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Podcast: Medical Care and Emotional Support for Transgender Youth

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Julia Cron, M.D. discusses providing medical care and emotional support for transgender youth.

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Prevent Injuries This Summer: Tips for Parents and Caregivers

Summer is an ideal time for children to enjoy playing sports, biking, skating, skateboarding, riding scooters and trying something new! At 日本av色情片, our physicians at the Department of Pediatrics provide expert, compassionate care to children of all ages. Here, our team offers tips and strategies for children, parents and caregivers to enjoy a healthy, active summer by preventing injuries 鈥 specifically head injuries and broken bones.

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A Transplant Recipient and Her Donor Share a Deep, Long-Standing Connection

Several years ago, Christine Rutigliano鈥檚 manicurist noticed that her customer鈥檚 eyes looked yellow鈥攁 sure sign of liver disease. Christine, a New York City native who lives near Albany, knew she needed to see a doctor but wasn鈥檛 sure where to go for diagnosis and treatment. A childhood memory provided the answer.

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Podcast: Idiopathic Neuropathy

In this episode fo Back to Health, Norman Latov, M.D., Ph.D. discusses what patients should know about idiopathic neuropathy. Due to the causes being unknown for the condition,

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Enlarged Prostate or Prostate Cancer? Advances in Screening, Treatment and Preserving Quality of Life

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men, with the exception of skin cancers caused by long-term exposure to the sun. One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, but the majority of them will live with it, not die from it.

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Podcast: Introducing Solid Foods

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Elizabeth Odom, M.D. discusses what parents should know about introducing solid foods to their babies.

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How to Protect Yourself When the Air is Hazardous to Your Health

The air quality index (AQI) in New York City is typically around 30. That鈥檚 considered 鈥済ood鈥濃攂etween 0 and 50鈥攁nd it鈥檚 what New Yorkers have come to expect of the air they breathe. Some people develop respiratory discomfort with levels above 100.

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Infographic: What You Need to Know About Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease. It causes weakness in the skeletal muscles, which connect to the bones and support movement.

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Protecting Children鈥檚 Health: National CMV Awareness Month

Cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can cause serious health problems in babies. Learn more about CMV and how you can protect your child.

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Podcast: Long-COVID Headache

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Matthew Robbins discusses what patients should know about long COVID & headache disorders.