Back to Health
by Weill Cornell MedicineBack 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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Episodes
Pelvic Floor Health As Women Age
0s · PublishedDr. 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
0s · PublishedDr. 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
0s · PublishedDr. 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
0s · PublishedDr. 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
0s · PublishedDr. 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
0s · PublishedDr. 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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Cold Weather and Body Aches
0s · PublishedDr. Philip Petrou discusses what patients should know about body aches during the cold season. He highlights how the change in barometer pressure could impact joint pain and swelling of blood vessels. He gives recommendations for managing the acute pain, like staying active indoors, keeping warm by wearing layers and utilizing heat therapy. He also highlights interventions available for patients with chronic pain.
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Hand & Upper Extremity Injuries
0s · PublishedDr. Adam Jacoby discusses what patients should know about hand & upper extremity injuries. He review common ailments and conditions, like carpal tunnel and nerve compression. He highlights nonsurgical treatments, like injections and rehabilitation, as well as considerations for patients looking into surgery.
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Dystonia
0s · PublishedDr. Andrea Yoo discusses what patients should know about dystonia. She describes the conditions of the movement disorder that causes involuntarily contractions of muscles. While there is currently no cure, she reviews the helpful treatments available to alleviate painful symptoms.
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Advancements in Obesity and Diabetes Management
0s · PublishedAnyanate Gwendolyne Jack, M.D. and Rachel Stahl Salzman, M.S. discuss what patients should know about the recent advancements in obesity and diabetes management. The panel discusses the ongoing rise in cases for obesity, pre-diabetes and diabetes. They review risk factors and behaviors can lead to obesity, as well as addressing systemic issues that can lead to disparities in diverse communities. They highlight the multidisciplinary team approach available at Weill Cornell Medicine, which can helps to develop an individual plan that addresses a patient's unique concerns. They review new digital tools for tracking exercise and monitoring health outside of the doctor's office. They review the importance of destigmatizing the language around medical conditions and humanizing patients living with comorbidities.
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Back to Health has 133 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 0:00. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 22nd, 2024 15:43.