Sep 24, 2014 | Cancer, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer
Guest post featuring Ronald D. Ennis, MD, Director Radiation Oncology at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt
Yes. The PSA or prostate-specific antigen blood test, although not perfect, is the most effective way to detect prostate cancer. It is the only available screening test for prostate cancer, and thus, is the only indicator to determine if a biopsy should be done. “We save people from dying of prostate cancer thanks to the PSA test, and there is no other way to do that right now,” explains Dr. Ronald D. Ennis. PSA is a protein made in the prostate gland. A PSA level that increases over time can indicate the presence of cancer. (more…)
Sep 18, 2014 | Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Urology
Guest post featuring Franklin C. Lowe, MD, MPH , Associate Director, Department of Urology, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt
There are changes and challenges that come with getting older. Some may be hard to detect but can affect your quality of life. As men move through middle age, it becomes more likely their prostates will grow and could cause problems related to urination. According to Dr. Franklin C. Lowe , a urologist and the Associate Director of the Department of Urology at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, prostate-related problems can range from annoying to debilitating. (more…)
Sep 10, 2014 | Cancer, Men's Health, Patient Story, Prostate Cancer
Guest post featuring Caner Z. Dinlec, MD Physician-in-Charge, Division of Endourology and Stone Disease at Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Howard has always taken great care of himself. The 60-year-old is active, doesn’t smoke, eats a healthy diet and is diligent about seeing his doctor for annual wellness exams — through which his PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels have been tested for years. About five years ago, Howard’s PSA levels started increasing. It wasn’t long before Howard’s PSA levels exceeded the 4 mg/mL mark, which is when levels are considered abnormal or high. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Community Outreach, LGBT Health, Men's Health, Popular, Safety, Sexual Health, Women's Health
As many as 400,000 fans are expected to descend on the New York metropolitan region for Super Bowl XLVIII, to be held February 2 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. A full lineup of high-profile, big-ticket parties and concerts is scheduled to begin in Manhattan during Super Bowl week. Bars, clubs, concert venues and restaurants all over the tri-state area will get in on the pre-Bowl excitement as well. While such a major event will give the New York metro area a chance show its best to the nation, the influx of people, excessive drinking and drug use that accompany the biggest sporting event of the year also will bring the opportunity for increased crime and violence (including sexual violence) to those living in, working in and visiting the area.
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Sep 23, 2013 | Exercise, Health Tips, Men's Health, Popular, Women's Health
Weight lifting doesn’t always have to happen at the gym—any park bench, open space, shady tree or living room can be a great place to get in shape! Lifting is an important part of wellness and physical fitness. It helps break down and rebuild muscle, which in turn burns more calories and tones the body. You don’t need weights to lift, either; with enough repetition and sets, your own body weight can be used in training to get in shape. (more…)
May 21, 2013 | Dermatology, Men's Health
Did you know that during the normal course of a day, you will lose between 50 and 100 hairs? This is nothing to be concerned about — it’s just nature’s way of replacing old hair with new. Other mammals have growing and shedding seasons, but human beings consistently grow and shed hair on a daily basis throughout life. But what happens when you lose more hair than is typical?
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Yes. The PSA or prostate-specific antigen blood test, although not perfect, is the most effective way to detect prostate cancer. It is the only available screening test for prostate cancer, and thus, is the only indicator to determine if a biopsy should be done. “We save people from dying of prostate cancer thanks to the PSA test, and there is no other way to do that right now,” explains Dr. Ronald D. Ennis. PSA is a protein made in the prostate gland. A PSA level that increases over time can indicate the presence of cancer. (more…)
