By Thomas Crocker Alison Stopeck, MD, Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology and Associate Director of Clinical and Translational Research at Stony Brook Cancer Center, is dedicated to revolutionizing breast cancer treatment and prevention through ongoing clinical research. Q: What are your current areas of focus in breast cancer research? A: Much of my research is focused …
By Daniel L. Freidlin, Esq. Prostate cancer is a commonly diagnosed cancer among American men and remains a leading cause of cancer-related death. Historically, the diagnosis of prostate cancer occurred at a late stage and typically only upon presenting with symptoms such as bone pain. In the late 1980s, the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test …
By Dave Rao Sequence of returns can play a role in your overall portfolio. A thoughtful retirement strategy may help you pursue your numerous retirement goals. That strategy must consider many factors. Here are just a few: your income needs, the order of your withdrawals from taxable and tax-advantaged retirement accounts, the income tax implications …
Mount Sinai South Nassau has named Alan Wong, DO, an experienced healthcare quality and patient safety administrator, as Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs. In his new role, Dr. Wong will be responsible for overseeing all operations related to the effective and efficient delivery of quality care. He also will facilitate …
Brain Attack & Cerebrovascular Disease: Update 2022 CME provider: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsDate: July 15Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.Place: Virtual eventRegistration: cvent.me/M2wLEkContact: cme@columbia.edu AUGUST NYU Langone’s Clinical Imaging Symposium in Newport, Rhode Island 2022 CME provider: NYU Langone HealthDate: Aug. 1–5Time: 7 a.m. Monday–1 p.m. FridayPlace: Gurneys Newport Resort & Marina, Newport, …
Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease was awarded a new $2.35 million, state-funded grant over five years (2022–27 grant cycle) by the New York State Department of Health. Of the 10 NYSDOH-supported, hospital-based centers in the state, Stony Brook Medicine is the only recipient of this competitive grant on Long Island and will …
JULY Brain Attack & Cerebrovascular Disease: Update 2022 CME provider: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsDate: July 15Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.Place: Virtual eventRegistration: cvent.me/M2wLEkContact: cme@columbia.edu AUGUST NYU Langone’s Clinical Imaging Symposium in Newport, Rhode Island 2022 CME provider: NYU Langone HealthDate: Aug. 1–5Time: 7 a.m. Monday–1 p.m. FridayPlace: Gurneys Newport Resort & Marina, …
By Robin Overbay Technological advances in medicine have resulted in more versatile and more effective neuromodulation devices that can aid in improved control of various types of chronic pain. NSPC leads the way on Long Island in making these advances available for patients. Around one-fifth of the adult population in the U.S. reports having experienced …
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By Daniel K. Brantley For appropriate adolescent patients, bariatric surgery overcomes genetic propensity to obesity, though the exact mechanism is yet unknown. Charts and percentiles determine weight goals within the adolescent population. Those young patients whose weight goes beyond the ideal traditionally have a single prescription: a healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise. Unfortunately, this …
