Margaret W. Crane

Here's What We Know: The Impact of mRNA Vaccines

mRNA is a platform that can be used to create vaccines against a wide variety of diseases. One of the great advantages of the platform is that a vaccine can be quickly manufactured and scaled up, no matter which virus is being targeted.

From the Neck Up: An Exceptional Surgeon Does it All

What do sleep apnea, dental implants, jaw cysts and wisdom teeth have in common? The answer is Dr. Ryan Williams. He's Chief of Sleep Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery and of Surgery in the Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Hernia: A Common Complaint that May Require Surgical Repair

A hernia can seem bizarre, even mysterious to its adult sufferer. Something is sticking out, usually in the groin, thigh or belly, and it doesn't seem to get better over time.

Is Tuberculosis Starting to Make a Comeback in America?

Over the course of human history, tuberculosis (TB) has killed more of us-approximately a billion people-than any other disease. And it continues to be the leading cause of death across the globe today, mainly in developing countries.

Liver Damage Caused by Supplements Is Becoming More Common

Herbal and dietary supplements are widely seen as "natural," and that makes them safer than pharmaceuticals, many people believe-but that belief turns out to be highly questionable, says Dr. Robert Brown, Vincent Astor Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and a leading liver transplantation physician.

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH): A Highly Treatable Brain Disorder

Ever since Billy Joel revealed on Instagram that he was suffering from normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), his condition has become big news, along with the surgical treatment that has eased his symptoms.

Advanced Treatments to Break Up or Remove Kidney Stones

This is part 2 in a 2-part series about kidney stones. Part 1 laid out their causes and symptoms, along with who is at risk for a stone and how to avoid getting them.

America's Obesity Epidemic: BMI in Context

Obesity was first recognized as a disease by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. It's a complex, chronic condition that's rooted in modern life itself--specifically, industrialized agriculture and changes in the way we eat, work, move and live.

A Primer on Male Sexual Health

Male sexual health is all about a man's overall ability to enjoy sexual activity, as he defines it. Sexual health encompasses physical, mental and emotional health, and it may have different measures of success from man to man, says Dr. James Kashanian, Director of Male Sexual Health and Assistant Professor of Urology and Reproductive Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine.

High-Risk Pregnancy: An Overview of What Can Go Wrong and How High-Quality Obstetric Care Can Help

Pregnancy can be a joyful experience as families await the birth of a child, but that isn't always the case. A wide range of factors, from already-existing health conditions to lifestyle choices and more, can put a woman at risk for complications during pregnancy, all the way from the first trimester to labor and delivery.

Should You Consider a Sleep Divorce?

Does your partner's tossing and turning wake you up at night? How about their loud snoring? According to a survey undertaken by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), more than a third of American couples have opted for a sleep divorce--the decision to sleep in separate rooms.

Helping Your Kids Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food

Food, glorious food! Not only is it fundamental to our survival; it's at the very heart of our lives and our diverse cultural backgrounds. And it plays a starring role in our social gatherings, whether at home or at a favorite restaurant. Our memories and our emotions, too, are inextricably bound up with food.

How to Protect Yourself When the Air is Hazardous to Your Health

The air quality index (AQI) in New York City is typically around 30. That's considered "good"-between 0 and 50-and it's what New Yorkers have come to expect of the air they breathe. Some people develop respiratory discomfort with levels above 100.

A Young Family Man Is Thriving After a Second Kidney Transplant

David Barresi describes 2022 as one of the most fateful years of his life. In June, he found out that his wife was pregnant with the couple's first child. Then, in August, he learned that his previous kidney transplant was failing. Soon, he'd need a second transplant.

Data for the people

Associate Professor Nasim Sabounchi, pictured in front of a causal feedback loop diagram. Since 1999, there has been a 400% rise in drug overdose deaths, and 70% of that increase occurred in 2019 alone.

The Brain Institute

Telemedicine Tears Down Barriers to Your Doctor

Editor's Note: This article was published prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, so it precedes the advent of physical distancing, but the accessibility to health care offered by telemedicine is more relevant than ever.] Technology has played an increasing role in connecting us for the past two decades.

Urbanization: Environmental Catastrophe or New Global Ecology?

Oh baby! Eczema from pregnancy to menopause

Ah, the joys of pregnancy! While some women sail right through it, others endure morning sickness, varicose veins and hemorrhoids, to name just a few common afflictions of that blessed state. And a history of eczema may add one more source of distress into the mix.

Molecular Chain Reaction Drives Skin Injury and Psoriasis

LRA-Supported Researchers Developed a Model to Predict Full-Blown Lupus Nephritis Down the Road

LRA-Supported Researchers Developed a Model to Predict Full-Blown Lupus Nephritis Down the Road A new study funded by the Lupus Nephritis Trials Network with support from the Lupus Research Alliance has proposed a set of standardized measures that promise to improve the way clinical trials in lupus nephritis (LN) are structured and how clinical researchers report their results.

Where Endoscopists Boldly Go

People with eczema talk love, sex, and body image

How am I ever going to talk to a girl, much less hold her hand? Am I ever going to go on a date? And even if I do, will she even want to touch someone like me? Will she feel ashamed to introduce me to her parents?

Has Dupixent delivered on its promise?

Carol Greenspun was told she'd probably outgrow her eczema once she reached puberty. That didn't happen. Then, her doctors predicted she'd find relief during and after pregnancy - another hormonal inflection point - but four pregnancies later, that didn't happen either. More recently, she hoped menopause would shake things up.

Genetic Discovery: Getting Up to Speed

In the Tracks of Virulent Herpes Simplex

Reviving the New Deal's Lost History in New York City | Living New Deal

The eerie absence of historic signage marking the New Deal's achievements in New York City is striking, especially given the city's favored status as a recipient of New Deal funding. Between 1936 and 1937, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) funneled one-seventh of its total monies to New York City, earning it the nickname of the "47 th state" among Washington insiders.

Heat and the City

Living the Questions

Profile of a physician/scientist and alumnus of the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans program

Fertility and IBD: What Men Need to Know

IBD and Delayed Growth: A Twin Affliction

Anti-Angiogenic Research Approaches Advance Alternatives in Treating Cancers

Responding to the World Trade Center Disaster

Special issue of NYU Medical Center's internal newsletter

Inflammation: The Common Thread

Bacterial Skin Infections in Children

NYU Medical Center's Dermatology Newsletter

How Sweet It Is!

The Skinny on Fats: Choose Wisely

Building Strong Bones and Healthy Bodies: Not by Bread Alone

Nutrition column for patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis

The Church of Saint Charles Borromeo

Celebrating the 125th anniversary of a historic black Catholic church in Harlem

Planting the Seeds for Health Equity Around the World

Research Report

Challenges in Pediatric IBD

Multi-author study of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in chlidren