Yelena Patsiornik, Medical Oncology & Hematology When it comes to lung cancer, the good news is that new cases are continuing to decline. The bad news: the disease is still the leading cause of cancer death worldwide – with more
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Elizabeth DeRobertis, Registered Dietitian “Soup is good food” was Campbell’s motto for much of the 1970s and ‘80s. (Not only has that ad campaign long ended, the company recently announced plans to drop “soup” from its name after 155 years.)
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Dr. Pamela Weber, Diagnostic Radiology Mammograms remain one of the best ways to screen for developing cancers. However, a mammogram shows non-dense breast tissue as dark and transparent, while dense breast tissue usually appears as a solid white area, making
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Dr. Michelle Castiello, Podiatry Most students from kindergarten through college are now back at school. Anticipation for the new school year can leave them feeling excited, anxious or the many points in between. Something that student athletes in particular may
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Dr. Amanda C. North, Pediatric Urology Unlike conditions of the heart, liver, and other singular organs, most people can live normal lives with just one kidney. However, a condition called prenatal hydronephrosis – essentially the swelling of a kidney in
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Dr. Debra Etelson, Pediatrics Anyone expecting a newborn’s arrival at their home should be aware that certain safety and comfort measures (“baby-proofing”) are in order. But when should you start preparing your home, and – given the reams of advice
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Dr. Anisha R. Kumar, Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery As we age, our bodies change in numerous ways – including, of course, our skin. But those changes are not limited to the wrinkles and so-called “liver spots” that many
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Dr. Anthony Mercando, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiology The promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) appears to be limitless in practically every area of life, including medicine. As White Plains Hospital’s newly named Coordinator of AI Projects, I am exploring its technological possibilities
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Dr. Andrew Casden, Chief, Orthopedic & Spine Surgery How to prevent pain for a more enjoyable golf game. If you experience back pain related to playing golf, you’re not alone. More than 25 million Americans played golf in 2022, according
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Gregory Pontone, MD, MBA, Cardiology Most if not all people feel stress in their lives, whether it’s at work, at home, or just getting from one place to another. Experiencing stress is a normal part of life; however, how we
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