November 1, 2022
With children back in the classroom, and with the rest of us having resumed many of our pre-pandemic activities, the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to infect thousands of people a day in the U.S, including children.
To protect the youngest among us from serious illness, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech鈥檚 new, Omicron-specific booster shot for children from 5 to 11 years old; Moderna鈥檚 booster has been authorized for children from 6 to 17. The... Read More
October 31, 2022
In this episode of Back to Health, Timothy McClure, M.D. discusses what patients should know about minimally invasive treatments for prostate care.
October 27, 2022
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by scaly plaques鈥攔aised patches of skin that may be itchy and painful. Affected areas include the scalp, elbows, knees, belly button and buttocks. The disease can also affect the nails and joints.
October 26, 2022
10 year old Boy Receives Life-Saving Liver Transplant at NewYork-Presbyterian After Being Turned Down By Multiple Hospitals
October 25, 2022
Menopause is a normal change in a woman鈥檚 life that begins when her period stops. A woman reaches menopause when she has not had a period for 12 months in a row, usually when she is between 45 and 55 years of age. Menopause happens because her ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
October 24, 2022
In this special episode of Kids Health Cast from our Back to Health channel, Lisa Kalik, M.D. and Alphonso Scotti, PA-C discuss preparing for the upcoming flu season.
October 22, 2022
Dr. Marc Goldstein was featured in an AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) News article on male contraception in a post-Roe world.
October 21, 2022
Breast cancer screening aims to catch breast abnormalities and cancers early, often before the onset of physical symptoms. There are many tools available including mammography, ultrasound, and MRI as well as image-assisted biopsies.
October 20, 2022
Diseases of the liver are often traced to heavy alcohol consumption, but non-drinkers may develop a condition known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. It鈥檚 usually seen in people with metabolic syndrome: obesity plus diabetes or prediabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
October 19, 2022
Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month helps promote screenings, share survivor stories and encourage education.
