Long COVID: The Lingering Effects of COVID-19 A surprising statistic shows that Long COVID symptoms can last from 3 to 12 weeks after getting SARS-CoV-21. This affects people with post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) and changes their daily lives. Our team at Medical Clinics of NYC offers care and support for those with Long COVID. This includes […]
Warning: Cannabis Can Steal Your Memories, MRI Study Confirms A recent MRI study found that heavy cannabis use may harm working memory in young adults1. This is a worry for many, as it can cause memory loss. It also affects brain activity, mainly in areas linked to THC. At Medical clinics of NYC, we help […]
REM Sleep: The Missing Piece in the Alzheimer’s Puzzle? Did you know that about 1 in 9 people over 65 have Alzheimer’s disease1?. This is a big worry for public health as more people get older. Also, over 40 million people worldwide have been told they have Alzheimer’s disease2. New studies show that REM sleep, […]
Fighting Long COVID Fatigue: The Power of Physical Activity Nearly 50% of COVID long haulers face post-viral fatigue weeks or months after getting sick1. This can really affect their daily lives and overall health. It leads to symptoms like brain fog and cognitive issues. At Medical Clinics of NYC, we offer full care for long […]
Eat Your Way to Less Pain: The Power of a Healthy Diet Living with chronic pain is hard. But, your diet can help manage it. A healthy diet can change how you feel every day1. Chronic pain affects about 20% of people worldwide. For the elderly, this number is over 40%2. The good news? Eating […]
Protecting Young Athletes: Understanding the Hidden Effects of Concussions Did you know that 91% of high school football players show slowed brain activity after a concussion? This is a big problem in youth sports1. Concussions, a common injury, are a big risk for young athletes in sports like football, soccer, and basketball2. The Centers for […]
Alzheimer’s Drug and Brain Shrinkage: Cause for Concern or Sign of Success? Imagine a scenario where a promising Alzheimer’s treatment causes an unexpected side effect: rapid brain shrinkage. This paradoxical phenomenon has scientists and medical professionals rethinking the relationship between brain volume changes and the efficacy of Alzheimer’s therapies1. Recent research has shown that drugs […]
Breathing New Life into PTSD Treatment: The Power of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Did you know that over two-thirds of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) don’t get better with usual treatments like drugs and therapy1? This fact shows we really need new ways to help those with PTSD. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a new […]
New Hope for Glioblastoma Patients: Targeting Cancer Stem Cells Researchers have found that glioblastoma, the most aggressive brain cancer, hits about 10,000 new adults in the US each year1. This disease, with a survival rate of just 12-15 months, has puzzled scientists and broken patients’ hearts1. But, a new study has found drug targets in […]
Hope for Myasthenia Gravis Patients: Promising Results from Clinical Trial Did you know a recent trial for myasthenia gravis (MG) treatment showed a 4.70-point improvement? This is a big deal for the thousands of Americans with this disease1. Johnson & Johnson has made a big move by asking the FDA to approve nipocalimab. This is […]
