COVER FE ATURE
EPHRAIM RESNIK, MD, FACS, FACOG:
PROVIDING A HIGH LEVEL OF GYNECOLOGIC
ONCOLOGY CARE AT NYACK HOSPITAL 06
Dr. Resnik treats conditions ranging from benign fibroids
to ovarian cancer, and he brings advanced capabilities and
broad experience to the treatment of patients who have
comorbidities that can complicate care.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION:
DEGENER ATIVE DISE ASE
LINK BETWEEN ALS, SCHIZOPHRENIA MAY
SPUR NEW PATHS OF RESEARCH 14
Evidence that amyotrophic latera l sclerosis and schizophrenia
share genetic origins could a lter the way scientists study
neurologica l and psychiatric disorders.
FINDINGS ON PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE
SUGGEST NEED TO ADDRESS DEPRESSION IN
MS PATIENTS 16
A survey that found significant interest in physician-assisted
suicide among some MS patients underscores the importance
of menta l hea lth services for this population, researchers say.
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ON THE COVER
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DEGENERATIVE DISEASE UPDATE 17
A roundup of news related to degenerative disease
DEPARTMENTS
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 10
FINANCE 12
BUSINESS OF MEDICINE 19
LOCAL NEWS 20
UPCOMING CME EVENTS 22
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Highland Medical Gynecologic Oncology staff Nancy Bello,
Authorizations Specialist; Neka Hayles, Medical Assistant; Ephraim
Resnik, MD, FACS, FACOG; and Regina Byrnes, Practice Administrator