Riding the New Wave of AI in Health Care
The health care industry has overwhelmingly embraced artificial intelligence (AI) technology in all aspects—clinical, academic, administrative, and more—and with the breakneck speed of progress in this area, it’s little wonder the field is seeing an outpouring of...
MyPath: A New Approach to Improve Women’s Health Through Midlife and Beyond
Women’s health is complex—and it doesn’t often fit neatly into one appointment or one specialty. Many women experience distinct symptoms across life stages. They may wonder what’s going on, or where to turn next. Add the demands of work, family, and everyday life, and...
Public Health Research Day 2026 Showcases Student Innovation, Collaboration, and Career Inspiration at Mount Sinai
Public Health Research Day, hosted by the Graduate Program in Public Health, recently celebrated student research from the master’s programs in the Department of Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The event, held Thursday, May 21, began with...
Training the Next Generation of Change-Makers in Nursing
Hypertension remains a significant public health challenge and a major contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Although clinical trials have identified effective interventions to improve hypertension outcomes, translation of findings remains uneven. In...
Stroke Patient Saved by Quick Clot Retrieval Using Minimally Invasive Procedure
One Friday last October began like any other for Yohannes Melaku, MD, 54. The Mount Sinai intensivist and nephrologist was visiting his patients in the hospital’s ICU when a sudden wave of nausea hit him. As he walked to the restroom, his left leg felt unusually...
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...