Patient Care Blog

Tubal Ligations Are Riskier Than Vasectomies — Yet They're Performed Far More Often

Dr. Marc Goldstein was featured in a Romper article discussing tubal ligations and its risks.

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This Pride Month, Celebrate LGBTQ+ Health

This past year has been a worrying one for most of the LGBTQ+ community. Attacks on health care, especially that of transgender individuals, have flourished across more conservative parts of the country. Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ is proud to be a bronze-level sponsor for NYC Pride and we’re dedicated to taking care of the healthcare needs of the NYC LGBTQ+ community.

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Female Disorder that Can Be Treated and Resolved

A woman’s pelvis is home to several organs, including the bladder, the uterus and the rectum. All three normally stay put, but sometimes one or more of these organs can actually fall through the vagina. That’s called prolapse, and it’s far more common that you might suspect.

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Infographic: Help for Headaches

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. If you suffer from chronic or severe headaches, know you’re not alone.

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Podcast: Polycystic Kidney and Liver Diseases (PKD and PLD)

In this episode of Back to Health, we have a panel conversation with James Chevalier, M.D., Danielle Brandman, M.D. and Benjamin Samstein, M.D. to discuss polycystic kidney & liver diseases (PKD and PLD).

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Bile Duct Cancer: A Complex, Difficult-to-Treat Disease

Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, is a type of cancer that occurs in the bile ducts—a network of convergent tubes that carry bile, a digestive fluid, from the liver to the small intestine. This relatively rare cancer can develop in the small ducts within the liver (intrahepatic) or in the larger ones that run from the liver to the small intestine (extrahepatic).

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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation: A Non-Invasive Treatment for Many Neurologic Diseases and Conditions

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a new, non-invasive technology that is being used in many areas of medicine. It is an electrical stimulation device with two electrodes, which are placed over specific areas of a patient’s head or neck, depending on individual needs. These electrodes deliver a very low-level electrical current that may influence the activity in your brain or spinal cord.

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Podcast: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) Vaccines

This episode was recorded in May 19, 2023, reflecting the latest information about the pending vaccines at the time. In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Sallie Permar, M.D. and Karen Acker, M.D. discusses what parents should know about the pending approvals for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) vaccines.

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Over-the-Counter Narcan: A New Weapon in the Fight Against Opioid Overdose Deaths

In late March 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an over-the-counter (OTC) version of Narcan—a medication that reverses opioid overdose. Soon, it will be available in drugstores, convenience stores, supermarkets and gas stations, as well as online—no prescription required.

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Podcast: Egg Freezing

This episode from our Women's Health Wednesday series on Back to Health features Isaac Kligman, M.D. and we discuss what women should know about egg freezing.