Covid-19 has affected youth sports, and why participating in any type of physical activity is so important, especially at a young age.
November 18, 2020
The expert care team at the Department of Urology at 国产吃瓜福利 is here to help you and your loved ones understand what causes prostate and testicular health conditions and the available options for managing your health successfully.
November 17, 2020
鈥淲e鈥檝e found that a lot of young adults鈥攁bout ages 18 to 25鈥攚ith diabetes can have a hard time as they discover their own independence,鈥 says Tiffany Yeh, MD.
November 16, 2020
Randy Longman M.D., Ph.D., and Dana Lukin MD, Ph.D., FACG discuss Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The panel discussion highlights the main risk factors, the first signs and symptoms, the triggers that can cause flare-ups, and the latest exciting medical advances in the treatment of IBD.
November 13, 2020
Lung cancer is one of the world鈥檚 most common and deadliest cancers, making public education regarding its risk factors, symptoms and screening recommendations a top priority.The collective hope is that raising lung cancer awareness may increase the likelihood of early detection in more patients, as well as garner support and funding for lung cancer research. Raising awareness and funds has the potential to ultimately improve outcomes for the disease.鈥淟ung cancer has decreased in terms of... Read More
November 11, 2020
Although the virus that causes COVID-19 poses unique challenges because of contagion, starting with basic caretaking support is good first step.
November 10, 2020
Even in a pandemic of unknowns, it is known that people who have diabetes face greater risks if they contract the virus that causes COVID-19.聽鈥淧atients with diabetes mellitus聽may be at risk of suffering more severe complications,聽prolonged聽hospitalizations,聽greater mortality, and increased recovery time聽after they鈥檙e discharged from the hospital,鈥 explains聽骋飞别苍诲辞濒测苍别听础苍测补苍补迟别聽Jack, MD... Read More
November 9, 2020
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Emily Coppedge N.P. discusses The Pediatric Diabetes Program at 国产吃瓜福利. She shares tips for parents on catching the symptoms of early-onset diabetes in kids and offers guidance on how to make healthy choices for the whole family to help their children thrive.
