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Dr. Michael Ethan Stern and Alyssa Elman, LCSW discuss the what patients should know about preventing elder abuse and mistreatment. They highlight the Vulnerable Elder Protection Team (VEPT) and their 24/7 services in protecting vulnerable adults. VEPT is a first-of-its-kind Emergency Department (ED) / hospital-based multi-disciplinary team that addresses elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The team's goal is to increase identification, appropriate intervention, and reporting of elder mistreatment while also decreasing the burden on ED and hospital providers in managing these complex and challenging cases.

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In this special episode from On the Mind, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher explores the complexities of women's mental health during hormonal transitions with Lauren Osborne, M.D. and Alison Hermann, M.D. The conversation focuses on mental health throughout the various stages of life and hormonal changes. Discover the underlying factors influencing women's mental well-being during these transformative stages, alongside ongoing research and emerging training opportunities for clinicians to specialize in women's psychiatry. Gain insights into evidence-based treatments and strategies tailored to support women through these hormonal changes, providing valuable perspectives for practitioners and individuals navigating these transitions.

Dr. 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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Dr. 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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Dr. 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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Dr. 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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Dr. 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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Dr. 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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Dr. 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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