FE ATURES
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA MEDICAL CENTER: A
COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO NEUROSCIENCE
ON LONG ISLAND 06
The team at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center treats the
central nervous system, including diseases and injuries of the
brain, spine and nerves throughout the body.
NELLA SHAPIRO, MD, AND HER TEAM PROVIDE
PERSONALIZED BREAST CARE AS PART OF NEW
YORK CANCER & BLOOD SPECIALISTS 12
Dr. Shapiro is focused on providing individualized treatment
and care, including clinical trials, for patients with
breast cancer.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION: NEUROLOGY
EXERCISE STUDY SUGGESTS NEW APPROACH TO
SLOWING PARKINSON'S 24
High-intensity exercise may slow progression of Parkinson's
among some patients.
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EGGS MAY ENHANCE INFANT BRAIN
DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCHERS FIND 26
A recent study suggests a practica l, economica l way to
promote infants' neurologica l progress.
DEPARTMENTS
MEDICAL LEGISLATION 14
FINANCIAL CHECKUP 16
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 20
LEGAL EASE 25
LOCAL NEWS 28
UPCOMING CME EVENTS 30
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