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Jurors hearing evidence Monday against a former New York gynecologist accused of sexually abusing nearly 150 patients can “cancel” and “condemn him,” but they should acquit him of federal charges that he enticed women to cross state lines to be abused because he didn’t know where they were coming from, his lawyer said in an opening statement. Defense attorney Deirdre…

A triple threat of coinciding illnesses COVID, RSV, and flu is sweeping the nation during the holidays. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino chats with top New York and New Jersey-based doctors on the spreading “tridemic.”

A common respiratory virus that can make kids and older adults severely sick is concerning doctors because it emerged far earlier than usual this year and is already filling up hospital beds across the country. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino explains.

Ricardo Cruciani was convicted last month of assaulting multiple patients.

A New York City neurologist convicted last month of sexually assaulting multiple patients, and facing more federal charges of the same, died by suicide Monday morning at Rikers. Dr. Ricardo Cruciani’s lawyers confirmed his death, and blasted the Department of Correction for allegedly not following a judge’s orders. “Ricardo’s attorneys and family are shocked and saddened beyond belief to...

A New York City jury found a neurologist guilty of sexually assaulting patients under his care, among other crimes, prosecutors announced Friday. Ricardo Cruciani, 68, was convicted of one count predatory sexual assault, one count of sexual abuse, one count attempted rape, two counts of rape and seven counts of criminal sexual act in connection to six patients who sought…

Growing research shows how patients who suffer from long COVID are developing cardiovascular conditions. One group of physicians raised a call to action in sharing new guidance on diagnosing and treating these mystery post-COVID complications. Long COVID is a condition where patients who recover from the acute COVID infection experience lingering symptoms or an onset of new long-term symptoms months…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams along with NYC Health + Hospitals have opened three COVID-19 Centers of Excellence located in the hardest-hit communities in the pandemic. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino sits down with Dr. Ted Long on the services available for long haul patients.

When police search the home the doctor shared with a man, a shocking amount of cocaine, ecstasy and more drug paraphernalia were discovered, with $15,000 in drugs allegedly found. NBC New York’s Brian Thompson reports.

A 38-year-old emergency room doctor in Hoboken and the man she lived with are facing a litany of drug charges, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. Serge Corporan, 31, of Hoboken, and Elizabeth Johnson, a doctor at Hoboken University Medical Center, were arrested and charged with various drug-related crimes. According to the investigation, Corporan sold cocaine in excess of…

Cases of the omicron variant have been reported across the tri-state leaving some residents wondering what to do about upcoming holiday travel and events. NBC New York spoke to several top doctors on how to navigate the holidays. Dr. Jeannie Kenkare, Chief Medical Officer at PhysicianOne, does not believe this is time to panic or cancel plans. If case numbers…

The omicron COVID variant is a growing cause of concern during the holiday season as New Yorkers anticipate travel and group events, but should we cancel plans? Here’s what several experts suggest. News 4’s Linda Gaudino reports.

A neurologist already facing charges that he raped patients in New York and New Jersey was arrested on new federal charges Wednesday alleging that he was a serial, sexual abuser of women who went to him for help with debilitating chronic pain. An indictment said Dr. Ricardo Cruciani, who specialized in rare pain syndromes, abused multiple patients over 15 years…

Dr. Lynn Fiellin of Yale Medical School and LX News host Tabitha Lipkin talk about reducing the stigma of addiction using a video game. Fiellin helped develop PlaySmart, a point-and-click game catered to older teens that simulates life choices around opioid use.

A doctor who worked for New York’s corrections system and took issue with a crackdown on prescription drug abuse is suing the agency, saying he was forced to quit and faced harassment for seeking appropriate care for his patients. At issue is a policy shift the system made five years ago to increase oversight at a time of heightened...

A New York City doctor’s beloved dog was stolen from her Upper East Side apartment. Marc Santia has the details. This story was first reported on Upper East Site.

A Long Island doctor is facing murder charges after five patients allegedly died between 2016 and 2018 due to prescriptions he wrote.

Patients soon will have free, electronic access to the notes their doctors write about them under a new federal requirement for transparency

A New York lawmaker who made fighting substance abuse one of this top priorities, but has since been accused of trading opioids for sex, has stepped down from his position as Majority Leader of the Suffolk County Legislature’s Democratic Caucus. Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Rob Calarco made the announcement Thursday, releasing a statement regarding Dr. William “Doc” Spencer....

A lawmaker and doctor who was supposed to be a well-regarded member of the community faces criminal charges. Accused of trying to trade drugs for sexual favors. Pei-Sze Cheng reports from Huntington.