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Addressing Social Impediments to Health Impact

WebThese social determinants of health, which co-chair Dr. Joy Howell calls the “social impediments to health,” have been recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and …

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Window Into the Future Impact

WebPregnancy can offer a window into a woman’s future health outcomes, foreshadowing later conditions like cardiovascular disease and mood disorders, while providing insight on the …

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Making Health Care Affordable and Equitable Impact

WebGrowing up in Trinidad, Dr. Cheryl Pegus (M.D. ’88) started learning about health equity as a preteen.When her grandfather became seriously ill, she was put in charge of cleaning …

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In Support of Safer, Healthier Pregnancies Globally Impact

WebFor pregnant people with infectious diseases like COVID-19 or TB, treatment is often ‘at your own risk,’” she says. She has long studied TB, a leading infectious cause of death …

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Pandemic Prevention Impact

WebCOVID-19 is just one of many pandemics to come. Most new infectious diseases arise from animals, and human interaction with animals has increased through deforestation and …

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Findings Impact

Web56%. Reduction in the incidence of atrial fibrillation, with no added risks or side effects, associated with a simple surgical technique during cardiac surgery, according to a study …

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Nurturing Well-Being Impact

WebA national survey published annually by Medscape reveals that 79 percent of physicians reported that their burnout started before the pandemic. So, burnout is not something …

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Filling a Critical Gap in the Gut Impact

WebThe identification of putative links between gut fungi and health also creates new opportunities for treatment. A multicenter clinical trial has already provided evidence that …

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A New Lens Impact

WebDr. Yoon Kang Senior Associate Dean for Education; Richard P. Cohen, M.D., Associate Professor of Medical Education. Diversifying the physician workforce has been …

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New Frame of Mind Impact

WebDr. Liston and his team’s impact reflects Weill Cornell Medicine’s commitment to understanding the brain and enhancing mental health care — one that is benefiting from …

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Development of Schizophrenia Starts Early Impact

WebWeill Cornell Medicine. Office of External Affairs. 1300 York Avenue. Box 314. New York, NY 10065. Phone: 646-962-9476. Multiple changes in brain cells during the first month of …

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Making Menopause Manageable Impact

WebA Message from the Dean As an academic medical center, our tripartite mission is what drives us forward: we thrive on providing world-class care to our patients, making …

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COVID-19 and Diabetes: Connecting the Dots Impact

WebFilling ‘Giant Gaps’ in Knowledge. Early in the pandemic, doctors were grasping for answers for patients with diabetes who were hearing that COVID-19 might pose a special risk to …

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Two Forms of Truth Impact

WebA Message from the Dean As an academic medical center, our tripartite mission is what drives us forward: we thrive on providing world-class care to our patients, making …

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An End to Suffering in Silence Impact

WebUrinary frequency and incontinence at night can lead to falls, broken hips and an end to independent living. Organ prolapse can affect a patient’s ability to sit for long periods of …

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Cancer Vaccines’ Promise Impact

WebStanding guard, our skin hosts twice as many immune cells as our blood. Because of the rich immune responses that skin can generate, the tissue layer looks highly promising for …

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News Briefs Impact

WebBolstering Home Care Workers. Providing care in the home can feel like a challenging, and sometimes, thankless job. With the demand for home care at an all-time high, Dr. …

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News Briefs Impact

WebNational Honors American Society for Clinical Investigation. Dr. James C. Lo, an associate professor of medicine, and Dr. Lisa G. Roth, an associate professor of pediatrics, of …

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