Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Inside
Mount Sinai’s Lilian and Benjamin Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute was honored with the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Circle of Life Award during a recent ceremony held in San Diego, California. The award, which spotlighted Mount Sinai’s innovative palliative care and end-of-life programs, was accepted by R. Sean Morrison, MD, who is Director of the Institute and the National Palliative Care Research Center, and Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, and Internal Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
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Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diabetes, Endovascular, Vascular Health
By Jeffrey M. Levine, MD, AGSF, and Michael Cioroiu, MD, FACS, CWS
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) of the lower limbs, in which plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to the legs, is an often-overlooked cause of poor wound healing, particularly in elderly individuals. While PAD affects roughly 12% to 14% of the general population, it increases with age, affecting up to 20% of patients older than 75 years. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Common Illness, Exercise, Geriatrics, Health Tips, Primary Care, Safety
Guest post by Danielle Jardine, MD
New Yorkers know the drill. When summer temperatures soar into the 90s, we run from one air-conditioned venue to the next, stopping only to refill our ice-cold beverages. Breezes from approaching trains deep within the subway provide temporary relief on our way to beaches, pools or community cooling centers. But what if our jobs or activities have us outdoors or exposed to the summer heat for extended periods of time? (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Exercise, Health Tips, Occupational Therapy, Safety
Summer is here, and with the beautiful warm weather come all types of outdoor activities: team sports, hiking, walking and cycling. Although traumatic injuries, such as from a fall or bike accident, are difficult to avoid, you can prevent less serious injuries from becoming repetitive strain injuries. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips, Holistic Health, Integrative Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatric Care, Women's Health
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, some common questions about breastfeeding nutrition are answered below. Breastfeeding provides many benefits for both mother and baby. Exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first six months of a child’s life helps reduce the development of many acute and chronic illnesses. (more…)
