Maimo MedTalk

Sweating is a normal part of our body's temperature regulation system but some people may experience an abnormal amount of excess sweating that isn't necessarily related to heat or exercise. Dr. Jason Shaw discusses excessive sweating, possible treatment solutions, and more.

Robotic surgery has been a game changer in the orthopedic field. Dr. Jason Wong discusses the latest technology in joint replacement surgery using robotic surgery. Dr. Wong is part of Maimonides Medical Center, among the Top 100 Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery (Healthgrades 2022).

As patients, we rely on our doctors to take care of our health but there's more to our health than how we're feeling right now. Join us as Dr. Yonit Lax discusses social determinants of health, how they impact wellness, and what steps Maimonides is taking to support your good health.

Where should I go when my child is sick or injured? Fortunately, there are lots of resources for medical care at Maimonides. Dr. Alexander Arroyo discusses these options and how to know whether to bring your child to a primary care physician, urgent care, or a pediatric emergency department.

Maimonides Director, Trauma and Acute Care expert Dr. Ronald Simon gives an overview on basics of emergency medical skills for average person. Be prepared for the next time a loved one gets in trouble!

With cancer, time is of the essence. Dr. Kevin Becker discusses the benefits of Rapid Assessment Service, a Maimonides program service that fast tracks cancer patients from diagnosis into treatment.

The COVID-19 pandemic has a lot of us wondering, 'are the kids alright?' Dr. April Toure discusses pediatric mental health and the impact that COVID-19 has had on our children.

Dr. Ariel Schulman discusses the importance of knowing your risk factors for Prostate Cancer and the nuances of Prostate Cancer Screening.

IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is diagnosed in young adults more than any other age group but people often mistake IBS with other gastro conditions. Dr. Linda Lee discusses these misconceptions and gives us a crash course on all things IBS.

Should I get a colon screening? Which one should I get? Join us as we talk with Dr. Yuriy Tsirlin who discusses the crucial role screening plays in preventing cancer, the types of colon screening, and why young people should pay close attention.

No matter how old or young you are, everyone has experienced constipation at some point in their lives. Dr. Linda Lee answers all of the questions you may have about constipation but are maybe too embarrassed to ask.

It certainly doesn't sound very glamorous: gut health. But, if you look it up, you'll be flooded with a sea of remedies to buy and try like liquids, powders, pills, and more to maintain good gut health. Dr. Ronnie Porat Jankelson reviews the basics of achieving good gut health and its benefits for our digestive system.

Approximately 18 million Americans have gluten sensitivity which is about 6 times the amount of people who have Celiac disease but what's the difference between the two and how would you know if you have one? Dr. Ronnie Jankelson answers these questions and more.

Uncontrollable urine leakage is often called urinary incontinence or "leaky bladder" and it can affect anyone. Dr. Allison Polland discusses the causes of incontinence and ways that you can address it.

Many patients with Aortic Aneurysms do not experience symptoms so the diagnosis can come as quite a surprise. Dr. Robert Rhee and Dr. Mahmoud Almadani discuss treating Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, or AAA, and the ground breaking advances that are available to patients.

Dr. Simona Treidler and Dr. Nuri Jacoby discuss their new Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic that is now open and operational in Brooklyn and how it will benefit the community.

Listening to our children is essential in developing and maintaining a loving and trusting relationship with them and that's never more true than when a child tells their parent that they are LGBTQIA+. Dr. Carole Filangieri discusses how difficult it can be for children to share this news as well as some tips on how to best respond to your children.

Who should get a mammogram and how often? Dr. Christina Giuliano, from the nationally renowned Maimonides Breast Center, discusses the latest recommendation when it comes to you and your breast health.

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that results in seizures and affects approximately three million people in the U.S. Dr. Benjamin Cunningham discusses the importance of early diagnosis and treatment as well as the latest developments in epilepsy care and management.

In recent years, there has been much discussion about reducing the prescription of opioids for pain management but what does it look like to identify and treat a patient suffering from an opioid use disorder? Dr. Reuben Strayer discusses that conversation, effective treatments, and the history of the opioid problem.

Spinal problems can happen anywhere on the spine and cause great discomfort in your neck, back, or extremities. Join Dr. Afshin Razi and Dr. John Houten as they discuss spinal conditions, when you should see a doctor, and the advanced spinal surgery techniques they use to treat patients.

The Life Forward Program at Maimonides was founded to provide the best medical care and social services for Brooklyn patients with HIV and AIDS. Dr. Monica Ghitan discusses how the Life Forward Program offers psychological support, nutritional counseling, among other services, in addition to excellent medical care.

Stroke can be a complicated and scary topic, but it's important to stay informed, especially about warning signs. New therapies and treatments are changing how we understand and treat stroke to improve outcomes.

Those who identify as gender/sexual minorities are more likely to struggle with their mental health. Dr. Laurel Wright explores the correlation between the LGBQTA+ community and mental health as well as provides resources for those in need.

Are you or a loved one ready to see a geriatrician? Dr. Barbara Paris discusses the complex medical and psychosocial needs of our seniors, and how geriatricians are uniquely equipped to deal with them