Forgetting a name now and then is common. Misplacing your keys once in a while is too. But when memory loss starts to happen often or begins to affect daily life, it may be time to take a closer look. Alzheimer’s...
Radiologists are doctors who use medical images to help diagnose and guide treatment for many health conditions. An interventional radiologist is a radiologist who uses medical imaging to perform advanced procedures to...
You may have seen Ebola in the news lately and wondered what it means for you and your family. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in parts of Central Africa, prompting increased...
In this episode, experts from Stony Brook Medicine explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare today – and what lies ahead. This conversation covers how AI is being used in clinical settings...
Public awareness of sepsis has increased following news surrounding the death of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, whose family said the driver’s severe pneumonia progressed into this life-threatening condition. The news has...
In this episode, we discuss how patient and family voices help shape better care at Stony Brook Medicine. Listeners will hear from a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) advisor at Stony Brook University Hospital...
Recent news coverage about a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean has led many people to seek information about this rare but serious disease. In the United States, hantavirus...
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are rare, but they can become serious very quickly. Understanding how these infections occur — and how to protect yourself — is essential, especially during warmer months when certain...
Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease that is an emerging health concern in the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that infections are rising, particularly in the Northeast and...
Fainting can feel sudden and alarming, but in many cases, it has a common and manageable cause. The most frequent type is vasovagal syncope — a reflex that leads to a temporary drop in heart rate and blood pressure...