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With over 34 million Americans suffering from diabetes and another 88 million adults — roughly one in three — classifying as pre-diabetic, diabetes is an epidemic in the U.S. and of particular concern on Staten Island. In the following interview, Philip Otterbeck, MD, chair of medicine and chief of endocrinology at Richmond University Medical Center on Staten Island, shares […]

(Left to right): Paul DiGaicomo, president of the Detectives Endowment Association; Linda Messo, RUMC NICU RN; Kenda Damate, Messo’s stepmother and retired NYPD detective. Messo was recognized by the DEA Endowment Association for her heroism in saving the life of off-duty DEA Det. Michael Cacciopolli. Linda Messo, a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) registered nurse […]

Life can be hectic. Between work, exercise, spending time with family, and enjoying hobbies, days can be exhausting. This makes it so important to get a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, sleep may not come as easy for those who snore or sleep near those who snore. Snoring can keep loved ones awake or wake the […]

Many sicknesses are common aspects of life, such as colds and stomach bugs. However, other diseases like cancer have a much more significant impact on human lives and often affect patients’ family members as well. One such condition is lung cancer. While lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, there are ways […]

The heart is one of the most important organs in the human body – and for good reason. Moving blood throughout the body keeps it alive and active. But when the heart is not working as it should, this can be a cause for concern for a patient and their physician. Fortunately, several tests are […]

The heart is one of the body’s most essential organs. By pumping blood, it sends oxygen and nutrients throughout the body and carries away unwanted carbon dioxide and waste materials. That is why any chest pain or discomfort in the chest should not be ignored. One possibility when experiencing discomfort in the chest is heart […]

If you notice a rash on your breast, it is probably best to get it checked by a physician or other medical professional. In rare cases, a rash on the breast can be an early symptom of inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). That is why making an appointment with a breast and women’s health specialist should […]

The American Cancer Society recommends that women at average risk for breast cancer should start scheduling annual mammograms to screen for the condition between the ages of 40 and 44. Unfortunately, breast cancer is not an uncommon diagnosis, and while these cancers affect mostly women, men are also at risk. As more people become aware […]

When it is time for a routine gastrointestinal (GI) screening, you will be asked to avoid certain foods for a few days before the procedure. This colonoscopy prep diet makes it easier for your system to clear itself out, which ultimately allows physicians to get a better look at the condition of your colon, or […]

Patients who have a problem with their heart or symptoms that point to heart trouble may be asked to undergo an exercise stress test. There are several types of these types of tests, including a stress echocardiogram and an electrocardiogram (EKG). Another type of exercise test used to evaluate the heart is the nuclear heart […]