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Drs. Emily Coskun and Emily Fessler discuss what aging women should know about maintaining healthy lifestyles. They highlight the importance of a nutritious diet, regular exercise routines, and healthy sleep hygiene for overall wellness. The doctors discuss the important screenings that women should consider as they get older for preventative health. The panelists also discuss resources for caregivers and addressing the stress related to taking care of older loved ones.

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Dr. Lisa Gfrerer discusses what patients should know about breast reinnervation surgery. She highlights the benefits of the surgical treatments for women and transgender patients seeking female-to-male gender-affirming procedures. She covers the sensory deficits that can occur after mastectomies and how the latest surgical procedure can help preserve the nerves in the breast and chest areas.

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Lucian Sulica, M.D. discusses what patients should know about voice disorders as we get older. He goes over common injuries of the vocal cord from overuse and how to successfully manage vocal health. He also provides considerations for treatment for older people as many more stay in their occupations for longer periods as they age. He also highlights the multidisciplinary services offered at the Sean Parker Institute for the Voice at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Jonathan Avery, M.D. addresses substance use disorders, overdose, and addiction. He speaks with Robin Keller and John Sicher, the mother and stepfather of Zoe, to discuss about her passing from an overdose and how her story inspires them to continue doing work in harm reduction and prevention. The panelists also highlight the distribution of naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids, and ways to address stigma around substance use.

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Timothy McClure, M.D. discusses what patients should know about minimally invasive treatments for prostate care. He discusses common issues seen in male patients, including elevated PSA and enlarged prostates. He also reviews general guidelines for when men should go in for screenings for prostate cancers and shared decision-making for care teams. He highlight the less-invasive treatments currently available for patients and the multidisciplinary approach to care at WCM.

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Panagiota Andreopoulou, M.D. discusses what women need to know about osteoporosis. She goes over how the drop in estrogen levels for older women can lead to a period of accelerated bone loss, which increases risk for the “brittle bone disease." Although there is no cure for osteoporosis, Dr. Andreopoulou highlights the ways to screen, diagnose and manage the condition.

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Nasser Ayyad, D.O. discusses what patients should know about healthy bone and joint health. He highlights potential risk factors for potential issues and preventative habits patients can take now to mitigate pain. He goes over treatment options available for people who may be dealing with joint pain and inflammation. He also reviews diet and exercise options that can help compliment with rehabilitation and intervention.

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Lauren Osborne, M.D. discusses depression and anxiety in women. She highlights the clinical disorder and what constitutes as symptoms of the condition. She goes over how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted women's mental health and the effects of the recent years. She also highlights the treatments and therapies available for patients dealing with various mood disorders.

Dr. Nasim A. Chowdhury discusses what patients should know about cancer rehabilitation. He highlights the importance of an individualized, multidisciplinary care approach to help treat patients recovering and rehabilitation from cancer and its treatment. As the Medical Director of Cancer Rehabilitation at Weill Cornell Medical Center, he has a particular focus on cancer patients that are affected with musculoskeletal issues including those with spinal cord and brain injury, sports injuries, arthritis, stroke, and spasticity.

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