Patient Care Blog

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Addressing Trypanophobia: Managing Needle Fears and Phobias

No one loves shots. They pinch. They sting. They leave arms sore. Some people—children as well as adults—fear shots so intensely that just anticipating them causes overwhelming anxiety.

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Podcast: Endometriosis Awareness

In this episode of our Women's Health Wednesday series on Back to Health, Ja Hyun Shin, M.D., FACOG and Kristen Pepin, M.D., MPH discuss what patients should know about endometriosis.

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Podcast: Vascular Malformations

In this episode of Kids HealthCast, Angela Kadenhe-Chiweshe, M.D. and Bradley Pua, M.D. discuss vascular malformations.

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Simple Surgical Technique Associated with Significant Reduction in the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery

A simple surgical technique during cardiac surgery was associated with a 56 percent reduction in the incidence of an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation that can lead to stroke, with no added risks or side effects, according to a new study by Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.

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Infographic: Making Healthy Changes in the New Year

Don’t give up on New Year’s resolutions just yet. They can help you achieve your goals. You just have to approach them the right way.

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Video: Keeping Our Communities Safe

Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ continues to be your partner in keeping you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

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Podcast: Myocarditis

In this episode of Back to Health, Maria Karas, M.D. discusses what patients should know about myocarditis.

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Long-Term COVID-19 Effects on the Heart

Are you a COVID-19 ‘long-hauler’? Are you worried that your lingering exhaustion or shortness of breath indicate damage to your heart?

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Detect Cancers Early With Regular Screening Tests

Taking charge of your health matters, especially as COVID-19 surges. You can do this with regular cancer screening, which can detect cancers early, when they are most treatable or even curable.

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How to Keep Your Child's Teeth Healthy

You can protect your children’s health – and their productivity in school -- by protecting their teeth from cavities.