Three years ago, Gia was a happy, healthy 4-year-old just starting preschool. She was an animal lover who adored cats and, like most kids her age, was focused on playing and having fun. Her family had no reason to think that was about to change.
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The Many Hands Behind Breast Cancer Care
A patient with breast cancer may never know the name of the pathologist who studied her biopsy. She may never meet the radiologist who first noticed something unusual on her mammogram.
Beyond Mammograms: What Dense Breast Tissue Means for Your Screening Plan
The phrase “dense breast tissue” can be confusing. Is it normal? Is it something to worry about? About half of women over 40 have dense breasts. Many people wonder what that means for their health and their next mammogram.
Flu, COVID and RSV: Which Fall Vaccines Do You Need?
Medically reviewed by Michael Schaff, PharmD, MBA, and Nicholas Feola, PharmD, BCIDPFall means back to school, new routines and cooler weather. It also means the start of the respiratory virus season. Flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are the three most common culprits, spreading largely between October and March. A few key vaccines canContinue reading “Flu, COVID and RSV: Which Fall Vaccines Do You Need?”
Why Older Adults Fall and the Simple Steps That Can Prevent It
A fall can happen at any moment. One missed step, one slippery rug and life can change fast. For older adults, falls are common, but many are preventable with a few simple changes.
Three Days After Brain Surgery, Forest Greece Was Cheering at the Knicks Parade
A lifelong athlete and sports fan, Forest had just earned his master’s degree in organizational leadership and started his dream job with the New York Yankees. He grew up in Croton-on-Hudson and had always been active. He played football and basketball, then went on to compete as a Division III football player at Widener University.
Finding a Doctor Who Finally Listened: One Patient’s Endometriosis Story
For years, Amoya Stewart tried to explain her pain to doctors who wouldn’t listen. Her periods were unbearable. Her body was changing in ways she couldn’t explain. Test after test came back inconclusive, and doctor after doctor sent her home with no real answers.
Can You Have a Migraine Without a Headache?
Most people equate the word “migraine” with “headache,” so it may come as a surprise that you can, in fact, have a migraine without head pain. When people experience vision problems, numbness or trouble finding words that come with a typical migraine, but no headache follows, doctors call it migraine aura without headache, or silent migraine.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health as the Days Get Shorter
As the days get shorter and the clocks fall back, many people notice changes in their mood and energy.
Safer Spine Surgery for Kids, Without the Radiation
Spine surgery has come a long way. Surgeons can now fix problems in the back and neck with more accuracy than ever. One of the newest tools helping them do that is a system called 7D FLASH™ Navigation System and MRVision™ (7D technology). What makes it special is simple: It lets surgeons guide spine surgery without using radiation.