Digging into Diets: An Introduction to Fad Diets
Whether you’re out for brunch with your friends or scrolling through Instagram on your commute, it’s almost a given that you’ve heard of the next big diet that will change your life. That’s because diets are everywhere— in fact, Americans spend billions of dollars each year on weight loss products, services, and regimens to slim
CARNEGIE PHYSICIANS SELECTED BY CASTLE CONNOLLY AS TOP DOCTORS IN 2019, MFMA (Digital)
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. is a trusted source for identifying the best doctors in each field based on peer nominations. Each year, over 100,000 nominations are received, after which Castle Connolly creates a list of the most outstanding doctors in a variety of fields and practices. This is often based on factors like credentials, professional
NEW YORK MAGAZINE PICKS DRS. FOX AND REBARBER AS TOP DOCTORS IN 2019, MFMA (Digital)
Each year, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. publishes a long list of the top 10% of doctors in the area. This list is decided based on peer reviews of each doctor’s qualifications, reputation, and relationship with their patients. A short list is provided to New York Magazine each year where it’s paired down to the most
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN FIRST-TRIMESTER SUBCHORIONIC HEMATOMAS AND PREGNANCY LOSS IN SINGLETON PREGNANCIES, Nathan Fox, MD (Podcast, Print)
Subchorionic hematomas, or subchorionic hemorrhages, are common ultrasound findings in early pregnancy. However, their significance is uncertain. Some believe they increase the risk of many pregnancy complications, including pregnancy loss/miscarriage. In this study of almost 3000 women, we found that Subchorionic hematoma does not increase the risk of pregnancy loss prior to 20 weeks. This
UNDERSTANDING ANEMIA IN PREGNANCY, Andrei Rebarber, MD (Video)
When a woman’s body requires more iron than is available, iron deficiency anemia can occur during pregnancy. While mild anemia is common during pregnancy due to an increase in blood volume, more severe anemia may put the baby at a higher risk for anemia later in infancy. During pregnancy, a woman’s body produces more blood
PRIMARY CONDITIONS RELATED TO FETAL ANEMIA, Andrei Rebarber, MD (Video)
In the past, there was no way to identify babies that were anemic, even though doctors knew that they might be at risk. There are several risk factors for fetal anemia, one of which includes when the mother develops antibodies to certain proteins on the surface of red blood cells which then cross the placenta
THE FOUNDING OF MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, Andrei Rebarber, MD (Video)
Dr. Rebarber is one of the four founders of Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates. He explains that they felt they could build a better medical practice that provided the best patient-focused care with world-class physicians, all using the highest level of technological equipment in a caring, supportive environment. The motivation for this was that “while working
WHAT IS A MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST?, Andrei Rebarer, MD (Video)
A maternal fetal medicine specialist is a physician that has gone through an obstetrics and gynecology residency program for four years and then an additional three years of subspecialty training. This training focuses on the management of maternal medical complications during pregnancy, as well as the ability to identify fetal issues that may occur that
First Time Dad? Here’s How to Prepare
Whether planned or not, becoming a soon-to-be dad can bring about a lot of different emotions. What’s sure is that having a child will change your life in a lot of different ways, so it’s important to prepare yourself in the right ways so you can take care of your family and help make it
PUBERTY IN GIRLS: WHAT TO EXPECT, Michael Silverstein, MD (Digital)
Puberty is a difficult time for a lot of reasons, but it’s also an important time for the body. Puberty is when some significant changes begin to happen, so it can often be helpful to know what to expect for your pre-teen. Here’s what to know about puberty, its timeline, and how it affects the
