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John Rubin, M.D. and Rohan Jotwani, M.D. discuss the current state of virtual reality and pain management. They describe the different types of acute and chronic pain and how pain can manifest. They go over the emerging benefits and latest technology of virtual reality in the treatment of pain and how it can be used as part of a multimodal plan for each patient. They also discuss how they collabor...

Alexis P. Melnick, M.D. discusses what patients should know about fertility and considerations for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). She gives an overview of the challenges of aging for women and why they may consider HRT to help preserve fertility. She recommends to keep the low estrogen period short and emphasizes the safety of HRT for those considering pregnancy. To schedule with Alexis P. Mel...

Maryellen Benito, D.O. discusses what patient should know about ticks and preventing Lyme disease. She highlights how ticks can latch onto humans from pets, animals, and in wooded, grassy areas. She reviews common staged symptoms like target rash and what to tell your doctor if you think you may have been infected. She goes over helpful preventative tips for avoid ticks and other bug bites while y...

David I. Kutler, M.D. discusses what patients should now about head and neck cancers. He goes over the prevalence and causes of cancer, including smoking, drinking and HPV. He reviews how doctors can identify common symptoms, including checking for lumps and swollen lymph nodes. He also talks about the recent advancements in treatment, including reconstructive and robotics surgery and breakthrough...

Suzanne Irene Pastore, M.D. discusses what patients should know about Human Papillomavirus (HPV). She discusses the impacts of HPV as the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. She also goes over how it is tested through the pap smear, which was developed by Dr. George Papanicolaou during his time at Cornell University Medical College’s Department of Anatomy. She hi...

Norman Latov, M.D., Ph. D. discusses what patients should know about idiopathic neuropathy. As the causes are unknown for the condition, Dr. Latov describes common comorbities that could trigger the symptoms. He discusses possible treatments that can help improve one's conditions once the neuropathic pain is identified. He highlights the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment to help patient...

Dr. Matthew Robbins discusses what patients should know about long COVID & headache disorders. He goes over common symptoms and genetic connections to headaches and migraines, as well as the likelihood of developing them as a result of recovering from COVID-19. He highlights the importance of involving your care team when treating headaches and migraines, as they could be a result of other comorbi...

James Chevalier, M.D., Danielle Brandman, M.D. and Benjamin Samstein, M.D. discuss polycystic kidney & liver diseases (PKD and PLD). The doctors give an overview of the two types of polycystic diseases and how they can be passed down through family genetics. They share how specialists can track the symptoms in patients and how cysts can impact other organs in the body. They also review the mul...

Isaac Kligman, M.D. discusses what women should know about egg freezing. He gives an overview around fertility, including the changes in egg quality throughout a women's lifespan. He describes the ovarian reserve and the tests that reproductive medicine specialists implement to monitor the amount of mature eggs available. He highlights the current options for fertility preservation, including egg...

This episode from our Women's Health Wednesday series on Back to Health features Cynthia Arvizo, M.D. discussing what women should know about the treatments and management of endometriosis. She reviews both surgical and non-surgical options that women can discuss with their doctors and the shared decision-making process. She highlights the importance of women addressing their pain and advocating f...

Inna V. Landres, M.D. discusses diseases that can impact the heart during pregnancy. She reviews common cardiac illnesses and conditions and other conditions, including abnormalities, during pregnancy that may affect the heart. She also highlights pre-existing conditions that can have an impact on cardiac health as well. She discusses the importance of identifying risk factors and speaking with yo...

Sarah Barenbaum, M.D. and we discuss what women should know about nutrition. She discusses how women can develop a healthy relationship with food and make healthy choices for themselves and their families. She highlights ways for successful long term lifestyle change for weight loss and management, as well as discussing the importance of exercise in your overall health journey. To schedule with Sa...

Dr. Jonathan Avery and he discusses what women should know about moderating alcohol and drug use. He goes over who may be most a-risk for substance use dependency and abuse and ways to manage one's condition. He also gives advice on the best ways to moderate drug and alcohol use so that women can partake responsibly. He also highlights what to know about the recent legalization of recreational mar...

Today's special episode of Back to Health comes from Kids Health Cast. This conversation features Dr. Shannon Bennett and we discuss what parents should know about addressing the mental wellness of their family during difficult times impacted by recent events. To schedule with Dr. Shannon Bennett

Danielle Brandman, M.D. discusses what patients should know about cirrhosis. She highlights the alcoholic and nonalcoholic causes that can damage to the liver and how providers can diagnose the scarring of the organ. She also reviews the main functions of the liver and what can happen when the organ fails. She goes over the patient journey from diagnosis to liver transplant, and the treatments cur...

Lisa Gfrerer, M.D., Ph. D. discusses what patients should know about headache surgery. She reviews the conditions that causes nerve compression, leading to most headaches and migraines in patients. She discusses how the minimally invasive procedure helps to find and remove tissues that constrict the nerves to help release them, leading to improvements of symptoms and success rates for qualified su...

Padmaja Kandula, M.D. discusses what patients should know about SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy). She reviews the recent developments with treating seizures and epilepsy and how people can manage the conditions. She notes how the prevalence of certain risk factors and uncontrolled severe types of seizures in certain populations can impact the likelihood of SUDEP. Finally, she highlights...

Matthew Fink, M.D. discusses what patients should know about Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopath (CADASIL). He reviews the signs and symptoms of the rare disease and how it may cause strokes in younger adult patients. He goes over the risk of inheritance of the gene that may cause CADASIL and how parents who may carry it can still have healthy...

Anna S. Nordvig, M.D. discusses what patients should know about the neurological effects of long COVID. She highlights how the impacts of COVID-19 can cause long-term complications to the brain and the peripheral nervous systems, including common effects like brain fog, chronic fatigue, and confusion. She reviews the cognitive dysfunctions of the condition and how patients advocacy groups helped t...

Dr. Jonathan Avery discusses what people should know about navigating alcohol use and sobriety. He discusses how the heightened stress from the COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased rates of depression and substances use. He highlights how mindfulness about drinking alcohol can help with navigating the holidays, especially at parties and gatherings. He reassures sober and recovering patients that...

Drs. Emily Coskun and Emily Fessler discuss what aging women should know about maintaining healthy lifestyles. They highlight the importance of a nutritious diet, regular exercise routines, and healthy sleep hygiene for overall wellness. The doctors discuss the important screenings that women should consider as they get older for preventative health. The panelists also discuss resources for caregi...

Dr. Lisa Gfrerer discusses what patients should know about breast reinnervation surgery. She highlights the benefits of the surgical treatments for women and transgender patients seeking female-to-male gender-affirming procedures. She covers the sensory deficits that can occur after mastectomies and how the latest surgical procedure can help preserve the nerves in the breast and chest areas. To sc...

Lucian Sulica, M.D. discusses what patients should know about voice disorders as we get older. He goes over common injuries of the vocal cord from overuse and how to successfully manage vocal health. He also provides considerations for treatment for older people as many more stay in their occupations for longer periods as they age. He also highlights the multidisciplinary services offered at the S...

Jonathan Avery, M.D. addresses substance use disorders, overdose, and addiction. He speaks with Robin Keller and John Sicher, the mother and stepfather of Zoe, to discuss about her passing from an overdose and how her story inspires them to continue doing work in harm reduction and prevention. The panelists also highlight the distribution of naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse an o...

Dr. Laura Cristina Alonso and we discuss what women should know about diabetes. She discusses how the different types of diabetes impact women. She also provides tips on how to best track blood sugar levels often, as well as lifestyle changes that can help patients live a healthy, fulfilling life. To schedule with Dr. Laura Cristina Alonso