Doc Talk presented by Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall

Hand infections are actually quite common with multiple types and causes and treatments can vary greatly. Dr. Gina Del Savio discusses the different types of hand infections, when you should seek out medical care, possible remedies, and more.

One of the most common causes of lower back pain is a herniated disc. Dr. Esteban Cuartas discusses how to identify and treat lumbar disc herniation.

Total shoulder replacement surgery can relieve pain and other symptoms that result from damage to the shoulder joint. Dr. Wasik Ashraf takes a closer look at reverse total shoulder replacement surgery, when it's the best option, the results, and more.

Proximal humerus fractures are bone breaks that can affect patients both young and old. Dr. Wasik Ashraf discusses these fractures, the possible treatment options, and more.

There are many mental and physical benefits to eating healthier and exercising regularly, particularly when it comes to our hearts. Dr. Neel Khanna discusses heart healthy foods, popular diets, the benefits of regular exercise, and more.

Did you know that, for typically less than $100, there's a test that predicts your likelihood of having a heart attack? Dr. Neel Khanna discusses calcium scoring, how the calcium test works, and who is considered a potential candidate for this test.

If you continuously have trouble sleeping, it can really affect your entire life from productivity to relationships and beyond. Sleep apnea could be the cause and it's more common than you think. Dr. Ying Yang discusses what causes sleep apnea, the symptoms, how to treat it, and more.

For those of us cooped up indoors, spring typically brings more exercise or the start of a new sports season which is great...unless you suddenly suffer a knee or shoulder injury which is quite common. Dr. Kenneth Rauschenbach discusses ways to avoid injuries like these this spring.

If you've ever had a knee injury, you know how much it affects your every mood and how disruptive and painful it can be. Dr. Wasik Ashraf discusses the progress in knee injury treatments such as advancements in ACL surgery.

Severe damage due to injury or arthritis may not be eased by non-surgical treatments and that is when a total joint replacement surgery may become an option. Dr. Wasik Ashraf discusses this option and if it may be right for you.

Though having a swollen knee is fairly common, did you know that gout or Lyme disease may be the cause? Dr. Barry Hyman discusses this possibility as well as other reasons why your knee may be swollen.

Knee injuries and knee pain are common and there are lots of causes and treatment options. Dr. Barry Hyman discusses some of these options and more.

COVID-19 can damage heart muscles and function in patients without prior heart issues and those with pre-existing heart diseases are more likely to contract severe forms of COVID than the general population. Dr. Neel Khanna discusses the correlations between COVID-19 and the heart.

Colorectal problems can affect people in a range of ways. Dr. Iyare Esemuede explores some of the most common colorectal issues and how to treat them.

Every year, millions of seniors suffer from a fall. More than 1 out of 4 older people fall each year & yet less than half report their falls to their doctors. Dr. Thomas Robb discusses the fall risks attributed to the elderly.

There's a multitude of reasons that we may feel numbness in our hands. Sometimes it's temporary and sometimes it lingers on. Dr. Gina Del Savio discusses what it may mean when your hands go numb.

Quitting is not easy and often takes people 10 times or more before they can successfully do it. It's never too late to quit smoking and by doing so, you may add 10 years to your life. Sarah McDonald explores how important it is to quit smoking as well as lung cancer and when to get screenings.

1 in 16 people in the US will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime. Dr. Marc Rappaport explores symptoms of lung cancer and ways that it can be managed.

Dr. Neel Khanna breaks down AFib or Atrial Fibrillation and what happens to your body when it happens.

Neck pain is a common complaint that adults have, especially as they age. Dr. Esteban Cuartas discusses the possible causes of neck pain and the best way that you can manage it.

Dr. Neel Khanna explores the use of aspirin and statins in the fight against cardiovascular disease and the differences between the two.

Dr. Sae Hahm discusses the differences between chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI, and varicose veins.

Dr. Jaspreet Singh discusses what Stress Urinary Incontinence is, how it differs from general Urinary Incontinence, and possible ways to prevent it.

Dr. Neel Khanna discusses what happens inside of our body when we're having a stroke and how getting medical intervention early enough can prevent permanent damage.

Cardiovascular, or heart, disease is the leading cause of death in America. Dr. Anthony Patrello discusses what the risks of heart disease are and how they are determined.