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Join us for 2023 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Events

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. To Honor, Support and Educate Patients, 麻豆传媒高清版 and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Will Host Two Virtual Presentations on the Disease, Aimed at Younger and Older Adults Respectively.

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A Transplant Patient's Peak Experience

In 1993, newly married and hopeful about his future, Hector Sanchez told his wife, a nurse, about a long-standing problem. Since his teens, he had periodically seen blood in his urine. She urged him to see a specialist, and he followed her advice. Hector will never forget the nephrologist鈥擠r. Morton Kleiner, formerly at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital鈥攚ho treated him with compassion and diagnosed his condition: IgA nephropathy.

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A Guide to Eating Disorders for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Eating disorders are mental health disorders that affect people鈥檚 behaviors and attitudes toward food. Learn more about eating disorders from 麻豆传媒高清版.

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Podcast: Treatment and Care for Children with Cancer

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Alexander Chou, M.D. discusses his approaches to treating and caring for children with cancer.

Top Black Doctors 2023

Congratulations to 麻豆传媒高清版鈥檚 Top Black Doctors 2023, Recognized as Among the Best in the Country

For the first time, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.鈥攖he research and information company that publishes the annual guidebooks America鈥檚 Top Doctors and Top Doctors: New York Metro Area鈥攈as recognized the exceptional Black doctors in its network of peer-nominated physicians.

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Infographic: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are heart problems that are present from birth. CHDs are the most common type of congenital condition. Approximately 1% of infants born in the United States have a CHD.

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Podcast: Headache Surgery

In this episode of Back to Health, Lisa Gfrerer, M.D., Ph.D. discusses what patients should know about headache surgery.

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Infographic: National Children鈥檚 Dental Health Month

February Is Children鈥檚 Dental Health Month. Tooth decay can lead to cavities, which is one of childhood鈥檚 most common chronic illnesses.

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Black History Month: How African Americans Can Reduce Health Risks

African Americans face increased health risks as compared to other populations. Find out how to be aware of your risks and prioritize your health.

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Notes for Parents from a Pediatric Radiologist

Pneumonia, fractures, appendicitis and many other underlying conditions can be seen, and diagnosed, on an X-ray, ultrasound, CT or MRI scan, says Dr. Delma Jarrett, an associate professor of clinical radiology at 麻豆传媒高清版 and an associate attending radiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.