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John Rubin, M.D. and Rohan Jotwani, M.D. discuss the current state of virtual reality and pain management. They describe the different types of acute and chronic pain and how pain can manifest. They go over the emerging benefits and latest technology of virtual reality in the treatment of pain and how it can be used as part of a multimodal plan for each patient. They also discuss how they collaborate closely with their patients to help the latter achieve the best quality of life.

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Alexis P. Melnick, M.D. discusses what patients should know about fertility and considerations for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). She gives an overview of the challenges of aging for women and why they may consider HRT to help preserve fertility. She recommends to keep the low estrogen period short and emphasizes the safety of HRT for those considering pregnancy.

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Maryellen Benito, D.O. discusses what patient should know about ticks and preventing Lyme disease. She highlights how ticks can latch onto humans from pets, animals, and in wooded, grassy areas. She reviews common staged symptoms like target rash and what to tell your doctor if you think you may have been infected. She goes over helpful preventative tips for avoid ticks and other bug bites while you're outdoors.

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David I. Kutler, M.D. discusses what patients should now about head and neck cancers. He goes over the prevalence and causes of cancer, including smoking, drinking and HPV. He reviews how doctors can identify common symptoms, including checking for lumps and swollen lymph nodes. He also talks about the recent advancements in treatment, including reconstructive and robotics surgery and breakthroughs in immunotherapy. Finally, he highlights the importance of support and communication as part of multi-disciplinary care for patients.

To schedule with David I. Kutler, M.D 

Suzanne Irene Pastore, M.D. discusses what patients should know about Human Papillomavirus (HPV). She discusses the impacts of HPV as the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. She also goes over how it is tested through the pap smear, which was developed by Dr. George Papanicolaou during his time at Cornell University Medical College’s Department of Anatomy. She highlights the importance of vaccination for teens and adults in the prevention of certain strains of HPV. She also emphasizes why it's important for parents to have honest conversations with their kids and the doctors about the importance of getting vaccinated to prevent cancer.

To schedule with Suzanne Irene Pastore, M.D.: https://weillcornell.org/suzanne-irene-pastore-md 

James Chevalier, M.D., Danielle Brandman, M.D. and Benjamin Samstein, M.D. discuss polycystic kidney & liver diseases (PKD and PLD). The doctors give an overview of the two types of polycystic diseases and how they can be passed down through family genetics. They share how specialists can track the symptoms in patients and how cysts can impact other organs in the body. They also review the multidisciplinary treatment options available to help manage the cystic diseases and the special considerations that women should take due to hormonal impacts.

To schedule with James M. Chevalier, M.D 

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Isaac Kligman, M.D. discusses what women should know about egg freezing. He gives an overview around fertility, including the changes in egg quality throughout a women's lifespan. He describes the ovarian reserve and the tests that reproductive medicine specialists implement to monitor the amount of mature eggs available. He highlights the current options for fertility preservation, including egg freezing and the process of the procedure.

Weill Cornell Medicine’s Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine, renowned for its success in enabling patients achieve parenthood, has been ranked by Newsweek as the No. 1 fertility center in the nation. 

Please click here to learn more about the recognition: https://weillcornell.org/news/newsweek-ranks-center-for-reproductive-medicine-nation%E2%80%99s-1-fertility-clinic

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