Jamaica Hospital Med Talk

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the United States. Dr. Sophia Jagroop discusses colorectal cancer, preventative measures, the importance of screenings, and more.

Two extremely scary words in the medical field are brain tumor. Dr. Benjamin Hartley discusses brain tumors, who may be at risk for them, symptoms and possible treatment options, and more.

It's that time of year when millions of people deal with seasonal allergies. Dr. Lisa Roth discusses seasonal allergies, their triggers, and how to treat them.

May Chan Ho, a certified orthoptist at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, discusses the importance of regular eye exams especially for children and what to expect during your child's first eye exam.

Many people have Type II diabetes but there are several new advances in their treatment. Dr. Yan Russell discusses these new advancements, the possible benefits, and more.

Compression fractures of the spine are common, especially in older patients, but luckily there are surgical and non-surgical options. Dr. Xun Li discusses the signs of compression fractures, the symptoms, possible treatment options, and more.

Mammograms are a crucial tool to a woman's health but there is a lot to know before you get one and the anticipation can be worse than the test itself. Dr. Sohita Mehra discusses what to expect during your mammogram.

It's a rite of passage for women that usually occurs in your 40s or 50s and while you may not look forward to it, it is a natural biological process. Dr. Nidhi Shah discusses menopause, why it occurs, possible symptoms and treatment options, and more.

When it comes to strokes, time is brain. This means that the sooner you can get to the hospital, the better chance you have of not suffering long term effects. Dr. Pouria Moshayedi discusses common misconceptions about strokes, how to know if someone is having a stroke, some things we can do to prevent or lower your risk of having a stroke, and more.

Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is a very common condition but this may be the first time you've ever heard of it. Dr. Mina Guerges discusses PAD, who is most likely to develop it, possible symptoms, and more.

Getting COVID-19 can be hard enough to deal with but that's not always the end of it and for many, there can be lingering effects. Dr. Alan Roth discusses Long COVID, some of the symptoms, possible treatment options, and more.

Big lifestyle changes, like significant weight loss, can definitely do wonders for your health but they can also leave you with unwanted excess skin. Dr. Marc Elkowitz discusses the parts of the body most affected by excess skin, the types of procedures that may help with these types of issues, and more.

Many of us have a sense of what asthma is but it's often under & over diagnosed. Dr. Craig Thurm does a deep dive on asthma and discusses new treatments available for severe cases.

Pulmonary embolisms can happen suddenly and can be fatal. Dr. Aditya Mangla discusses the early warning signs of a pulmonary embolism, how to assess the risk factors, and more.

Joint pain and stiffness are no fun and unfortunately painful, achy, or stiff joints are fairly common in adults. Dr. Sanjit Konda discusses joint pain, potential causes, treatment options, and more.

Strange as it sounds, chronic pain doesn't have to mean chronic suffering. There are ways to diminish chronic pain and increase your wellbeing. Dr. Sam Nia discusses the different methods we can use to manage our chronic pain.

Menstruation is perfectly normal but women can experience uterine bleeding that's not a part of that monthly cycle. Dr. Janice Ascencio discusses the differences between normal and abnormal uterine bleeding, the most common causes of abnormal bleeding, and possible treatment options.

Dr. Moustafa Mourad discusses nasal breathing and sinus issues, their common causes, how to treat and prevent these concerns, and more!

Dr. Sarah Brovender provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 variants and discusses the benefits of getting vaccinated.

Dr. Alan Roth and Dr. Gina Basello will explain the principals of Integrative Health, dispel any misconceptions, and describe how it can be used as a complementary form of care to achieve overall wellness.