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Back To Health is your source for the latest in health, wellness and medical care for the whole family. Our team of world-renowned physicians at Weill Cornell Medicine, are having in-depth conversations covering trending health topics, wellness tips and medical breakthroughs here on Back to Health. We understand that medicine is complex and can be overwhelming, that’s why we’ve developed this podcast as a resource for you, your loved ones and our community. We believe that knowledge is empowering and necessary to making confident decisions about your health. Parents - check out Kids Health Cast!
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Pelvic Floor Health As Women Age
Dr. Larissa Rodriguez discusses what patients should know about pelvic and bladder health through the life stages. She provides an overview of the symptoms of pelvic or fecal incontinence and how they may impact a woman's quality of life. She encourages women to not feel alone and to not feel embarrassed to discuss with their doctors if they're experiencing symptoms. She highlights the surgical and non-surgical options available to patients for treating pelvic floor disorders.
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Treatments for Seizures and Epilepsy
Dr. Robert McInnis discusses the latest novel treatments for seizures and epilepsy. He gives an overview of the causes that may lead to developing seizures and epilepsy. He reviews the role of food, like the ketogenic diet, which can help to control the instances of seizure episodes and how anti-epileptic drugs that can be used for prevention. Finally he goes over what to do when someone is having a seizure and treatments available for epilepsy.
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Latest Research and Treatments for Brain Tumors
Dr. Rajiv Magge discusses the latest in research and treatments for brain tumors. He gives an overview of primary and metastatic types of brain tumors and how uncommon they are for most patients. He highlights common symptoms and when patients should seek an evaluation by a neurologist. He gives an update on the latest breakthroughs treatments for brain tumors and advances in immunotherapy. Finally, he highlights the multidisciplinary team approach to treating brain tumors at Weill Cornell Medicine.
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Seasonal Changes in Sleep
Dr. Daniel Barone discusses how seasonal changes can impact sleep. He goes over common sleep issues and problems that can impact patients when daylight savings time changes. He highlights the importance of consistent schedules and gives tips on healthy sleep routines. He also recommends sleep evaluations should issues persist year around.
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Treating and Managing Diabetic Nerve Pain
Dr. Mohammad Piracha discusses what patients should know about treating and managing diabetic nerve pain. He speaks on the prevalence of diabetes and multifactorial impacts of the condition across the country and globally. He shares on how diabetic neuropathy and how it can impact distal nerves and regulation of the autonomic system. He goes over how lifestyle modification like exercise, sugar moderation and control, etc. can assist with managing the pain.
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Nutritional Guidance for Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Mehraneh Jafari shares what patients should know about healthy eating guidelines for candidates of colon and rectal surgery. She provides dietary recommendations ahead of surgery, especially to help with prep and recovery for after the surgical procedures. She highlights the importance of developing healthy eating habits by incorporating more protein and fiber, and cutting back on sugars and processed foods in the lead up to surgical prep, as well as during the recovery period. She discusses the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in reducing overall risks of cancer mortality, as well as a reduced risk of certain cancer types.
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