Maimo MedTalk

Join Dr. Sara Carlini, a board-certified psychiatrist at Maimonides Medical Center, to discuss the difficult process of dealing with pregnancy loss.

Join Dr. Mendiratta, board-certified in Pediatric Pulmonology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, to discuss back-to-sleep hygiene.

An overseas vacation can quickly turn bad if a family member gets sick on the trip. Join Dr. Rabia Agha, Director of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Division at the Maimonides Children's Hospital, to discuss how Maimonides helps prepare you and yours for a safe and healthy experience

As the COVID pandemic raged, breast cancer screenings for people of color dropped drastically and now, we are unfortunately seeing some dire consequences because of that. Dr. Donna Marie Manasseh discusses why that may have happened, the best tools to detect and treat breast cancer, and more.

For decades, obesity has been a growing health danger in the United States. Dr. Mert Erogul discusses obesity, various health risks, treatment options, and more.

There's so much focus on adults trying to eat right or lose weight but what about children? Dr. Swati Narain discusses nutrition and obesity in pediatrics.

Fibroids grow in the uterus and they're quite common---so common that 80% of women will develop fibroids by age 50. Dr. Scott Chudnoff discusses the latest minimally invasive treatments for women suffering from fibroids.

Are you worried that a child or loved one may have an eating disorder? Dr. Carlisdania Mendoza takes a closer look at eating disorders and how to overcome them.

Pregnancy is not a disease and usually, it's fairly straightforward but not always. Dr. June Ng discusses complex pregnancies, ways we can address the challenges that arise, and more.

1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It's the second most common type of cancer amongst women after skin cancer. Dr. Patrick Borgen discusses where we are today with breast cancer, what we know, and where we can go from here.

COVID-19 has changed our lives and because many of us were desperate for answers, we turned to the internet and social media. As a result, EBM or evidence-based medicine has taken the backseat. Dr. Patrick Borgen discusses evidence-based medicine as it relates to COVID-19 and explores why it is in our best interest to listen to and trust experts as much as possible.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet many women don't know it or talk about it. Dr. Inna Nelipovich discusses how Maimonides is trying to spread heart health awareness among women.

As parents, we always want our children to have the best quality of life and sometimes we fear that traumatic orthopedic injuries can affect that. Dr. Amr Abdelgawad discusses common orthopedic conditions for children, when to seek out a specialist, and more.

Dementia is often associated with its cognitive impact like memory loss but there are also physical effects, like dysphasia, that cause difficulty with swallowing. Dr. Luis Riquelme discusses how to recognize and address these difficulties.

Chest pain is always concerning, especially when the pain is occurring in young children and as parents, it's important to know what symptoms to look out for. Dr. Prema Ramaswamy discusses chest pain in kids, signs to keep an eye on, when to see a specialist, and more.

Dr. Jenny Breznay, geratrician and aging expert, reviews the basics every adult who reaches age 65 should start thinking about.

Every stage of a woman's life has its joys and its challenges. Dr. Lindsey Michel takes a deep dive into the stage of menopause and its unique place in a person's journey.

If a child is experiencing excessive shortness of breath, it's one sign that they may have a chronic condition. Dr. Joshua Needleman discusses breathing issues that you may need to keep an eye on in children.

Breathing isn't something most people think about but, for some, it doesn't come naturally. Knowing your child has asthma is the first step to dealing with it. Dr. Michael Marcus discusses what to look out for and what to do about it.

Having a child with food allergies can be a battle. Not only can it be inconvenient and painful, but it can be scary. Dr. Michael Marcus discusses what causes food allergies, what symptoms to look for, and how to live with them.

Celebrating Halloween is always lots of fun with kids wearing costumes and collecting candy while trick or treating. Dr. Alexander Arroyo, Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, shines a light on tips that will help keep your children safe and out of the ER on Halloween.

Breast cancer is still all too common but the last few years have brought more targeted therapies and other important advances in treatment. Dr. Joshua Feinberg discusses the latest in breast cancer care and what Maimonides has to offer.

It may seem scary to discover that you have prediabetes, but it's actually a diagnosis that you can use to your advantage. Amy Huelle discusses prediabetes, who may be at risk, the symptoms you should look out for, and more.

Herniated discs can cause patients tremendous pain. Listen to Dr. Ahmed Saleh's advice. Dr. Saleh is an orthopedic surgeon at The Bone & Joint Center at Maimonides Health, one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery, according to Healthgrades.

Maimonides Medical Center has been named among America's 50 best hospitals for cardiac surgery according to Healthgrades, largely due to their work with TAVR or transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Dr. Gregory Crooke and Dr. Robert Frankel discuss this life changing procedure alternative to traditional valve replacement.