Spearheading Precision Education: Improving Communication in Medical Training
Precision medicine, which uses an individual patient’s genetic information to tailor treatment, has shown evidence of improving outcomes, particularly for those who don't respond well to standard treatment. Mount Sinai educators are now exploring whether the same...
World Cancer Day 2026 Brings Research, Support, Screening, and Community Together at Mount Sinai
The Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center and its Center of Excellence for Cancer Support Services recently welcomed patients, caregivers, staff, and community members for an event recognizing World Cancer Day 2026, which highlighted how Mount Sinai is advancing cancer care...
What New Yorkers Need to Know About Hantavirus
Just weeks ago, you may never have heard of hantavirus. Then it became a frequent topic on the news and in discussions with friends and family in New York City and around the world. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and global health...
Can’t Sleep? Waking Up Tired? Try These Sleep Specialist Tips
Insomnia is a common disorder that makes it hard for you to fall asleep or stay asleep. In many cases, insomnia is temporary, such as the jet lag you may experience after a long flight. But if the problem is ongoing, you may have poor sleep habits or even a sleep...
Can Wearables Really Monitor Your Heart Health? A Mount Sinai Cardiologist Explains
You have probably heard that wearable technologies like smartwatches can help you monitor your heart health. But do they really work, and how do you decide which is right for you? In this Q&A, Matthew I. Tomey, MD, Associate Professor, Medicine (Cardiology), Icahn...
Preparing for Medicine Through Research, Service, and Community at Mount Sinai
Daaryan Halatai is a first year student in the Master of Science in Biomedical Science (MSBS) program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In this Q&A, he explains why he chose Mount Sinai and how his training program is preparing him to apply to...
Voices From the Class of 2026 at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s Commencement
Families and friends of the class of 2026 of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai filed into the David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, May 5, to celebrate one thing: Commencement for the graduating class. The Icahn School of Medicine granted a total...
Ask the Expert: A Conversation With Anna Barbieri, MD, Clinical Strategy Leader for the Carolyn Rowan Center for Women’s Health and Wellness
The new Carolyn Rowan Center for Women’s Health and Wellness exists to move women’s health care from fragmented encounters to coordinated, whole-person care. “We know every woman’s health journey is different,” says Anna Barbieri, MD, Clinical Strategy Leader at the...
A Tennis Lesson: My Friend Was Having a Stroke While We Played Tennis and Didn’t Know It
My friend recently had a stroke while we were playing tennis and didn’t know it. This may seem hard to believe. But it was confirmed after a visit to the Emergency Room, hours after we had stopped running around the court and smashing tennis balls. James, 62, is one...