December 2022
John F. Di Capua, MD: NAPA Offers a Comprehensive Response to America’s Anesthesia Provider Shortage
John F. Di Capua, MD: NAPA Offers a Comprehensive Response to America’s Anesthesia Provider Shortage
By Robin Overbay The Association of American Medical Colleges predicts the U.S. will face a shortage of upwards of 120,000 physicians within the next decade — and the anesthesiology profession is already experiencing significant staffing shortages. NAPA believes the solution to bridging this gap is strong leadership and team cultures that support recruitment and strengthen …
Considerations For Treating Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease
By Michael A. Sonkin, Esq. and Evan R. Schnittman, Esq. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes brain atrophy and is the most common cause of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, as of 2022, there are approximately 9.5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease, including 4.5 million Americans over the age of 65 …
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What Happens When There Are No Beneficiaries
By Dave Rao Some accounts have no designated beneficiary. Rarely, the same thing occurs with insurance policies. This is usually an oversight. In exceptional circumstances, it is a choice. What happens to these accounts and policies when the original owner dies? The investment or insurance firm gets the first chance to determine what happens. On …
People in the News
The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell announced the promotion of Senior Associate Dean for Education and Associate Professor of Medicine and Science Education Samara Ginzburg, MD, to vice dean and dean for education, effective immediately. Dr. Ginzburg is a founding member of the leadership team for the Zucker School of Medicine, which …
Local News
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) for pledging ongoing action to decarbonize the health care sector and make health care facilities more resilient to the effects of climate change. SBUH has formally committed to …
CME Events
NSPC CME NOW Complete Patient-Based Case Studies and Webinars online in a variety of subject areas, including Neurovascular, Spine, Brain Tumors, and other Neurosurgical Conditions. CME Provider: NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery and the Academy of Medicine of Queens County Date: Ongoing Place: online https://casestudies.nspc.com/case-studies/cme.html Contact: CMEinfo@nspc.com, (516) 442-2250, Extension 2037 MOUNT SINAI LIVER CANCER PROGRAM. 17th ANNIVERSARY. “LIVER CANCER: …
October 2022
NSPC’s William Sonstein, MD, FACS: Enhancing Spine Medicine Through Surgical Advances and Mobile Consultations
NSPC’s William Sonstein, MD, FACS: Enhancing Spine Medicine Through Surgical Advances and Mobile Consultations
By Robin Overbay NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery takes a collaborative approach to the management of spine conditions, offering patients evidence-based medicine and the convenience of an innovative mobile clinic where they can be seen during their break at their workplace. From simply sitting in a chair to working or exercising, spine issues can cause …
Georgios V. Georgakis, MD, PhD: GI Cancer Care at Stony Brook Cancer Center Combines Skill and Appropriate Application
By Daniel K. Brantley Comprehensive gastrointestinal cancer care uses today’s advances to create tomorrow’s successes. A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer has long resulted in individualized care. However, one aspect of the treatment plan is often the same — most plans begin with surgical removal of the pancreas. At times, this one-size-fits-all approach has been followed …